Bismarck Travel Guide

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A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.
A bridge over a river with greenery on both sides.
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A large blue sphere with yellow polka dots, supported by red pillars, with a red crane structure on top, set in a fenced park area.
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A black and white animal with orange fur, resting on a wooden log.
A suspension bridge with a chain-link fence, a river below, and a cloudy sky.
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ZOOM Erlebniswelt

9.0/10 (32 reviews)
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.
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Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW
The price is NZ$126 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
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Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Lindemannstr. 88 Dortmund NW
The price is NZ$162 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
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Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
The price is NZ$124 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
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Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is NZ$133 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
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B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
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Hotel Unique Pearl

Hotel Unique Pearl

4 out of 5
Enscheder Str. 15 Dortmund NRW
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A historic stone church with a prominent central tower and arched windows.

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.

A historic church with a prominent clock tower and a smaller tower with a green roof.

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.

A large blue sphere with yellow polka dots, supported by red pillars, with a red crane structure on top, set in a fenced park area.
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Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

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

Altstadt Gelsenkirchen

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

A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.
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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.

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