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26. June 2026

Public policy26. June 2026

The town of Bocholt has issued a warning about severe weather and an extreme heatwave this weekend

German Weather Service forecasts extreme heat and severe thunderstorms // Local risk of severe weather due to heavy rain, hail and gusts of wind possible from Saturday // The town of Bocholt urges residents to be vigilant and take care

The German Weather Service has issued an official warning for the coming weekend regarding a significantly increased risk of severe weather and extreme heat. From Saturday afternoon onwards, the Bocholt area may also experience severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, hail and gusts of wind. The city council is asking the public to keep a close eye on weather developments and to take appropriate...

Sport26. June 2026

Current swimming conditions at Lake Aasee

Water quality remains good // Aquatic plants and algae spoil the swimming experience

The Aasee in Bocholt is currently in good overall ecological condition and, according to the latest measurements, has excellent water quality with no elevated concentrations of blue-green algae. However, the high summer temperatures are currently leading to increased growth of aquatic plants and algae in the shallow areas near the shore, which is affecting the swimming experience and deterring many residents from...

25. June 2026

City marketing25. June 2026

The 30th Bocholt Wine Festival, 24-26 July 2026, at St Georg's Square

The Bocholt Wine Festival, featuring an expanded programme and more space for visitors, will take place from 24 to 26 July 2026.

Bocholt . A firm fixture in the diaries of many Bocholt residents and wine lovers is the Bocholt Wine Festival, which takes place this year from 24 to 26 July . For the 30th time, winegrowers from the Palatinate are coming to Bocholt to transform St. Georg's Square into a wine village over these three days. St Georg's Square has always been very well attended in recent years - almost too well. That is why...

Music school25. June 2026

Extreme heat: Music school festival in Isselburg on Saturday has to be cancelled

Decision taken in the interests of health and safety and the wellbeing of participants and guests

The major music school festival organised by the Bocholt-Isselburg Music School, which was due to take place this coming Saturday, 27 June 2026, in the school playground of the Isselschule, has had to be cancelled due to the expected extreme heat.

City marketing25. June 2026

Flea market in Bocholt town centre on 1 July

Stroll, browse and rummage in the colourful hustle and bustle of Bocholt city centre

On Wednesday, 1 July 2026, another Krammarkt will take place in Bocholt town centre - the goods will be on display, as usual, at the well-known stalls, primarily on St. Georg Square, the market in front of the historic town hall, on Nordstraße, Neustraße, Osterstraße and Neutorplatz. Between 9.00 am and 6.30 pm, all visitors to the city centre are invited to stroll and browse through the pedestrianised areas at...

24. June 2026

Planning and building24. June 2026

Extensive sewer works on Ostwall are set to begin on Monday

Six weeks of single-lane traffic and amended traffic arrangements

Next Monday, 29 June 2026, the Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) will begin a major sewer construction project in the city centre. Work will start at the busy junction of Ostwall, Weberstraße and "Im Bollwerk", and will subsequently proceed towards "Im Bollwerk%$. Due to the central location of the construction site, road users should expect disruption and changes to traffic routing.

Europe/EDI24. June 2026

Successful "Brit Pic" at the kubaai site

British-style Münsterland Picnic Days on 21 June 2026 // British delicacies and background music

On 21 June 2026, the "Brit Pic" took place for the sixth time on the lawn in front of the LWL Textilwerk Museum in Bocholt as part of the Münsterland Picnic Days. Around 40 people enjoyed an English-style picnic together, with tea, sandwiches and other British delicacies they had brought along. Colourfully decorated hats and British-style clothing were expressly encouraged.

Music school24. June 2026

Summer concert: Music school ensembles present a varied programme

Sunday, 5 July 2026 // 4 pm at Christuskirche // Free admission

The summer concert will take place at Christuskirche on 5 July, starting at 4 pm. Various ensembles from the Bocholt-Isselburg Music School will present a varied programme of music. Admission is free.

23. June 2026

Education and culture23. June 2026

Voices of the City: June's cultural walk invites you to join in the conversation

Interactive tour of Bocholt // Great entries and a picnic to round things off // Mayor Christian Mangen announces his participation

On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, the interactive cultural walk "Voices of the City" will take place in Bocholt as part of the "Stadt.Land.Bühne" project. The tour begins at 5.00 pm in front of the Historic Town Hall and combines stories submitted by local residents with artistic performances. Anyone interested is invited to take part in the event and round off the afternoon with a communal picnic.

Music school23. June 2026

Singing Stage at the LernWerk

Choirs and singing classes perform well-known songs // Saturday 4 July 2026 at the LernWerk // Free admission

On 4 July at 6 pm, a summer singing event will take place at the LernWerk. Young people and adults will perform well-known songs there under the theme "When Dreams Come Alive". Doors open at 5.30 pm; admission is free.

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