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Popular places to visit
Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
ZOOM Erlebniswelt
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your travels in Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Nordsternpark
Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.
Gelsenkirchen Vacations
If you're vacationing in Gelsenkirchen and you don't really know a lot about it, you don't need to worry — we'll fill you in!
To help you find your feet, Gelsenkirchen lies 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of the notable city of Essen.
This area of North Rhine-Westphalia is home to nearly 270,000 residents.
Hotels in Gelsenkirchen
There's nothing nicer than getting into bed after a huge day of seeing the sights. With an impressive 40 accommodations in Gelsenkirchen, you can have your pick of the cushiest of them.Luxury rooms, quality amenities and impeccable service is what you'll find when you book the Sheraton Essen Hotel (Huyssenallee 55) or the Best Western Hotel Ypsilon (Müller-Breslau-Straße 18 - 20). However, if you don't think you'll see much of your suite, why not book a cheaper option like the Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen (Am Stadtgarten 1) or the IntercityHotel Essen (Hachestrasse 10)?
Places to visit in Gelsenkirchen
Many say that knowledge is power. With that in mind, you'll definitely feel more powerful after spending the day at Red Dot Design Museum. Like some more ideas? Since the start of civilization, humans have mined the earth for its precious resources. Take a tour of Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and be entertained by true tales of those who came to chase their fortunes. But that's not all. Let's get wild! Treat the family to a day at ZOOM Erlebniswelt and watch the kids' faces come alive as they observe some of the marvels of the animal kingdom.Where do you fly into for Gelsenkirchen?
Bags all packed? Great — board the aircraft to Duesseldorf International Airport (DUS). Once the wheels hit the runway, you'll be just 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the southwest from the main streets of Gelsenkirchen.Photos of local treasures
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