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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 enjoy some culture when you stop by Club Museum in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Areas of Gelsenkirchen
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? ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark are a few top sights nearby.
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-West
While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Golf Club Schloss Horst or Nordsternpark, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.
Altstadt Gelsenkirchen
Altstadt Gelsenkirchen is well-liked for its shopping, and you can visit sights like Alma Park and Red Dot Design Museum if you have time to explore 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.