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Adolf Blumenthal

A Stolperstein for Adolf Blumenthal, a Jewish man from Bocholt who was deported and murdered during the Holocaust. The brass plaque, set flush with the cobblestones, bears his name and the stark facts of his fate, a tangible link to a past

Amalie Markus geb.Meyer

A Stolperstein in Bocholt dedicated to Amalie Markus, née Meyer, a woman whose identity is preserved in this simple brass plaque. The stone lies among the everyday footsteps of the city, a silent witness to a life extinguished. It evokes th

Anna Löwenstein, geb. Teutsch

This Stolperstein honors Anna Löwenstein, born Teutsch, whose life was part of the vibrant Jewish community of Bocholt. The small brass block is a tangible piece of memory, polished by time and attention. It stands as a quiet challenge to i

Anna-Maria Löwenstein geb. Friedrichs

This Stolperstein, or 'stumbling stone,' commemorates Anna-Maria Löwenstein, a victim of Nazi persecution. Embedded in the cobblestone sidewalk of Bocholt, the brass plaque gleams softly, inviting passersby to pause and reflect on a life cu

Arnold Löwenstein

This Stolperstein marks the life of Arnold Löwenstein, a name now permanently etched into the fabric of Bocholt's streets. The brass stone, worn by weather and time, remains a defiant marker of remembrance. It invites a moment of silence in

Aurelia Landau, geb. Lorch

This Stolperstein in Bocholt honors Aurelia Landau, née Lorch, a Jewish woman who was a victim of the Holocaust. The brass stone, polished to a soft gleam, is a poignant marker of her former home and her erased existence. Located on a stree

Aurelia Weyl

This Stolperstein honors Aurelia Weyl, a Jewish woman from Bocholt whose life was extinguished in the Holocaust. The small brass plaque, embedded in the sidewalk, records her name and the date of her deportation, a stark testament to the sy

Berthold Löwenstein

This Stolperstein in Bocholt is dedicated to Berthold Löwenstein, a Jewish man who was deported and killed during the Holocaust. The brass block is set into the sidewalk, a small but powerful monument to a life lost. The inscription is a st

Bocholter Handwerksmuseum

The Bocholter Handwerksmuseum is a dedicated space showcasing the region's rich craft traditions, from blacksmithing to weaving. Housed in a historic workshop setting, the museum displays original tools and machinery used by local artisans

Briefkasten der Partnerstadt Rossendale

This is a unique historical artifact: a British-style red postbox, originally from the English town of Rossendale, which is a twin town of Bocholt. It stands as a quirky and charming symbol of international friendship and post-war reconcili

Chinesischer Pavillion

Nestled in Bocholt's green spaces, this Chinese-style pavilion is a charming cultural curiosity that reflects the city's international connections. Its upturned eaves, red pillars, and intricate latticework create a serene East Asian aesthe

Crucifixion Group; Kreuzberg

This striking crucifixion group, located at the Kreuzberg in Bocholt, features a detailed depiction of Christ on the cross, flanked by figures of Mary and John, all rendered in weathered stone. The site has long been a place of pilgrimage a

Dambuster Museum

Located in Isselburg, the Dambuster Museum stands as a solemn testament to history, vividly recreating the famous Operation Chastise of World War II. The site seamlessly blends meticulously preserved industrial structures with rare military

Denkmal zum Fall der Berliner Mauer

This poignant monument in Bocholt commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing freedom and reunification. Segments of the original wall are incorporated into the design, creating a tangible link to a pivotal moment in German histor

Edith Zytnik

This Stolperstein commemorates Edith Zytnik, a Jewish mother from Bocholt who perished in the Holocaust alongside her family. The small brass plaque, set into the pavement, lists her name and the year of her deportation, a stark reminder of

Emanuel Mühlfelder

This Stolperstein in Bocholt honors Emanuel Mühlfelder, a Jewish man whose life was ended by the Nazi regime. The brass stone, embedded in the pavement, is a small but significant memorial that connects the present to a dark chapter of hist

