Things to do in Gelsenkirchen

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What to do in Gelsenkirchen


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Zoom Erlebniswelt

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
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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.

Schalke
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

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-Ost
Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

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.

Gelsenkirchen-West
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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.

Altstadt Gelsenkirchen

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.

Gelsenkirchen-Süd