Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is the heart of the old industrial area of Germany and the Nordsternpark, on the site of the former Nordstern colliery, offers a variety of recreational activities.
One attraction is "Deutschland Express", the largest model railway in the world. Whilst in Gelsenkirchen, why not visit the many museums and exhibitions that trace its industrial past.
Climb the 'Stairway to Heaven' to get some good views of the area. For children a visit to the Zoo or to the nearby Movie Park in Bottrop is worthwhile.
Münster Summer Fun Fair
The largest fun fair of the whole region around Muenster will attract a lot of people in the springtime. ...
Bremen Freimarkt
As a comparable counterpart to the Oktoberfest in Munich, make sure you visit the oldest and biggest autumn festival in Germany, the Freimarkt ...
