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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for fun things to do.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Bochum is 38 inches.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Bochum. Get out into nature with places like Bochum Botanical Garden, Stranddeck, and Nordsternpark. Cultural attractions include German Mining Museum, RuhrCongress Bochum, and Starlight Express Theater. Visit landmarks like Struenkede Castle, Haus Kemnade, and Burg Altendorf.

Keep this information about transit options in Bochum in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dortmund (DTM), located 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from the city center. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 24 mi (38.7 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transit. Nearby metro stations include Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn, and Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Bochum West Station, Bochum Central Station, or Bochum (QBO-Bochum Central Train Station).