Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen
Phone +49 (0) 209 176-0, info.sge@maritim.de
Places of interest
The region's many leisure activities such as amusement parks, indoor ski slope and more promise an exciting trip.
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ZOOM Erlebniswelt (Zoological world of experience)
A natural habitat for animals and an exotic setting for humans: the ZOOM Erlebniswelt is a place where animals and humans can come face-to-face without visible cage boundaries.
Opening hours:
March and October from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April to September from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
November to February daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Veltins Arena (Arena Auf Schalke)
The approximately 75-minute tour through the VELTINS Arena, home of Schalke 04, takes you through all the fascinating areas of Europe's most modern stadium, including the promenades, the stands, the playing field, the press room, the chapel, the players' areas and the business area.
Times for individual visitors and families
Tuesday to Friday from midday to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Unfortunately, no tours are possible on event days
Appointment required; please call +49 (0) 209 389 2900 (from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Movie Park Germany
It's going to be a spectacular year in Germany's biggest film and entertainment park. Join your favourite stars, from the small and silver screens as they take you on an unforgettable journey throughout five theme areas with over 40 attractions and shows.
Opening times:
From April to November almost daily from 10 a.m. to 4, 6 or 8 p.m.
Shopping at CentrO Oberhausen
CentrO is Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre with more than 220 shops and restaurants, a cinema and much more to discover.
Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Musical, cabaret and theatre
Attend the successful "Starlight Express" musical in Bochum, make the most of regularly changing musicals at the Stage Metronom Theater in Oberhausen, or let yourself be entertained at diverse variety shows and theatre productions in the Ruhr region.
Olé auf Schalke
12th October 2019
October sees the finale of the Olé Party Tour: Germany's biggest party, in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
City of 1000 Lights
3rd November 2019
The "City of 1000 Lights" takes place in the centre of Gelsenkirchen. The event is rounded off by Sunday opening hours for shoppers, and a diverse musical programme with fire show as the grand finale.