🇩🇪 Witten, Germany
Ferienwohnung „Barthel“
📍 2, Knappensiedlung, Witten, 58456
あなたの滞在 — Ferienwohnung „Barthel“
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財産 — Ferienwohnung „Barthel“
Ferienwohnung „Barthel“ is a self-catering apartment in a quiet residential street, more functional than charming. The lobby is essentially a hallway leading to a neat, carpeted flat with a small kitchenette and a sofa bed. It suits a couple or solo traveller wanting a clean, no-frills base for exploring Witten, not a holiday destination in itself.
Wittenの歴史
Witten grew from a medieval farming village into an industrial powerhouse during the 19th century, when coal mining and steel production took off along the Ruhr. The city's architecture reflects this: brick factory buildings, workers' terraces, and a rebuilt post-war centre. Today, Witten has shed heavy industry and positions itself as a university town and gateway to the Ruhr Valley's cultural and cycling routes. Its identity is pragmatic, rooted in working-class history, with a small but lively old quarter around the Markt.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Witten完全ガイド →最高の月
June and September offer the best balance of mild weather (18-22°C) and fewer tourists than July. The Ruhr's green spaces and cycle paths are in full bloom, and outdoor beer gardens buzz without peak-season crowds.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July is the hottest month, reaching 25-28°C, and coincides with Schützenfest (late June) and local street festivals. Hotel prices in Witten rise by 15-20% during these weeks as Dortmund and Bochum spillover visitors book here. Noise from outdoor events can disturb light sleepers.
予算肩の季節
May and early October are the cheapest shoulder months. May has spring blooms and mild 15-20°C weather, while October brings autumnal colours and lower prices (30-40% off July rates). Both have fewer bookable attractions, but the city is uncrowded.
天気&パッケージ
The Ruhr region is famously changeable: a sunny morning can turn to heavy rain by lunch. Always pack a waterproof jacket and layered cotton tops, as the humidity can make 25°C feel muggy.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Witten
- Witten's main train station (Witten Hbf) is undergoing platform renovations until autumn 2026—check Deutsche Bahn for replacement buses on regional routes.
- The annual 'Wittener Kulturtage' festival (late June to early July) brings street performances and music to the Altstadt; expect some road closures near the Markt.
- Cyclists should note the new pop-up bike lane on Ruhrstraße, which occasionally causes congestion for drivers but improves cycling safety through the city centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ferienwohnung „Barthel“, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request the top floor (likely 2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from Knappensiedlung. These rooms will have the least street noise and, given the building height, may catch more light over the surrounding terraced houses.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms, especially those facing Knappensiedlung. Street-side ground floor units will pick up foot traffic, passing cars, and any noise from the entrance or parking area.
Best views
Rooms on the rear side (away from Knappensiedlung) will overlook gardens and the quiet residential area. Front-facing rooms see the street with parked cars and passing traffic.
Quietest floors
Upper floors (2nd and above) are quieter here, as the building is low-rise and sits on a residential street with limited through traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Knappensiedlung is a minor residential road in a quiet part of Witten. Occasional traffic from local residents or delivery vans, but no major road noise. No lift or bar/restaurant noise expected in this small property.
Insider tips
1. Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot; check with the host upon booking as residential streets can have permit restrictions. 2. Request a rear-facing room for the quietest stay, especially if you need to sleep with windows open in warmer months.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — Ferienwohnung „Barthel“
Free WiFi throughout at 30 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms once
No lift; all rooms on first floor accessed by stairway only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a modern 2008 construction in a former mining settlement, no period quirks
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available on request from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €20 (subject to availability)
Free storage for same-day arrival/departure in a locked room behind reception
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-adapted rooms
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park (Parkhaus Witten Rathaus) €8 per night at Dürener Str. 1, 58452 Witten, 800 m walk; no EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 5% of accommodation cost per person per night (approx €3–€5 per night for standard rate)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Trauerhalle (406 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Peter und Paul (601 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Kirche Herbede (681 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Fatih Camii (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Bauernhausmuseum der Stadt Bochum — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Pfannkuchenhof — 789 m · ~10 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 150 m · ~2 min walk
Königs-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Aral Schlager — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Herbede — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots as they take a big commission.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; AmEx and Diners are rare; small vendors and some cafés prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; tip taxi drivers by rounding up; give hotel staff a few euros for service.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or quick-service café; roughly €1.50–2.00.
A Döner kebab or a bakery sandwich (belegtes Brötchen); around €4–6.
A main course at a local Gasthaus or Italian trattoria; €8–12.
Döner stands and pizza slices are common; head to the central market square or Hauptstraße area for cheap eats.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main budget chains in this part of Witten.
C&A and TK Maxx are typical affordable high-street options; there’s a small market on Saturdays in the city centre.
A day ticket for bus travel within Witten is about €5–6; from Düsseldorf Airport, take the RE4 or S-Bahn to Witten Hauptbahnhof (single ticket around €10).
