Excursion destinations & sights with useful tourist information
Discover the surroundings.
Discover the surroundings.
There is always something to discover
The Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, a region with numerous attractions. Take bike trips and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the hotel. Thanks to the good transport connections, you can easily explore the entire Ruhr area from our hotel. Grab a delicious drink at one of the many restaurants in the area. Prefer a lively atmosphere? Then visit one of the surrounding cities such as Essen, Oberhausen, or Düsseldorf, and enjoy a wonderfully characteristic excursion.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Play and Build
At LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Oberhausen, everything revolves around creativity and fun. Children can build with millions of LEGO bricks, discover exciting attractions, and immerse themselves in colorful worlds. With interactive play areas, a 4D cinema, and a miniature city, it is the perfect destination for an entertaining and educational family outing.
Movie Park Germany
Adventure for young and old
The Movie Park Germany in Bottrop is the perfect amusement park for movie fans and adventurers. With exciting roller coasters, spectacular shows, and attractions based on famous movies and series, there is something for everyone. From cool stunt shows to children's areas with popular characters, the park offers a day full of action, fun, and Hollywood magic for the whole family.
Niederrhein Therme
Relaxation and well-being
The Niederrhein Therme in Duisburg is the right place for those seeking relaxation and well-being. In the midst of the green Revierpark Mattlerbusch, you will find thermal baths, various saunas, and a wide range of wellness treatments. Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life or spend a day in complete relaxation - here you can recharge your energy.
Westfield CentrO Oberhausen
Shopping and enjoyment
The Westfield CentrO in Oberhausen is one of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Europe. With over 250 shops, cozy restaurants, and great leisure activities, it is the perfect place for a day trip. Whether it's fashion, lifestyle, or delicious food - at CentrO, you can find everything under one roof, in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere.
Wittringen Castle Park
Nature and Culture
The Wittringen Castle Park in Gladbeck is a beautiful place where nature, relaxation, and history come together. At the heart of the park lies the picturesque Wittringen Castle, surrounded by ponds, old trees, and idyllic walking paths. The park is perfect for a peaceful stroll, a picnic, or a visit to the museum in the castle. With a playground and a petting zoo, it is also ideal for families with children.
ZOOM Adventure World
A world tour at the zoo
The ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen is not an ordinary zoo - it is an adventurous journey through three fascinating worlds: Alaska, Africa, and Asia. The animals live in spacious, naturalistic enclosures as they would in their natural habitats. Visitors can experience polar bears, giraffes, monkeys, and many other animals up close on walking paths, observation platforms, and even boat tours. A perfect combination of nature experience, education, and fun for the whole family.
Discover here what else the surroundings have to offer.
Discover here what else the surroundings have to offer.
And much more
In addition to the great excursion destinations in the area, there are many other activities to discover. Take a leisurely bike ride, go for a nice walk, get out on the water, or visit the most interesting museums in the region.