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Gelsenkirchen Attractions

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Places of interest in Gelsenkirchen

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Gelsenkirchen attractions

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Recommended things to do in Gelsenkirchen

Number of things to do	44
Things to do from	£6
Cheapest thing to do	Essen: Kupferdreh - Self-guided Walk Railway, Lake, History
Top 5 things to do	Puzzle scavenger hunt around the Gelsenkirchen stairway to heaven Private scavenger hunt around the Berge Castle in Gelsenkirchen Riddle scavenger hunt around the Berger See Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide Gelsenkirchen Rheinelbe Audio Rally by P.I. Sir Peter Morgan
Half-day tours	Puzzle scavenger hunt around the Gelsenkirchen stairway to heaven Private scavenger hunt around the Berge Castle in Gelsenkirchen Riddle scavenger hunt around the Berger See Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide Gelsenkirchen Rheinelbe Audio Rally by P.I. Sir Peter Morgan
With kids	Gelsenkirchen Rheinelbe Audio Rally by P.I. Sir Peter Morgan Private city tour VW Bulli meets mining museum in Bochum Oberhausen: SEA LIFE Ticket and Behind the Scenes Tour Oberhausen: SEA LIFE Oberhausen Entry Ticket

Popular places to visit

Veltins-Arena

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Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Why not visit the animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your trip to Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Enjoy a round of golf in Gelsenkirchen at Golf Club Schloss Horst. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Alma Park

Bring the children to Alma Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gelsenkirchen.

Club Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Club Museum in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Explore 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 travellers visit Schalke. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions 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-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 of the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.

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.

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.