Sightseeing in Gelsenkirchen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Earlier Gelsenkirchen was an industrial center of Germany because of a rapid development of coal industry. However, after World War II all plants were destroyed and the city dived into severe unemployment.
Couples planning a romantic getaway for a few days in Gelsenkirchen should definitely pay attention to the upscale Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen. It is considered one of the most prestigious …
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Gelsenkirchen is a beautiful modern city, which is not devoid of the variety of gastronomic establishments. An attractive restaurant is Schloss Berge whose menu is based on national dishes. …
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Veltins Arena Stadium was built in 2001. Today this is the most modest stadium of Europe that has retractable roof and football field. The stadium often holds football matches, concerts of popular musicians, opera stars and even motorbike races. Here you can also visit the museum of the football team Schalke 04.
At the mention of Gelsenkirchen, many people have an association with a large industrial center, in particular, with a city engaged in the coal industry. And due to this, the city has a …
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Among cultural attractions of the city, it's worth noting the Musical Theater, the construction of which started in 1956 and lasted three years. The beautiful theater building is one of the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Gelsenkirchen and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Gelsenkirchen
♥ Shopping area ' Kettwiger Straße' Essen, 7.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kettwiger Straße' Essen, 7.3 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Gelsenkirchen
♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 20.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Vischering' , 39.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 42.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 20.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Vischering' , 39.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 42.7 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Gelsenkirchen
♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 66.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 78.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 89.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 92.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 102.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 66.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 78.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 89.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 92.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 102.2 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Gelsenkirchen and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 29.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 36.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 37.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 8.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 29.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 36.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 37.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Gelsenkirchen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kolner Rathaus
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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Distance from Gelsenkirchen center - 64.6 km.
During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them. …
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Kolner Dom
From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
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Distance from Gelsenkirchen center - 64.3 km.
The well-known architect Gerhard has worked at the Domprojekt. As the legend tells, the devil helped him. This was the only way to explain the construction of such a grand architectural project. Every day, more than 20,000 people visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is to be graced by its magnificent interiors and the golden sarcophagus with its main sanctuary. The latter is a real masterpiece of jeweler art. For the decoration of the sarcophagus thousands of precious stones were used. In the cathedral there are also other sanctuaries - the Gerokreuz and the Milan Madonna, a unique statue from the 13th century. All those who are interested can climb up the Domgipfel and enjoy the panorama of Cologne, for which only 509 steps have to be overcome. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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28.11.2023
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.

28.11.2023
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