Gelsenkirchen-West Hotels near Gelsenkirchen Buer Süd Station

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

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.

Explore the great outdoors at Tetrahedon Bottrop, a lovely green space in Bottrop. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

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

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.

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 Red Dot Design Museum, Nordsternpark, and Limbecker Platz.