Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is a city of 260,000 people (2019) at the Ruhr region in the western part of the country, near major cities such asDüsseldorfandCologne. Through coal mining, the Ruhr Region became the industrial heart of Germany and formed heavily populated cities. DuringWorld War II, due to its rich industrial value, the area was severely bombed. After the war, though, coal mining was severely curtailed, and large unemployment hit the region.

Top Attractions in Gelsenkirchen

Explore the best things to see and do in Gelsenkirchen:

• ★Berge Castle
• ★City Parks
• ★GelsenTrabPark
• ★Glückauf-Kampfbahn
• ★Heilig-Kreuz Kirche
• ★Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen
• ★Nordsternpark
• ★Rathaus Buer

Where to Eat in Gelsenkirchen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Anadolu Grill
• 🍴Cafe Extrablatt
• 🍴Jori Alsham
• 🍴Konditorei Pabst
• 🍴Mr.Wasabi
• 🍴Topkapi Kebab Haus

Where to Stay in Gelsenkirchen

• 🏨Art Hotel Monopol Gelsenkirchen
• 🏨ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
• 🏨Inter City Hotel
• 🏨PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen
• 🏨stays by friends Gelsemkirchen

Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide Sections

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