Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is known to many as the former "City of 1,000 Fires" – once shaped by coal and steel, it has long since transformed. Today, it offers exciting insights into the history of the Ruhr area and surprisingly many green spaces. For a convertible tour in North Rhine-Westphalia, Gelsenkirchen is an authentic and worthwhile stop along the Route of Industrial Heritage.

On a convertible tour along the Route of Industrial Heritage

Gelsenkirchen is directly located on the Route of Industrial Heritage, connecting several interesting stages. Particularly impressive is the Nordstern Colliery in the same-named Nordsternpark. The former mining facility has been transformed into a modern landscape and culture park – including an amphitheater, the Rhine-Herne Canal, and an observation tower. With the convertible, the site can be easily accessed via side roads or directly along the canal-side routes.

Driving through Gelsenkirchen often surprises: instead of heavy traffic, one experiences green avenues, well-kept neighborhoods, and repeatedly encounters references to the industrial heritage – decommissioned coal towers, brick halls, and heaps shape the image.

Between parks, canals, and football tradition

In addition to Nordsternpark, Rheinelbepark with its Heaven Staircase is an exciting destination for a short break or a little walk. The Gelsenkirchen Science Park, with its glass arch and adjacent green areas, also invites visitors to linger. Those interested in football should make a detour to Veltins-Arena – the home stadium of FC Schalke 04 is located in close proximity to the A2, but can also be easily reached via smaller routes.

Those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city can drive south with the convertible and explore, for example, the Ückendorfer Forest or the quiet paths along the Emscher.

Gelsenkirchen – A piece of real region on the convertible tour in North Rhine-Westphalia

Gelsenkirchen uniquely combines the past and present of the Ruhr area like no other city. For a convertible tour in North Rhine-Westphalia, the city is a place full of contrasts: from green parks to architectural relics of industrial culture to modern urban culture. Whether as a destination or a stopover – Gelsenkirchen is authentic, surprisingly green, and full of stories.