Location: Witten
Top Things to do in Witten
- 1. Zeche Nachtigall
- 2. Ruhr Park
- 3. Signal Iduna Park
- 4. Botanischer Garten (Ruhr Universitat Bochum)
- 5. Streichelzoo und Wildgehege Hohenstein
- 6. Zeche Zollern II/IV, Westfalian Museum of Industry
- 7. Burg Hardenstein
- 8. Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
- 9. Berger-Denkmal
- 10. Bergbau-Wanderweg Muttental
What to do and see in Witten, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Witten is a university city in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis (district) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the home of the Witten/Herdecke University, the first private university in Germany.
Restaurants in Witten
1. Zeche Nachtigall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By gerbiline - Hagen, Germany
A guide in typical coal miners gear greeted the children with a loud "Glück auf!". Afterwards they were kitted out in the same way and went into the mine. There was real coal to mine and they did so while smearing themselves with coal dust (they were invited to do so). Then they tried to build a fire with the coal (unsuccessful). The children loved it while learning a lot about the history of coal mining.
2. Ruhr Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Cadhlan - Nurmijarvi, Finland
Good selection of shops but in the bad weather and winter time it not as nice as an indoor shopping center. It is missing Karstad and some of the shops are quite small. Indoor foodcourt with different style restaurants. Clean and free toilets. Lots of parking space. Saturday is a rush. Day time Friday was very good time to visit!
3. Signal Iduna Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By TC3007 - Doncaster, United Kingdom
I have no words. Unbelievable. Need to go back. Block 50, top row seats 1&2. Next to the yellow wall Will be going back as soon as possible.
4. Botanischer Garten (Ruhr Universitat Bochum)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Ciocionheart - Europe
The botanical garden has been a refreshing companion at the time of my studies in Bochum. There is not a particular spot I would recommend. Just walking around down the hill to the lake is beautiful. There are many signs to illustrate the plants and recently Q codes have been added to access online material about the place.
5. Streichelzoo und Wildgehege Hohenstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Carlo H - Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Just a Streichelzoo. Probably very interesting for young kids. And yes, it's nice to see a swine with some piglets. Just nice.
6. Zeche Zollern II/IV, Westfalian Museum of Industry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Udo D
This museum is a lovingly renovated industrial monument. It is a very authentic witness from the time were industrial buildings have been not only functional. Very nice the Jugendstil entrance portal. Very suitable for families (even on the financial side).
7. Burg Hardenstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
This is a very fine castle ruin at the banks of the Ruhr river, surrounded by forest. Information is sparse, but the looks ensure a joyful experience (and info. can be found on the internet). Zeche Nachtigall is within walking distance (under 30 minutes walk). These sites can be visited by taking a ride on the Ruhrtalbahn, which halts at other interesting (mostly industrial) sites.
8. Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
The extraction, processing and utilization of mineral geo-resources, subsumed here under the term ‘mining’, is a subject with great significance for the development of human civilization. The global importance of mining is increasing today, and will no doubt continue to do so in future. This is clear from the political campaigns and the intense media reactions associated with issues of raw material supplies and shortages, and also resource conservation (recycling and the use of renewable energy sources). The work of the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, as the leading international museum on the mining industry, takes place within this socially relevant context. As one of the Leibniz Association’s research museums, the DBM is devoted to investigating the extraction, processing and utilization of mineral raw materials in the context of social, cultural, ecological and economic dynamics, spanning different historical periods. The museum shows the lasting impact which these processes have had on the development of society, and preserves relevant evidence for future generations. In short: The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum is the cultural memory of the mining industry.
Reviewed By IliasM2 - Alexandroupoli, Greece
My Grandfather used to work in a coal mine for 20 years, so a visit to this museum was
a great honor for me.
The tunnels, the machines, everything were amazing, driving us back to the "black" years my opa had described us so many times.
I will be back...
9. Berger-Denkmal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 58Reisende636 - Iserlohn, Germany
der Hohenstein ist ein schönes zentrumsnah (Witten) gelegenes Naherhoungsgebiet für die ganze Familie, vom Berger-Denkmal (Loklapolitiker des 19. Jh.) bietet sich ein toller Ausblick über das Ruhrtal, die Ruhr und die dort trainierenden Ruderer, diverse Rundwanderwege, die Wiesen werden vielfach zum Picknick oder auch zum Grillen genutzt, wobei letzteres vermutlich verboten ist
10. Bergbau-Wanderweg Muttental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Carlo H - Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
What's so great about this hiking tour, apart from the calmness of the trees within the Ruhrgebiet, is the story behind the Muttental: formerly a mining area, but now given back to nature. Some information shields refer to the past. Very interesting! And actually an optimistic thing to know: nature can alway regain its strength.
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