Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Gelsenkirchen Halal Travel Guide

Gelsenkirchen is in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany. Located in the western part of the nation, Gelsenkirchen is located near major cities such as Dusseldorf and Cologne. Through coal mining and the Ruhr Region became former industrial capital of Germany and formed heavily populated cities. During World War II and the area was severely bombed due to its rich industrial value. After World War II though coal mining was severely curtailed and large unemployment hit the region. Gelsenkirchen, like neighboring cities, are refining their image promoting its industrial culture. Old refineries have been remolded 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. Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding Ruhr Region offer this and more!

Travel to Gelsenkirchen

The Ruhr area, especially Gelsenkirchen, offers a wonderful public transportation system. Whether using the train, bus, streetcar/ trolley, or car, it is easy to plan your transportation to and from all your activities in and around Gelsenkirchen.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Gelsenkirchen

Nearest airports are located within 100 kilometers from the city.

• Dusseldorf International Airport (approx. 40km)
• Dortmund International Airport (approx. 46km)
• Cologne -Bonn Airport (approx. 90 kilometers)

Train stations with connections to Gelsenkirchen are available at both airports.

Travel by train to Gelsenkirchen

The city can be easily reached using the German train network InterCity-Express (ICE)and InterCity (IC) trains offer high speed connections between cities throughout Germany and popular European destinations. These trains travel up to 300km/h and offer optimal comfort for long distance travel.

Inter City Transportation

The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr Website offers a wonderful online planner in multiple languages for using the train and/ or bus in the Rein-Ruhr area. The central Bus Stations are located at the Gelsenkirchen Main Train Station and in the center of Gelsenkirchen Buer. Do note this website does not provide prices for your specific route-plan. The official Bus and Trolley/ Streetcar transportation provider in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area is BOGESTRA].

By car

Gelsenkirchen can be visited using the highway (Autobahn) A42, A2, A40, as well as the Bundesstraße B224/A52.

What to see in Gelsenkirchen

• Berge Castle - Schloss Berge | 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.
• Zoom Erlebniswelt - Opening Hours: Openings times: March & October 9AM - 6PM, April - September 9AM - 6:30PM, November. - February 10AM - 5PM Day ticket: 17.50 €, Kids aged 4 to 12: 11.50 €. 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.
• City Parks Gelsenkirchen offers wonderful city parks with beautiful playgrounds, gardens, and ponds. The "Revierpark" and "Stadtgarten" are popular centrally located parks within the city.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gelsenkirchen

• Nordsternpark - 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.
• Watch football (ie soccer) at
• Schalke 04 - . They play in Bundesliga and the top tier of German football. Their home ground is Veltins Arena, capacity 62,000 - big games often sell out. It's 3 kilometers north of the centre, or 2 kilometers northeast of Gelsenkirchen Zoo train station.
• Veltins Arena also hosts other events, such as rock concerts, operas and motorbike racing. Tours of the arena are available.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gelsenkirchen

There are 2 major shopping areas:

• Bahnhofstraße in Gelsenkirchen downtown
• Hochstraße in Gelsenkirchen-Buer

Halal Restaurants

• Cafe Extra Blatt

| lastedit An American style cafe which offers coffee drinks as well as meals. Every morning they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet of eggs, bacon, fresh bread, and other delicious treats. Also cocktails are only 4 Euros each in the evenings. Thit is a fun place to enjoy a typical European cafe with a slight American flair.

• El Sombrero A Mexican themed cocktail café. Drink specials and entertaining servers offer a fun night out with friends.
• Cafe Arminstraße A nice coffee shop located in the Arminstraße. Offers everything you need for a Snacks or a Coffee.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Gelsenkirchen

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Depending on your budget, Gelsenkirchen offers two hotel options.

• Inter City Hotel - Inter City Hotels are a chain of affordable hotels situated in convenient central locations in several Germany cities. Gelsenkirchen offers a convenient Inter City Hotel connected to the main train station in the center of the city. Also ask about special (free) transportation passes for convenient travel within and around Gelsenkirchen!
• Maritim Hotel - hotel_content located centrally and is only a 6 Euro taxi ride from the main train station. Including their signature Champagne Breakfast, Maritim Hotels offer first class hotel lodgings. Also the Gelsenkirchen Chapter of Rotary International meets in the meeting rooms of Martim once a week.

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