From the owner: Wer möchte nicht einmal den Alltag vergessen, unter dem Sternenhimmel ferne Welten kennen lernen…read moreund Reisen in die Tiefen des Alls unternehmen? Das Bochumer Planetarium bietet dazu die allerbeste Gelegenheit. Während der Vorstellungen, die außer montags mehrfach täglich stattfinden, wird der Tag zur Nacht, und die Sterne leuchten auch bei Wolken und Regen. Die Besucher nehmen in einem der über 260 bequemen Sessel unter der Kuppel Platz, lehnen sich zurück und blicken nach oben - das Erlebnis kann beginnen!

The tour was so long, and it was merely in German. At first, It was a guided tour 17 meters under…read morethe ground that force the group to follow the guide and wait patiently until he finishes. I think giving minute details is part of the German culture. After that we went to the museum which was self-guided. Interesting how this area was once demonstrating the world energy. On June, it was raining and cold inside.

I appreciate the fact that much of what I take for granted is partly due to efforts and…read morecontributions of those I do not see. Just as I work in the back ground, the life of miners is one not seen. Lots of working models of steam engines, mining techniques, and equipment. All very cool in my book, and I can see how most of you would find this dry. Take the underground demonstration mine tour, it is free. Some of the equipment is absolutely unbelievable. Unfortunately, the placards are in German, as is the tour.

Ive seen the musical Starlight Express probably 10 years ago, on my trip through London…read more I was really surprised they still perform, now in Germany. This musical is awesome, no matter what age you are. Great music, both ballads as exciting, upbeat sounds. Special scene, with lots of glow in the dark, graffiti, blues and whites, and space-like costumes.

Awesome place to visit in the summer or spring. Get yourself a Togo coffee from the Uni bistro (q…read morewest and the mensa don't do the aways) and go on a stroll in these gorgeous gardens. Don't miss out the indoors tropical part. Free and highly recommend!