Nobelstraße completely closed to traffic

Closure from 31 August // Pedestrians and cyclists may pass through

Nobelstraße in Bocholt will be closed to traffic at number 2 from Monday 31 August. This is due to essential work being carried out by the municipal works department.

Set-up work for the Bocholt Culture Days

Stage set-up in front of the Historic Town Hall // Five-day programme from 26 to 30 August // Free admission to all events // A diverse programme featuring theatre, music, comedy and activities for families

Set-up work for this year's Bocholt Culture Days has begun on the market square in front of the historic town hall. From 26 to 30 August, the town centre will be transformed into a versatile open-air venue for music, theatre, cabaret and activities for the whole family. The City of Bocholt's Department of Culture and Education is offering free admission to all events.

Dutch delegation visits Bocholt to find out about emergency information points

Inter-municipal knowledge exchange on civil protection

During a working visit, the town of Bocholt and the district of Borken presented their joint concept for emergency information points to a 28-strong Dutch delegation. In the Sporker Saal, the guests from the Kennemerland Safety Region, along with several Dutch mayors, were given practical insights into the set-up and operation of the central crisis response centres.

FW Bocholt: Fire at a residential building - the fire brigade prevents the situation from getting worse

FW Bocholt (ots) - The Bocholt Fire Brigade was called out to a fire on Kochenheimstraße on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at 3.06 pm. The fire had been spotted by the crew of a passing ambulance. When the emergency services arrived, it became apparent that a hedge approximately four metres long, as well as a barbecue on the terrace and other items, were fully ablaze. The gas cylinder belonging to the barbecue...

Heimat Shoppen 2026: "We'll pack your suitcase"

Take part between 1 and 12 September, guess the value of a packed suitcase and, with a bit of luck, win one of three suitcases.

Bocholt. September is all about 'Heimat Shoppen'. To mark this year's 'Heimat Shoppen' days on 11 and 12 September , visitors to Bocholt town centre can look forward to an exciting prize draw. We'll pack your suitcase Under the slogan "We'll pack your suitcase" , numerous retailers in Bocholt have donated their products for a special prize draw. The task: to estimate as accurately as possible the...

FW Bocholt: Road traffic accident on the Barloer Ringstraße

FW Bocholt (ots) - On Friday morning at around 9.10 am, the Bocholt Fire Brigade was called out to a road traffic accident on Barloer Ringstraße, at the junction with Bindenheide. Upon arrival, the emergency services found that one person was trapped inside the vehicle. The fire brigade immediately commenced a technical rescue operation and used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped person from the...

Expert committee launches survey on commercial rents in Bocholt

Around 650 property owners will be contacted in writing

The independent committee of experts on property values in the town of Bocholt is launching an online survey to gather data on commercial rents. Around 650 owners of commercial properties will be contacted in order to compile a reliable overview of the local market for the first time. The project aims to bring about significantly greater transparency in Bocholt's commercial property market.

Bocholt Culture Days: Puppet theatre with live music

30 August 2026 // 11 am and 3 pm // Market Square in front of the Historic Town Hall

As part of the Culture Days, the puppet show "Big Wolf & Little Wolf" will take place on Sunday 30 August at 11 am and 3 pm on the market square in Bocholt. The Neumond Puppet Theatre, with Christian Kruse, is staging the show for children aged 4 and over. Each performance lasts around 50 minutes; free tickets are still available.

Restrictions due to tree maintenance work on Herzogstraße

One-way closure to motor vehicle traffic; 30 km/h speed limit in the work zone

Due to upcoming tree maintenance work, there will be temporary restrictions on vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Herzogstraße. To improve road safety, the speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h in the vicinity of the respective work zones. One lane will remain open to motor vehicles in each of the affected sections.

Bocholt Puppet Theatre Festival: Fun, interactive theatre for children

Performance on 15 September at 3 pm // Buy tickets online

On Tuesday 15 September at 3 pm, the puppet show "Furzipups the Rattling Dragon" will take place in the Wissing-Flinzenberg Hall in Barlo. The Cologne Puppet Theatre, featuring Andreas Blaschke, presents this hilarious adventure for children aged 3 and over. The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes.