Wattenscheid

Wattenscheid is a district of Bochum composed of several neighborhoods including Mitte, Eppendorf, and Höntrop that together form a substantial urban area. The territory features residential blocks, commercial streets, and spaces that reflect its transformation from a mining settlement.

The earliest written record of Wattenscheid dates to 880 in a church document from Werden Abbey, identifying the place by its original name. From 1554 onward, it became a Hanseatic League member, joining the major trade networks of Northern Europe.

The district preserves its coal mining heritage through the Zeche Hannover museum, where visitors can see how this industry shaped the community. The museum displays equipment, documents, and stories that reveal the importance of mining to local life.

The district administration office is located at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7 for residents seeking administrative services and local support. The area is well connected by public transit and offers shopping streets, parks, and services distributed across its neighborhoods.

The original name 'Villa Uattanscethe' from the 880 record reveals how the place's name evolved over centuries. This detail offers insight into early settlement patterns and how language itself changed across medieval Europe.

Location: Bochum

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

GPS coordinates: 51.48333,7.13333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:19