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Short break in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Short break in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Cologne Cathedral is one of the most fascinating architectural constructions in Germany; the 500-step climb is undoubtedly worth the effort. The old town with its many bars and shops is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Also home to the world carnival.

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1Live Krone (9.9 miles SE)

12/3/09 to 12/3/09

Cranger Kirmes - Crange fun fair (5 miles W)

Sparkassen Giro (9.9 miles SE)

Zeltfestival Ruhr (15.5 miles SE)

08/20/2010 to 09/05/2010

Bochum kulinarisch (9.9 miles SE)

VELTINS Arena (0.2 miles N)

01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009

Ruhrmarathon (22.4 miles SE)

Ruhr.2010 (13.7 miles SW)

01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010

Ruhrtriennale 2009 (9.9 miles SE)

08/15/2009 to 10/11/2009

Bochum Total! (9.9 miles SE)

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Extraschicht - night of industry culture

  • Cultural highlights Ruhr Area
  • Ruhrgebiet Tourismus GmbH & Co
  • 49 208 1816 ext. 50

German mining museum tour

  • German mining museum Bochum
  • Bochum Tourismus
  • 49 1805 2602 ext. 34

Mont Cenis Academy tour

  • Mont Cenis Academy Herne
  • Tour de Ruhr
  • 49 203 42919 ext. 42

Moritz Fiege Brewery Tour

  • Moritz Fiege Brewery Bochum
  • Bochum Tourismus
  • 49 1805 2602 ext. 34

Night Light Tour

  • Landschaftspark Duisburg
  • Landschaftspark Duisburg
  • 49 203 42919 ext. 42

Ranger Tour

  • Zoom Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen
  • Zoom Erlebniswelt
  • 49 209 9545 ext. 0

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Parkallee 3 Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia 45891 Germany

  • Phone:  49 209 860 0
  • Fax :  49 209 860 111
  • Sales:  49 234 893955 ext. 5

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Cologne Weather:

  • November 27, 2009
  • AM Rain/Wind / PM Showers
  • Hi:47F |8C
  • Low:43F |6C