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What to do in Gelsenkirchen
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Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
ZOOM Erlebniswelt
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your travels in Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Golf Club Schloss Horst
Enjoy a round of golf in Gelsenkirchen at Golf Club Schloss Horst. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Nordsternpark
Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Alma Park
Bring the kiddos to Alma Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gelsenkirchen.
Club Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Club Museum during your travels in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Areas of Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen-Ost
While you're in Gelsenkirchen-Ost, take in top sights like Veltins-Arena and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to see more of the city.
Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.
Schalke
The live music and zoo are a few reasons travelers visit Schalke. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Alma Park and ZOOM Erlebniswelt are a few top sights nearby.
Gelsenkirchen-Nord
When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Veltins-Arena or Movie Park Germany and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.
Erle
The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.
Gelsenkirchen-Süd
While you're in Gelsenkirchen-Süd, take in top sights like Alma Park and jump on the metro at Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen S-Bahn to see more of the city.