Things to do in Gelsenkirchen

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What to do in Gelsenkirchen


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Areas of Gelsenkirchen

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Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

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

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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 Nordsternpark, a few notable attractions nearby.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 of the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.

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