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Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide
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Europe : Central Europe : Germany : North Rhine-Westphalia : Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen [1] is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The city's population as of December 31 2002 was 274,926.
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Understand
World Cup 2006
The stadion (called "Auf Schalke") is reachable by tram line 302 from central station (Hauptbahnhof).
Get in
Gelsenkirchen is centrally located in the Ruhr area, and can be reached by car, train or plane.
By plane
Nearest airpots are located within 100 km from the city.
- Dusseldorf International Airport (approx. 40km)
- Cologne-Bonn Airport (approx. 90 km)
By train
The city can be easily reached using the German train network [2]
By bus
By car
Gelsenkirchen can be reached using the highway (Autobahn) A42, A2, A40, as well as the Bundesstraße B224/A52.
Get around
See
- 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.
Do
Schalke is Gelsenkirchen's professional football/soccer team in Germany's premier league.
Buy
There are 2 major shopping areas:
- at the Bahnhofstraße in Gelsenkirchen city center
- at the Hochstraße in Gelsenkirchen-Buer
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Get out
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