Hotels near Gelsenkirchen Central Station

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to ZOOM Erlebniswelt, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Gelsenkirchen. If you have fun at ZOOM Erlebniswelt, you'll love Cranger Kirmes and Alma Park, both located nearby.

Rich with history, Red Dot Design Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site is just one of the attractions in Stadtbezirke VI, Essen so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Essen has to offer, head to Ruhr Museum, Red Dot Design Museum, and University of Duisburg-Essen.

You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

You could catch an event at Veltins-Arena, a stadium in Gelsenkirchen-Ost.

Rich with history, German Mining Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Stadtpark. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.