Pure culture: Exhibition opens to mark Ochtrup’s 50th anniversary!
The opening of the exhibition “50 Years of the Steinfurt District” celebrates the regional reform in Ochtrup at the “Culture Festival 2025”.

Pure culture: Exhibition opens to mark Ochtrup’s 50th anniversary!
On Tuesday evening, the city of Ochtrup experienced a special moment in its history: the opening of the exhibition “50 Years of the Steinfurt District - 50 Years after the Ochtrup Regional Reform” took place in the forum of the St. Lamberti library. On this festive evening, not only was an important event from the past highlighted, but the “Ochtruper '25 Cultural Festival” was also launched, which has the promising title “Culture Pur”. This combination of history and culture made visitors' hearts beat faster and gave a clear impression that the city's cultural identity is of great importance. WN.de reports that the exhibition provides a deep insight into the development of Ochtrup since the regional reform.
The event attracted numerous guests interested in the history of the city. The St. Lamberti library provided the perfect setting for this successful opening ceremony. It became clear that the evening was not just about looking back, but also looking forward. The cultural festival, which begins with this exhibition, invites you to discover the diverse offerings and cultural liveliness of Ochtrup. The mayor of Ochtrup also emphasized the importance of culture for the community and the city's identity.
A journey through history
The exhibition itself shows impressive exhibits that document the history of the regional reform and its effects on Ochtrup. This gives visitors the opportunity to embark on a journey through five decades of the city's history. Together with the commitment of the city administration and citizens interested in culture, it once again shows that Ochtrup has a good knack for successfully implementing cultural projects. Ochtrup.de adds, that the festival offers something for every taste and creates the opportunity to rediscover the city's cultural offerings.
After the successful start, the festival will continue to invite people to take part in various events and activities. It will be exciting to see what cultural highlights the coming days and weeks will hold. Here in Ochtrup, where culture is very popular, there is an ideal opportunity to refresh old traditions and provide new impulses. The opening evening was just the first step on this exciting path.