Discover Gelsenkirchen Anew: City Tour on a Double Decker Bus

Discover Gelsenkirchen comfortably: The City Tour on a Double Decker Bus

This open city tour combines urban discovery experience, local history, and true Ruhrgebiet atmosphere. On August 2, 2026, it will take around 100 minutes to visit the most prominent sights of Gelsenkirchen – accompanied by knowledgeable city guides who lead with insight, anecdotes, and a sense of the city's cultural heritage.

Industrial Culture, Football History, and Strong City Imagery

The route takes you to places that shape and tell the story of Gelsenkirchen: Nordsternpark and Nordsternturm, the Consol cultural area, historical and current sites of FC Schalke 04, the Rungenberg spoil tip, Horst Castle, Berge Castle, and the Marina Graf Bismarck. This results in a city tour that connects industrial culture, nature, and the present into a vibrant overall picture.

A View from the Double Deck Cabrio Bus

The special appeal lies in the change of perspective: high above the street, the view opens up to spoil landscapes, park axes, architecture, and places with history. The double deck cabrio bus turns the tour into an open city experience where photo opportunities, city panoramas, and the direct impression of the city's transformation are at the center.

Meeting Points with Clear Orientation

The departure takes place at 3:45 PM at Berge Castle, at the bus stop of line 380 on Adenauerallee towards GE-Buer. Another boarding is possible at 4:00 PM in Gelsenkirchen-Buer at travel bus stop 15. The event address of the city of Gelsenkirchen is Ebertstraße 11, 45875 Gelsenkirchen. This makes the tour easily accessible and easy for visitors to plan.

Price, Dates, and Booking

The city tour costs 25.00 euros for adults over 15 years, and children aged 6 to 14 pay 15.00 euros. Children under 6 years and well-behaved dogs ride for free. Anyone wanting to get to know Gelsenkirchen in a relaxed yet informative way will experience a cultural enrichment with high exploration value. Secure your spots now and experience the city from a new perspective.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadtgelsenkirchen/
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Sources:

• City of Gelsenkirchen - City Tours on the Double Decker Bus
• Visit Gelsenkirchen - Events
• City of Gelsenkirchen - Excursions and Attractions
• City of Gelsenkirchen - Public Relations Department 12