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Gelsenkirchen (UK: / ˈ ɡ ɛ l z ən k ɪər x ən /, US: / ˌ ɡ ɛ l z ən ˈ k ɪər x ən /, German: [ˌɡɛlzn̩ˈkɪʁçn̩] ⓘ; Westphalian: Gelsenkiärken) is the 25th most populous city of Germany and the 11th most populous in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia with 262,528 (2016) inhabitants.
- Zoom Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen. The city’s award-winning zoo was founded in 1949 on bomb-damaged land beside the Rhine-Herne Canal and focuses solely on larger animals.
- Schloss Horst. In the Horst district is an imposing Renaissance palace, one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Westphalia. In the regional “Liperenaissance” style, Schloss went up in 1578, on the site of a medieval predecessor that had burned down.
- FC Schalke 04. Schalke are the third most successful club in the history of the Bundesliga and were Germany’s dominant club in the 1930s. Although Die Königsblauen (The Royal Blues) haven’t won a title since 1958 they’ve come close over the last decade, finishing runner-up in 2007 and 2010.
- Nordsternpark. On the Ruhr’s Industrial Heritage Trail, the Nordsternpark is a recreation area laid out on the former Zeche Nordstern colliery. The mine closed down in 1993, and in just four years the site had been regenerated in time for Gelsenkirchen to host the Bundesgartenschau in 1997 (Federal Garden Exhibition).
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Gelsenkirchen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia. Gelsenkirchen, like neighbouring cities, is refining its image promoting its industrial culture. Old refineries have been remodelled into event halls and ice skating rinks. Beautiful bike paths now lie where old rail lines ran. Art from old machines are a source of artistic expression.
- Veltins-Arena: Visit the iconic stadium, home to FC Schalke 04, for a guided tour or to catch a football match. The Veltins-Arena is a multi-purpose stadium located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- Zoom Erlebniswelt: Explore a unique zoo that showcases animals in their natural habitats, divided into themed areas like Alaska, Africa, and Asia. The Zoom Erlebniswelt is a unique zoo located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- Nordsternpark: Enjoy a leisurely stroll, bike ride, or picnic in this scenic park with a man-made lake and various recreational facilities. Nordsternpark features a picturesque lake that provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and simply enjoying the serene waterside atmosphere.
- Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex: Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers guided tours, exhibitions, and insight into the region’s industrial history.
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Gelsenkirchen, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. It lies just north of Essen. Gelsenkirchen was a village of fewer than 1,000 inhabitants in 1850, but the opening in 1853 of its first coal mine and its favourable position on the Rhine-Herne Canal stimulated its rapid.
Official tourism portal for Gelsenkirchen with tips on sights, vacations, hotels, restaurants, shopping, events and conferences.
