Bockum

Stadtteil of Krefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

51°20′N 6°34′E / 51.333°N 6.567°E / 51.333; 6.567CountryGermanyStateNorth Rhine-WestphaliaAdmin. regionDüsseldorfDistrictUrban districtCityKrefeld Area • Total8.30 km² (3.20 sq mi)Elevation35 m (115 ft)Population • Total20,617 • Density2,500/km² (6,400/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codesDialling codes02151Vehicle registrationKR

Bockum is a northeastern district of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With its large parks, its advantageous location and high housing comfort, it is one of the most favoured residential areas in the city. The center of Bockum is marked by the neogothic church of St. Gertrudis. In addition, the zoo, the Stadtwald, the Grotenburg Stadion and a large swimming facility offer diverse recreational opportunities. The living costs lie in the upper third, with mostly single occupancy housing; the population is considered mostly conservative.

Places to visit

• Haus Sollbrüggen
• Krefeld Zoo

References

External links

• Information on the official homepage of Krefeld
• Aerial photography of Bockum on www.krefeld.de
• Map of the districts of Krefeld^{[permanent dead link]}