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.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
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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.

Schalke
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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-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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Altstadt Gelsenkirchen

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Altstadt Gelsenkirchen is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Alma Park and Red Dot Design Museum while you're in town.

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