Tours of the IGA Site: Experience Gelsenkirchen's Future in Nordsternpark

Discovering the future IGA site in Nordsternpark

This city tour takes you to a place where Gelsenkirchen's future is already taking shape: Nordsternpark will be one of the future gardens of the IGA Metropole Ruhr 2027. On a roughly two-hour walk, you will experience how the Emscher island is gradually transforming into a new green landscape of experiences.

Industrial backdrop meets garden vision

The path leads through a site that uniquely combines industrial culture and landscape architecture. Directly on the Rhein-Herne Canal stands the amphitheater, which, with its distinctive water location, is one of the most impressive event venues in the city. A future space is being created around the park, which already piques curiosity for IGA 2027 and its lasting impacts for Gelsenkirchen.

What makes this tour special

It's not about a classic tour, but a real discovery experience. The tour shows what changes will be visible in Nordsternpark by 2027, which highlights visitors can expect in the exhibition year, and which elements will remain as sustainable gains for the city after the IGA. Additionally, there are exciting insights into the interplay of water, green spaces, mobility, and quality of stay.

Practical information for your walk

The tour lasts about two hours and is aimed at guests who are fit for walking. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear, preferably safety shoes, are recommended. The group size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and registration is mandatory. The meeting point is at the amphitheater in Nordsternpark at Grothusstraße 201 in Gelsenkirchen. For travel, parking is available at the amphitheater, as well as barrier-free access with a tactile guidance system and wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the area of the new entrance.

Conclusion

Those who want to experience Gelsenkirchen from a new perspective will find a compact, informative, and atmospheric city tour with a view of the future. The tour combines local history, industrial culture, and landscape development into an inspiring outing. Register now and discover the IGA site before the big garden exhibition.

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Sources:

• City of Gelsenkirchen - Event Calendar Tours of the IGA Site
• Visit Gelsenkirchen - City Tours and Guides
• Tourist Info Gelsenkirchen - Tour of the future IGA Site
• City of Gelsenkirchen - Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater
• City of Gelsenkirchen - Parking at the Amphitheater
• City of Gelsenkirchen - IGA-Plaza and barrier-free entrance
• IGA 2027 Ruhr Area - Future Garden Gelsenkirchen