What to do in Bottrop

Activities, attractions and tours

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Telephoto photowork in the fall.
Robin calmly poses for a portrait.
Great tit in the forest at Kirchhellener Heide in Bottrop. #nature
The green fields of Bottrop.

Bottrop Attractions

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Places of interest in Bottrop

Bottrop is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Bottrop, and make it a breeze to explore Bottrop and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Bottrop to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Bottrop, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Bottrop.

Bottrop attractions

Bottrop has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Bottrop to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Bottrop.

Looking for things to do in Bottrop can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Bottrop or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Bottrop attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Recommended things to do in Bottrop

Number of things to do
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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
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What to do in Bottrop

Popular places to visit

Movie Park Germany

Movie Park Germany

Bring your family to Movie Park Germany and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Feldhausen. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Movie Park Germany

Alpincenter Bottrop

Enjoy an outing to Alpincenter Bottrop during your stay in Bottrop. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Alpincenter Bottrop

Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW

You can make plans for a show at Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW during your stay in Bottrop.

Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW

Berne Park

Explore the great outdoors at Berne Park, a lovely green space in Bottrop. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Berne Park

Tetrahedon Bottrop

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

Tetrahedon Bottrop

Beck Castle

Bring your family to Beck Castle and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Feldhausen. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Beck Castle

Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum during your travels in Bottrop. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum

Sommerrodelbahn

Enjoy an outing to Sommerrodelbahn during your stay in Bottrop.

Sommerrodelbahn

Josef Albers Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Josef Albers Museum during your trip to Bottrop. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Josef Albers Museum

Explore areas of Bottrop

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Stadtmitte

While there might not be top attractions in Stadtmitte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alpincenter Bottrop and Tetrahedon Bottrop.

Stadtmitte
Cherry blossoms. You'll find a lot of cherry trees in Bottrop, so in late March/early April the city turns pink for a couple of weeks.

Batenbrock

If you're spending some time in Batenbrock, Tetrahedon Bottrop and Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW are top sights worth seeing.

Batenbrock
Robin calmly poses for a portrait.

Eigen

While there might not be top attractions in Eigen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alpincenter Bottrop and AQUApark Oberhausen.

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Welheimer Mark

While Welheimer Mark may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alpincenter Bottrop and Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW.

Welheimer Mark
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Boy

Boy is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bottrop area, you might plan a trip to Alpincenter Bottrop or Tetrahedon Bottrop.

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Ebel

Ebel might not have many top sights, but Berne Park and Alpincenter Bottrop are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ebel

 

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Day trip destinations from Bottrop

Common Buzzard sitting on a tree right at the parking space of the Solbad Vonderort.

Oberhausen

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Gelsenkirchen

Ortstafel Schermbeck

Schermbeck

Maschinenhalle der ehemaligen Zeche Zweckel in Gladbeck, Ruhrgebiet, Deutschland

Gladbeck

Beautiful palace with nice gardens around.

Dorsten

Essen

Essen

Dinslaken

Dinslaken

Die alte Wassermühle am Schloss Gartrop

Huenxe

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottrop worth visiting?
With a mix of history and festivals, there are many things to do in Bottrop. While you're here, visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Bottrop?
Movie Park Germany and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen are two awesome places to kick-start your adventures. Remember to explore the dining and shopping options in Bottrop while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bottrop?
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen is one of the top tourist attractions in Bottrop and should be high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Bottrop?
Three days will give you enough time to check out many city sights, such as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, AQUApark Oberhausen and Metronom Theatre. The average stay in Bottrop is two days. If you have the time to extend your break, Düsseldorf isn't far away.
Is Bottrop a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Bottrop, like Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum and Josef Albers Museum, are within walking distance. You can also explore several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Just 2 kms (1 mile) from the city centre of Bottrop is Boy and Karnap is 5 kms (3 miles) away.
What are some activities to do in Bottrop with kids?
If you are after activities and attractions for all of your group, here are some fabulous ideas for what to do in Bottrop with kids.

What to do in Bottrop for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Bottrop, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Grugahalle or Red Dot Design Museum.
Are there free things to do in Bottrop?
One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Bottrop is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without getting your cash out. Nordsternpark is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.

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