Bogestra-Hauptverwaltung

The Bogestra headquarters is a transport administration building located at Universitätsstraße 58 in central Bochum, designed with modernist architectural features. The original complex included a carriage hall alongside the main structure to support the company's bus and streetcar operations across the region.

Architect Heinrich Schmiedeknecht designed and built this structure between 1926 and 1928 as part of a larger operational complex for the transit company. A major renovation took place from 1981 to 1983, when an extension replaced the former director's residence on the site.

The building reflects how public transport shaped daily life in this industrial region and remains a symbol of organized mobility. Walking past it, you notice how it anchors the city's approach to connecting communities through transit.

The building sits in Bochum's city center and is easily accessible by the public transit network it manages, making it convenient to reach. Since it remains an active administration office, visitors can appreciate the exterior architecture and surroundings without expecting general access to the interior.

Despite extensive renovation work in the 1980s, the building retained its status as a protected architectural monument, preserving its historical importance. This reflects how the city values maintaining connections to its industrial past.

Location: Bochum

GPS coordinates: 51.47420,7.22503

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01