Bismarck Travel Guide

Gelsenkirchen

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.
A bridge over a river with greenery on both sides.
A large blue sphere with yellow polka dots, supported by red pillars, with a red crane structure on top, set in a fenced park area.
A black and white animal with orange fur, resting on a wooden log.
A suspension bridge with a chain-link fence, a river below, and a cloudy sky.

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ZOOM Erlebniswelt

9.0/10 (32 reviews)
Why not visit the animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your trip to Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.
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Things to do

Bochum: Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Bochum: Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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Bochum: Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
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The price is ฿1,852 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿1,852
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19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rudolf Weber-Arena and Schwanentor are located ...
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"The environment and the facility is generally clean and lovely. I liked their lighting system. But their wi-fi never worked, I could not watch the TV. Some of the staff are ill-mannered. They have a very poor check-in policy. I couldn't check in on the day I had booked and git in the next day. Instead ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

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Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿1,854 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,854
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10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
"Very nice place, antique but clean and good looking. Comfortable and nice rooms!!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

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Mercure Hotel Duisburg City

Mercure Hotel Duisburg City

Landfermannstr. 20 Duisburg NW
The price is ฿3,000 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,000
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23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (994 reviews)
"Bathroom had a bit on mould in the shower area and also the day we got room service the room wasn’t cleaned entirely."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is ฿1,730 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿1,730
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18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and ...
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PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

Paderborner Str. 79 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿2,275 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,275
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Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (732 reviews)
"Clean and modern room, ideal for short stay"

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

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Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Massenbergstr. 19-21 Bochum NW
The price is ฿2,550 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,550
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23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bochum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (769 reviews)
"I had two medical emergencies and the staff could not have been more helpful."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Mercure Hotel Bochum City
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Where to stay in Bismarck

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A historic building with a prominent tower and a large dome, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with outdoor seating.

Buer

Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city.

A river with a white tent-like structure, a red bridge, and lush greenery.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

A historic stone church with a prominent central tower and arched windows.

Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travellers visit Schalke. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.

A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.
Photo by Paul Devall
Open Photo by Paul Devall

Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

A traditional half-timbered house by a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery.

Gelsenkirchen-Nord

When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Veltins-Arena or Movie Park Germany and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.

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