Dynamic Centre of the East Westphalia-Lippe Region Some 330,000 people live here, making Bielefeld one of the twenty biggest cities in the Federal Republic. Founded in 1214 as merchant city, Bielefeld emerges today as dynamic university city with a total of seven universities and nearly 35,000 students.

Crowd-puller of all in all 15 Museums is Kunsthalle Bielefeld, presenting nationally respected exhibitions and fine architecture as one of the city’s landmarks. Bielefeld’s diverse cultural scene offers a wide range of events over the whole year – whether in theatres, art galleries, streets or on the city’s spacious squares. Bielefeld has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drink, adventures and activities, plan your stay and visit to Bielefeld.