Cinestar is ideally located in central Bielefeld, and is usually less crowded than Cinemaxx near…read morethe train station. Both cinemas have the same prices, but Cinestar has a larger selection since some movies only have one or two showings per day, so multiple titles per screen (10 screens total). In the summer some English-language originals used to be shown, but this has been drastically reduced, while subtitled Turkish-language films are also offered in the winter (generally 1 film per week). Discounted parking is available in the underground garage (2.50€ for 3 hours). On Friday & Saturday evenings long lines for the 8pm shows. Keep your 3-D glasses after the show, you'll get a 1€ discount on the next 3-D movie.

The movie theater is located just a short walk from Jahnplatz and the train station. It is always…read moreclean, no sticky floors! Like other German movie theaters, tickets are purchased for particular seats in the auditorium. Prices vary depending on how far or close to the screen you sit, but overall they are very reasonale prices for a modern day movie theater. Some foreign films are shown in the original language (usually English) once a week. Tuesdays are usually cheaper in price, and the theater also offers a student discount with a valid student ID. The student price is only 5 euros! There is also a discounted price for children (Kinder). The theater has nice cushy seats, offers all the usual movie concessions and the latest in German and Hollywood hits. All movies from Hollywood and in other languages are dubbed into German by German actors.

The Lichtwerk Kino is a wonderful art-house cinema located in Ravensberger Park near downtown…read moreBielefeld. The 3 screens (1 main screen on upper level, 2 small screens on lower level) provide a great selection of art-house, international or alternative films. The atmosphere is quite relaxed, and not like the cookie-cutter cineplexes. Wine, beer and espresso drinkes are available, as well as the standard snacks (but no popcorn). Arrive early for shows, since they are often full.

The lichtwerk in Ravensberger Park in Bielefeld is one of two alternative arthouses in Bielefeld…read more If you prefer alternative movies towards the mainstream hollywood stuff i really recommend the lichtwerk to you. Prices are alright for cinema. The Lichtwerk is more modern so if you consider some kind of classic cinema than you Kamera should be the place to be..