Bochum is a vibrant German city in the heart of the Ruhr area. The population of the city is nearly 400 thousand people; thanks to the famous university, the city is always filled with youth. It’s a great place for everyone who wants to have fun, enjoy various festivals and activities. It should also be noted that the Ruhr area is the largest economic region in Europe with more than five million inhabitants. In the past, it was an important coal mining center, but nowadays the education sector has taken over. Local people love sports and love watching sports. This part of Germany is home to many famous football clubs, such as Borussia Dortmund, VfL Bochum, MSV Duisburg, Schalke 04, and Rot Weiss Essen. Naturally, sports competitions often take place in the city, and tourists are welcome to attend them and see professional sportsmen and German fans “in action”. The city’s university, Hochschulsport Bochum, offers more than 150 sports courses in nearly 50 disciplines. Bochum has rich cultural life and so there’s no wonder why its event calendar is packed with interesting events. Tourists will easily find events to fit any taste – music, culture, and the widely popular Christmas market. Bochum Total Festival is a true paradise for all fans of music. For several days, contemporary musicians and bands perform and communicate with their fans. It is one of the largest music events of this kind in whole Europe that draws many tourists to Bochum. This
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