Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gelsenkirchen
Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen
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.

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

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.

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.

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 Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.
Gelsenkirchen-Nord
When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Beck Castle or Veltins-Arena 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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Popular places to visit

Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

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.
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.
Nordsternpark
Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.
Alma Park
Bring the children to Alma Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gelsenkirchen.
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.