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Football passion and industrial charm
Gelsenkirchen offers a journey of contrasts waiting to be explored. Start your day in the serene park of Schloss Berge and admire the captivating architecture of Gelsenkirchen Schloss Horst. Feel the football fever at the iconic VELTINS-Arena. Dive into the city's creative side at the Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen. Ready to discover a city full of surprises and fascination?
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In 2001, the world's first solar power plant on a former mining site was established in Gelsenkirchen.
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Parkstadion
From 1973 to 2008, Gelsenkirchen's Parkstadion served as a major football stadium with an athletics track. FC Schalke 04 held their home games here from 1973 to 2001. Initially, it accommodated 70,600 spectators, later reduced to 62,004 after renovations in 1998.
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen
Established in 1949 and formerly known as Ruhr-Zoo, ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen is operated by the Stadtwerke Gelsenkirchen. Visitors can explore meticulously designed habitats that showcase the diversity of wildlife.
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