Guided Tours of the IGA Site: Experience Gelsenkirchen in transformation

IGA Future Site in Nordsternpark: A tour through Gelsenkirchen's green transformation

This guided tour will take place on June 14, 2026, over the future IGA site in Nordsternpark and will showcase how the Emscher Island is evolving into a future garden for the IGA Metropole Ruhr 2027. During the approximately two-hour walk, visitors will experience urban development, landscape architecture, and local history first-hand.

An adventure between industrial history and future garden

Nordsternpark represents like no other place in Gelsenkirchen the transformation from an industrial area to a lush urban green space with high quality of stay. The tour provides insights into the changes around the amphitheater, the park, and the Emscher Island, demonstrating how a former industrial site is developing into a vibrant future space.

What is particularly fascinating on the tour

The walk combines clear orientation with impressive perspectives of the area. The amphitheater by the Rhine-Herne Canal serves as a distinctive meeting point, while participants can view the future open spaces and planned developments for the IGA 2027 along the way. Participants will experience not only sights but also a piece of city history that is tangible.

Practical conditions for groups and individual guests

The tour lasts about two hours, is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and costs 8 euros per person. Registration is mandatory. Additional tours are available upon request. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended, as the walk takes place outdoors and focuses on a changing landscape.

Meeting point with orientation by the water

The tour starts at the amphitheater in Nordsternpark, Grothusstraße 201 in 45883 Gelsenkirchen. The location is directly by the Rhine-Herne Canal and in the heart of Nordsternpark, providing good orientation for those wishing to experience the IGA site as a guided exploration.

Conclusion: Book early and experience the transformation live

Anyone wishing to get to know Gelsenkirchen as a city in transition will find in this tour an informative and atmospheric access to one of the most exciting future projects in the region. The combination of industrial history, landscape change, and IGA anticipation makes the walk a cultural enrichment. Register now and discover Nordsternpark on its way to becoming a future garden.

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Sources:

• Guided Tours of the IGA Site - City of Gelsenkirchen
• Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen - City of Gelsenkirchen
• IGA Construction Information - City of Gelsenkirchen
• Visit Gelsenkirchen - IGA 2027 in Gelsenkirchen
• Netiquette and Social Media Channels - City of Gelsenkirchen
• Previous IGA Tour - City of Gelsenkirchen