Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gelsenkirchen March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen.dx5413)[Hotels in Gelsenkirchen](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Hotels.d5413.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gelsenkirchen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gelsenkirchen.d5413.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gelsenkirchen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gelsenkirchen.d5413.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gelsenkirchen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen.d5413.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Gelsenkirchen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gelsenkirchen Types of activities Where to stay [Gelsenkirchen travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen.dx5413) ![castle borbeck essen germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/9ce54f83-e290-4d20-8d6f-9d577e390794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![castle borbeck essen germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/9ce54f83-e290-4d20-8d6f-9d577e390794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Herten im Ruhrgebiet Schloss](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/4553d779-90d2-4760-94e9-6624f4f236bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gelände frühere Zeche Consol Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/ca647b55-bc22-429f-9128-b2fdc5810a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/40622bca-0457-44fb-bd26-7f7513225a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gelsenkirchen Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Gelsenkirchen has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Gelsenkirchen, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Gelsenkirchen with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Gelsenkirchen Gelsenkirchen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Gelsenkirchen, and make it a breeze to explore Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen, 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 Gelsenkirchen. #### Gelsenkirchen attractions Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen. Looking for things to do in Gelsenkirchen can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_5413) ## Recommended things to do in Gelsenkirchen | Number of things to do | 22 | | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Gelsenkirchen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/gelsenkirchen-scavenger-hunt-and-sights-self-guided-tour.a49590162.activity-details): £8 | | | Top 5 things to do | [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/stockfinster-fuhrung-im-dunkeln.a46264990.activity-details)[Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Es...](/things-to-do/private-city-rally-around-the-zollverein-coal-mine-industrial-complex-in-essen.a4101057.activity-details)[Airbus Flightsimulator \| Flying Experience | adults&children](/things-to-do/airbus-flightsimulator-flying-experience-adults-children.a46266831.activity-details)[Self Guided Secrets of Gelsenkirchen Exploration Game](/things-to-do/self-guided-secrets-of-gelsenkirchen-exploration-game.a49800657.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/stockfinster-fuhrung-im-dunkeln.a46264990.activity-details)[Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Es...](/things-to-do/private-city-rally-around-the-zollverein-coal-mine-industrial-complex-in-essen.a4101057.activity-details)[Airbus Flightsimulator \| Flying Experience | adults&children](/things-to-do/airbus-flightsimulator-flying-experience-adults-children.a46266831.activity-details)[Self Guided Secrets of Gelsenkirchen Exploration Game](/things-to-do/self-guided-secrets-of-gelsenkirchen-exploration-game.a49800657.activity-details) | | With kids | [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/stockfinster-fuhrung-im-dunkeln.a46264990.activity-details)[The Formula 1® Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-formula-1-exhibition.a52099351.activity-details)[Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket](/things-to-do/bochum-starlight-express-musical-show-ticket.a51734277.activity-details)[Volkswagen T2 Bulli Tour to Schalke Arena with Guided Tour](/things-to-do/volkswagen-t2-bulli-tour-to-schalke-arena-with-guided-tour.a49921161.activity-details) | | ## What to do in Gelsenkirchen --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rural landscape near Schalke training grounds and stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107386/003f8466-445f-4cdd-84fa-1cc1bab861b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veltins-Arena Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veltins-Arena-Gelsenkirchen-Ost.d6107386.Attraction) ![Zoom Erlebniswelt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/ca7171ce-3000-4624-8a25-a85573bc3e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ZOOM-Erlebniswelt-Essen.d6303322.Attraction) #### Nordsternpark Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nordsternpark-Gelsenkirchen-Mitte.d553248621532510786.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golf-Club-Schloss-Horst-Gelsenkirchen-West.d6310891.Attraction) #### Club Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Club Museum in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Club-Museum-Essen.d553248621533168214.Attraction) #### Alma Park Bring the children to Alma Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gelsenkirchen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alma-Park-Gelsenkirchen-Sud.d802134493145935872.Attraction) #### Schloss Berge You can find out about the history of Gelsenkirchen with a trip to Schloss Berge. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Schloss-Berge-Buer.d959382347026108416.Attraction) #### Hans-Sachs-Haus After visiting Hans-Sachs-Haus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gelsenkirchen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hans-Sachs-Haus-Gelsenkirchen-Mitte.d940532203190771712.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Gelsenkirchen ![St.Georg Church, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Georgskirche, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859586221/4e166bef-f407-400f-ae56-6714c7dcf6d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buer Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Buer.dx553248634859586221) ![Zoom Erlebniswelt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/ca7171ce-3000-4624-8a25-a85573bc3e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gelsenkirchen-Mitte While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Gelsenkirchen-Mitte.dx553248635976383958) ![St.Georg Church, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Georgskirche, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209686765/1efe6917-27f2-4333-94ec-1e227179f225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Alma Park and ZOOM Erlebniswelt, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Schalke.dx553248635209686765) ![Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/a5be970b-2def-4470-9c9e-785389c6531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Erle.dx553248635213075063) ![Ückendorf, Gelsenkirchen, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635213066518/5e01db64-b848-4af4-8a52-63612e7bdf60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Gelsenkirchen-Sud.dx553248635976385049) ![Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/40622bca-0457-44fb-bd26-7f7513225a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gelsenkirchen-West While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Nordsternpark or Golf Club Schloss Horst, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Gelsenkirchen-West.dx553248635976386723) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Gelsenkirchen ![Schachtanlage 1 und 2 des Bergwerks Auguste-Victoria in Marl, Nordrhein-Westfalen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5218/951948cb-ee84-4f2c-acfe-652f0d1cb005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Marl ![Bochum featuring modern architecture, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5395/18bd9cf7-e7bc-4405-9a53-ab1d35fd5e4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bochum ![The palace gardens in Herten are a beautiful place for architecture, landscape and wildlife photography. They are hardly an insider tip though so expect a lot of people. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181192/818f6abd-9677-45f3-bff7-46bf9cd94025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Herten ![Maschinenhalle der ehemaligen Zeche Zweckel in Gladbeck, Ruhrgebiet, Deutschland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023801/049c164b-9f71-4760-90b8-3b12a04c2e3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gladbeck ![Beautiful palace with nice gardens around. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054260/b9cf0fc3-1d63-4652-a7ab-7335839b5de4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dorsten ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/e30d3dc1-816f-4f47-9024-0c7f9d8a58d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Essen ![The akademy of Mont Cenis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/e1f1ddbb-c62b-4e42-a56b-895561238847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Herne ![Movie Park Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000033950/01270c7a-faaa-4e73-86a9-cf2be9eba98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Feldhausen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gelsenkirchen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Gelsenkirchen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Gelsenkirchen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Gelsenkirchen? ### Is Gelsenkirchen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Gelsenkirchen with kids? > - [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details) > - [Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stockfinster-fuhrung-im-dunkeln.a46264990.activity-details) > - [The Formula 1® Exhibition](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-formula-1-exhibition.a52099351.activity-details) > - [Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bochum-starlight-express-musical-show-ticket.a51734277.activity-details) > - [Volkswagen T2 Bulli Tour to Schalke Arena with Guided Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volkswagen-t2-bulli-tour-to-schalke-arena-with-guided-tour.a49921161.activity-details) ### What to do in Gelsenkirchen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Gelsenkirchen? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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