Emmaus Bildstock

This historic wayside shrine, known as a Bildstock, depicts the biblical scene of the Road to Emmaus, where the resurrected Christ walks with two disciples. Carved from local stone, the relief shows the figures in mid-conversation, with del

Ernst Landau

This Stolperstein marks the former home of Ernst Landau in Bocholt, a Jewish man whose life was tragically cut short by the Holocaust. The brass plaque, polished by time and weather, catches the light and draws the eye downward to the groun

Former Synagogue (ehem. Synagoge)

The site of the former synagogue in Bocholt, now marked by a memorial plaque, stands as a somber reminder of the Jewish community that was destroyed during the Nazi era. The original building, once a vibrant center of worship and community

Franz Löwenstein

Franz Löwenstein is remembered by this Stolperstein, a small brass block set into the street before his last known address. The stone's golden hue catches the light, drawing the eye to the engraved name and fate. It serves as a tangible lin

Gedenkstein Heimatvertriebene

This memorial stone, the 'Gedenkstein Heimatvertriebene,' is dedicated to the German expellees who lost their homes in Eastern Europe after World War II. The stone is a simple, upright slab of granite, often adorned with a commemorative pla

Gedenkstätte Russischer Friedhof

This memorial site, the Russian Cemetery, stands as a solemn tribute to the Russian soldiers and prisoners of war who perished in the region during World War I and II. The grounds are meticulously maintained, featuring a central stone monum

Gedenkstätte Stammlager VI F

This solemn memorial site preserves the remains of Stammlager VI F, a prisoner-of-war camp that held thousands during World War II. The foundations, barracks outlines, and a stark memorial wall evoke the harsh conditions endured by Allied s

Haus Bülling

Haus Bülling is a historic residential estate in Bocholt, reflecting the region's traditional Westphalian architectural style. Its timber-framed facade and steeply pitched roof offer a glimpse into rural domestic life from centuries past. T

Haus Efing

Haus Woord

Heimathaus Mussum

Hendrika Diesfeld geb. Wicherink

Hilde Metzger

Hilde Stern-May

Historic Schlosspark Wasserburg Anholt

In Memory of the "Stillborn" Children

Isidor Metzger

Josef Fehler

Josef Statue

Kreuzweg Station XV

Kriegerehrenmal (War Memorial)

Kurt Herzfeld

Kötterhaus

LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Spinnerei

LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Weberei

Leo Landau

Leopold Markus

Lila Landau geb. Sternberg

Luise Löwenstein

Manfred Zytnik

Marianne Roth

Martha Löwenstein née Löwenstein

Martha Silberschmidt geb. Lehmann

Mauerwerksschornstein

Max Hochheimer

Max Markus

Memorial Site (1/3) Gate 1 - Stammlager VI F

Memorial Site (2/3) West Gate - Stammlager VI F

Memorial Site (3/3) Gate 2 - Stammlager VI F

Memorial Stone of the Bocholt Hiking Club 1913

Memorial Stone: Grave of the Religious Sisters

Meta Weiss, geb. Löwenstein

Meyer Landau

Obelisk in the City Forest

Oswald Ludwig

Otto Landau

Paul Hochheimer

Paul Löwenstein

Rachel Blumenthal geb. Roth verw. Zytnik

Regina Seif geb. Simoni

Ruth Lorch

Salomon Seif

Selma Herzfeld

Simon Blumenthal

Sophia Mühlfelder geb. Clefffmann

St. George War Memorial

Stadthotel Bocholt

Stadtmuseum Bocholt

Station III of the Way of the Cross

Stations of the Cross - Station IV

Stations of the Cross - Station V

Stations of the Cross - Station VI

Stations of the Cross - Station VII

Stations of the Cross - Station XII

Stele zum Grabfeld der Sternenkinder

The Mourning Woman

Waldschlösschen

Werner Ludwig

Wilhelmine Löwenstein, geb. Geisel

Goose Boy Fountain

Kostede Museum for Survival Art

Obelisk im Stadtwald

Bildstock with St. Peter

Die Trauernde

Arnold Wiesmann Memorial

Kaiser Wilhelm Museum