Nordsternpark, Gelsenkirchen

Name: Nordsternpark
Address: Am Bugapark 1, Gelsenkirchen, 45899, Germany
Telephone: +49 209 9516

#5 among attractions in Gelsenkirchen

Park, Historical place, Relax in park

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Nordsternpark is a park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is located on the compound of former mine of Zeche Nordstern. After the closure of the mine in 1993 the area was redeveloped. In 1997, the Bundesgartenschau took place here. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 108 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'17"N, 7°2'5"E

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Am Bugapark 1Gelsenkirchen-Mitte (Heßler)Gelsenkirchen 45899 Germany

Contact

+49 209 9516

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Nordsternpark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: GelsenTrabPark, Rhine–Herne Canal, Schurenbachhalde, Karl am Kanal.

1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
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1.2 miNE
Canal
Rhine–Herne Canal, Gelsenkirchen
30 min walk • The Rhine–Herne Canal is a 45.6-kilometre-long transportation canal in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with five canal locks. The canal was built over a period of eight years and connects the harbour in Duisburg on the Rhine with the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Henrichenburg, following the valley of the Emscher.
0.9 miSW
Park
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~1590 ftNE
51°31'30"N • 7°2'19"E
Karl am Kanal, Gelsenkirchen
8 min walk • Museum
~360 ftNW
51°31'21"N • 7°2'2"E
Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen, Gelsenkirchen
2 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
1.2 miNW
Church
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32 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Hippolytus is a listed neo-Gothic church building in Horst, a district of Gelsenkirchen.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Mountain
Halde Zollverein 4/11, Gelsenkirchen
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1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mathias-Stinnes-Stadion, Essen
29 min walk • Mathias-Stinnes-Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Essen, Germany. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 people. In 1956 it was used as venue for the first unofficial fixture of a German female national team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nordsternpark?

Nearby attractions include Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen, Gelsenkirchen (2 min walk), Karl am Kanal, Gelsenkirchen (8 min walk), Schurenbachhalde, Essen (24 min walk).

How to get to Nordsternpark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nordsternpark:

Bus

Krokuswinkel • Lines: 383, Ne14 (10 min walk)
Rhein-Herne-Kanal • Lines: 383, Ne14 (13 min walk)

Metro

Schloss Horst • Lines: U11 (29 min walk)
Boyer Straße • Lines: U11 (30 min walk)

Train

Boyer Straße (30 min walk)
Fischerstraße (30 min walk)