Qué ver en Gelsenkirchen

Is Gelsenkirchen's professional football/soccer team in Germany's Bundesliga. One cannot miss the 60,000 blue and white fans migrating to the Veltins-Arena on game day. Schalke 04 is an essential part of the culture of Gelsenkirchen.…

Opened in 2001, the Veltins Arena is home to Football Club Schalke 04 as well as one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. With a retractable roof and playing field, the Veltins Area hosts everything from pop-concerts to operas and football to motorbike racing.…

Adenauerallee 103, Bus 302 (stop: "Berger See"). Built in 1264, and underwent major expansion between 1785 and 1788. There is a traditional summer festival at the end of July every year. Concerts and other events are hosted regularly in this historically preserved location.

is Gelsenkirchen's interactive zoo. Zoom offers a special zoo experience for children, families, and adults of all ages! The zoo is split into three sections or "worlds": Africa, Asia, and Alaska and offers a more natural atmosphere of the animal habitats.

A former industrial park offering many attractions including a bike/walking trails along a canal, an open air theater (which plays featured films in the summer time), Rock Climbing, a children's play land, and a Colliery.

Gelsenkirchen offers wonderful city parks with beautiful playgrounds, gardens, and ponds. The "Revierpark" and "Stadtgarten" are popular centrally located parks within the city.