Buy groceries from Aldi or Lidl for cheap meals; get the Deutschland-Ticket (€49/month) for unlimited local and regional travel if staying a while; eat lunch out instead of dinner for better-value menus.
知るのがいい — Witten
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
WittenFor non-urgent police matters in Witten, call 02302 209-0. The European emergency number 112 works for ambulance and fire across Germany. For medical on-call service outside hours, dial 116117.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Witten, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 150 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Königs-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Ferienwohnung Höpfner, Witten
💡 Pre-book with a Witten-based company like Taxi Witten GmbH to avoid airport surcharges. Flat rates to Höpfner should be around €100–120.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Witten Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a SchönerTagTicket NRW if you're travelling beyond Witten the same day. The S-Bahn S5 from Dortmund also runs directly but takes 10 mins longer.
Witten Hauptbahnhof → Höpfner area (stop: Herbeder Straße)
💡 Alight at 'Herbeder Straße' then walk 300m north. The Höpfner flat is the beige house with a green gate – no street number, but locals know it as 'Höpfner'. Save €2 by buying a single ticket from the driver, exact change needed.
Witten Hauptbahnhof → Witten-Annen (change to bus 372 at Annen Markt)
💡 Only useful if you're near Annen. The tram doesn't go to Höpfner directly – you'll need the bus transfer. Not worth it for just getting to the flat, but handy for Ruhr area day trips from Witten Hbf.
Witten Hauptbahnhof → Witten Heven Dorf (change to bus 371 or walk 15 min)
💡 If you’re light on luggage, tram 310 to Heven Dorf is faster than bus 371. From there it’s a pleasant 15-minute walk along the Ruhr riverbank to the apartment.
Witten Hauptbahnhof → Ferienwohnung Memories Lempicka (Höfeweg stop)
💡 Bus 371 is the only direct route; alight at 'Höfeweg' instead of 'Witten-Heven' for a shorter walk.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Ferienwohnung Memories Lempicka
💡 Book 30 minutes ahead by phone (+49 2302 12345) for a fixed rate and avoid airport surcharge.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) → Witten Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the single ticket via DB Navigator app before boarding to avoid €2 surcharge on board. Change at Dortmund Hbf.
Wittenについて
Wikipedia ↗
Witten (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪtn̩] ) is a city with almost 100,000 inhabitants in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis (district) in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
Request the top floor (likely 2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from Knappensiedlung. These rooms will have the least street noise and, given the building height, may catch more light over the surrounding terraced houses.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
Avoid ground floor rooms, especially those facing Knappensiedlung. Street-side ground floor units will pick up foot traffic, passing cars, and any noise from the entrance or parking area.
Is Ferienwohnung „Barthel“ noisy?
Knappensiedlung is a minor residential road in a quiet part of Witten. Occasional traffic from local residents or delivery vans, but no major road noise. No lift or bar/restaurant noise expected in this small property.
Which rooms have the best views at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
Rooms on the rear side (away from Knappensiedlung) will overlook gardens and the quiet residential area. Front-facing rooms see the street with parked cars and passing traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
1. Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot; check with the host upon booking as residential streets can have permit restrictions. 2. Request a rear-facing room for the quietest stay, especially if you need to sleep with windows open in warmer months.
What time is check-in at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
Check-in at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“ is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ferienwohnung „Barthel“ have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout at 30 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms once
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
5% of accommodation cost per person per night (approx €3–€5 per night for standard rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
A Döner kebab or a bakery sandwich (belegtes Brötchen); around €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ferienwohnung „Barthel“?
A day ticket for bus travel within Witten is about €5–6; from Düsseldorf Airport, take the RE4 or S-Bahn to Witten Hauptbahnhof (single ticket around €10).
When is the best time to visit Witten?
June and September offer the best balance of mild weather (18-22°C) and fewer tourists than July. The Ruhr's green spaces and cycle paths are in full bloom, and outdoor beer gardens buzz without peak-season crowds.
Wittenのトップ観光スポット
💡 Visit on a Wednesday afternoon when it's quiet. The top floor has a model of old Witten – compare with the real view from the window.
💡 It's compact—allow 30 minutes. Go on the first Sunday of the month for a guided tour in German. The bastion itself has thick walls that stay cool in summer.
💡 Bring binoculars: herons, kingfishers, and cormorants feed along this stretch. The path connects to a longer 'Ruhrsteig' hiking trail if you want more distance.
💡 If the train isn't running, follow the 'Bergbaurundweg' mining trail markers for a 2-hour loop past old mine entrances and the historic Zeche Nachtigall.
💡 The café serves proper German cake – try the Streuselkuchen. Also check the noticeboard for free community events.
💡 Look for the 'Witten Bread Bench' sculptures on the square—local artists' painted benches shaped like baguettes and pretzels. Great for photos without crowds.
💡 Bring binoculars – you might spot kingfishers or grey herons. The meadow is flood-prone after heavy rain; check weather before visiting.
💡 Start at the Nachtigall pit car park. The whole loop takes about 3 hours; wear sturdy shoes as the path can get muddy after rain.