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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Gelsenkirchen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Gelsenkirchen

The Top 20 Attractions around Gelsenkirchen

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Gelsenkirchen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gelsenkirchen is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Grimberg sickle

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A beautiful bridge over the Rhine-Herne Canal. Futuristic and functional.

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Pfeilerbahn Bridge (Erzbahn Route)

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Where coal tenders once drove is now a good place to cycle. The many bridges testify to the wealth of ideas in the region when it comes to steel structures. …

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Holger's ore railroad shack

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Hikers and bikers meet here for a chat. Shade is provided by the large tree or the parasols.

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Nordsternpark Double-Arch Bridge

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Best known building of the Nordsternpark. It is about 100 meters long and 36 meters high and was inaugurated in 1996.

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View of the Nordsternbrücke bridge in Nordsternpark

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The industrial site of the Nordstern colliery was completely redesigned for the Federal Garden Show. A beautiful local recreation area has been created here with a huge children's playground, barbecue …

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Stölting Marina Gelsenkirchen

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Here you can take a leisurely break. There is always something going on in the harbor and a small restaurant right on the water invites you to linger.

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Erzbahn Bridge

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Former railway line. Connects Bochum with the Rhine-Herne Canal. Many beautiful bridges.

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Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge

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The Graf Bismarck harbor bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with a length of 141 m. It was built in 2009 by the architects Schlaich Bergermann und Partner (builder: RVR). The …

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Nordsternweg Rail Trail

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A cycle route that leads from the Zollverein colliery to the Rhine-Herne Canal.

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Nordstern Colliery Mining Tower

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After the Nordstern colliery was closed, the site was renovated in 1993 and turned into a landscape park. It is part of the Industrial Heritage Route. In 1997 the Federal …

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Gelsenkirchen Lock (Rhein-Herne Canal)

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It's worth stopping here if a smuggling takes place. It may not be anything special, but it's still great to see if you can stand right on top of the lock.

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