Bismarck Travel Guide

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A river reflecting buildings at dusk.
A red arched bridge over a calm river at dusk.
A bridge with red arches over a river at dusk.
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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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 City

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Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
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Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

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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.
Photo by HansPeter
Open Photo by HansPeter

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

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

A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.
Photo by Paul Devall
Open Photo by Paul Devall

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.

A historic building with a large blue truck parked in front.
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Open Photo by Trembich Moving Moments

Gelsenkirchen-West

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Golf Club Schloss Horst or Nordsternpark, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.

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