Car Hire Bielefeld - Mini guide to Bielefeld

Bielefeld is a town in the north east district of north rhine-westphalia in Germany. The city has its name derived from bileveld an ancient name that means hilly field. It is one of the 20 major cities in Germany and has an excellent infrastructure.

The city was founded in the middle ages between mid 12th and 15th century. Modernization began from the late 15th century and the city had a glimpse of industrialization from the 17th century on. The city turned into an arms city when nazi occupied it in the 2nd world war.

The Paderborn International airport is situated at about 45kms. From the city and is accessible through the A33 auto bahn. It lies on the rail link that connects Cologne station and Minden. There are also large number of buses that ply from the nearby towns and cities.

The city has 3 different natural areas and is at a elevation of just over 100m above sea level. It has a surface are of over 257sq km. and is the home to more than 300,000 residents.

The city is famous for its bike station where you can rent or buy cycles. There are also taxis that start just over 6 Euros. Also there are buses that help you in getting around the city.

The old town Niclai Chruch is is the oldest in the city. It was built in the 14th century. The old market is one of the prominent places to see. The 13th century Town hall is also a place worth seeing.

The municipality offers guided tours for tourists. A group tour would cost about 2 Euros per head and a individual tour about 5 euros per head.

The weather in Bielefeld is like anywhere in Germany with occasional rain in winter season. The temperature in winter can dip to about zero degrees or even lesser. The ideal time to visit the town is in spring when the flowers are falling.

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