Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen extends across 104 square kilometers within the Ruhr region, featuring converted industrial sites, modern cultural venues, and extensive public parks.

The city transformed from a small village of 6,000 inhabitants in 1840 to a major European coal mining center with 138,000 residents by 1900.

The Musiktheater im Revier presents classical performances while the Kunstmuseum displays contemporary art collections in renovated industrial buildings.

The central train station connects to major German cities, and the local transportation network includes buses and light rail systems operating throughout neighborhoods.

The ZOOM Erlebniswelt recreation park contains three distinct world regions - Alaska, Africa, and Asia - with corresponding wildlife and environmental features.

Location: Münster Government Region

Elevation above the sea: 48 m

Part of: Regionalverband Ruhr

Shares border with: Recklinghausen, Herne, Bochum, Essen, Dorsten, Herten, Gladbeck, Marl

Website: https://gelsenkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.51667,7.10000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06