Gelsenkirchen-Nord Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A hilly landscape with a dirt path, sparse vegetation, and a large cylindrical structure on top of a hill.
A lake surrounded by dense greenery and trees, with a few boats on the water.
A lake surrounded by dense forest, a wooden bridge, and a small building.
A historic tower with a red roof and a yellow lower section, surrounded by lush greenery and modern buildings.
Photo by HansPeter (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A traditional Japanese-style building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by HansPeter (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Stay near popular Gelsenkirchen-Nord attractions

Schloss Berge

You can find out about the history of Gelsenkirchen with a trip to Schloss Berge. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Activities

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

NZ$41
per adult
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

NZ$196
per traveller
Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children
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Our pick of the best Gelsenkirchen-Nord Hotel Deals

Limehome Gelsenkirchen Hochstr.

Limehome Gelsenkirchen Hochstr.

Hochstraße 7 Gelsenkirchen NRW
The price is NZ$121 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$121
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this aparthotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Veltins-Arena and Movie Park Germany ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"GOOD"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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Hotel Unique Dortmund City

Hotel Unique Dortmund City

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
The price is NZ$114 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$114
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rudolf Weber-Arena and Schwanentor are located ...
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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 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$133
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions International Christmas Market Essen and Dom ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
The price is NZ$115 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$115
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (291 reviews)
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

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Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

An der Buschmuehle 1 Dortmund NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$236 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$236
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Gelsenkirchen-Nord

Find the best Gelsenkirchen-Nord areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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
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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.
Photo by Trembich Moving Moments
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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