Private jet charter to Gelsenkirchen
Set in the heart of western Germany’s Ruhr region near major cities like Dusseldorf and Cologne, Gelsenkirchen is a former coal mining hub nicknamed “the city of a thousand fires”. Now home to a famous football club and fascinating historic sites, there’s plenty in this former industrial metropolis to keep visitors busy for a few days. Experience it all: get a fast quote with Air Charter Service to charter your private jet today.
There are no working coal mines left in Gelsenkirchen, but many have been repurposed in homage to the city’s industrial heritage. The Zeche Nordstern colliery, now a scenic park with a climbing wall scaling the mine's spoil heap, is just one landmark on the Industrial Heritage Trail showcasing the Ruhr region’s mining history. We also recommend making the trip to nearby Essen for another highlight, the UNESCO-listed Zeche Zollverein industrial park.
Although much of Gelsenkirchen’s historic architecture was destroyed by heavy bombing in World War II, several moated castles survived and can still be admired today. Horst Castle is a former Renaissance palace that now houses a museum, while Berge Castle hosts concerts and festivals. The city also boasts many wonderful green spaces with playgrounds and ponds, as well as beautifully landscaped botanical gardens.
Whether you’re travelling with children or simply love nature, ZOOM Erlebniswelt should be high on your list of things to do here. A wide range of creatures including polar bears, lions, orangutans, giraffes and red pandas reside at this award-winning zoo. There are also two fun-packed theme parks just north of the city in Scholven. If art is more your thing, head to Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen to peruse works by world-renowned artists.
Gelsenkirchen is a footballing city that’s home to seven-time German champions FC Schalke, the third most successful club in Bundesliga history. Their stadium, Veltins-Arena, holds 60,000 fans and boasts a retractable roof and slide-out pitch. There’s an interesting museum where you can learn more about their 1930s heyday, while behind-the-scenes tours are available if you fancy walking down the tunnel and onto the pitch.
Simply contact one of our team and we can arrange everything you need to charter a private jet to Gelsenkirchen, landing at Dortmund Airport or Dusseldorf International Airport.
