Things to do in Bottrop

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Digital scavenger hunt around the Zeche Zollverein in Essen

Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

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Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

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Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children
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Movie Park Germany

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Bring the kids to Movie Park Germany and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Feldhausen. You can attend a football game while in the area.
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Find the best Bottrop areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Eigen

When in Eigen, you can plan a visit to Alpincenter Bottrop and AQUApark Oberhausen, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Batenbrock

While visiting Batenbrock, you might make a stop by sights like Tetrahedon Bottrop and Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW.

Fuhlenbrock

Fuhlenbrock might not have many top sights, but AQUApark Oberhausen and SEA LIFE Oberhausen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Stadtmitte

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Stadtmitte and surrounding area, you can visit Alpincenter Bottrop and Tetrahedon Bottrop.

Boy

Boy is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bottrop area, you might plan a trip to Alpincenter Bottrop or Tetrahedon Bottrop.

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Schermbeck

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Dorsten

A modern glass building with a landscaped garden in front.

Essen

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Huenxe

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Kirchhellen

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottrop worth visiting?
With a mix of history and festivals, there are many things to do in Bottrop. While you're here, visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Bottrop?
Movie Park Germany and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen are two awesome places to kick-start your adventures. Remember to explore the dining and shopping options in Bottrop while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bottrop?
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen is one of the top tourist attractions in Bottrop and should be high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Bottrop?
Three days will give you enough time to check out many city sights, such as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, AQUApark Oberhausen and Metronom Theater. The average stay in Bottrop is two days. If you have the time to extend your break, Düsseldorf isn't far away.
Is Bottrop a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Bottrop, like Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum and Josef Albers Museum, are within walking distance. You can also explore several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Just 2 kilometers from the city center of Bottrop is Boy and Karnap is 5 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Bottrop with kids?
If you are after activities and attractions for all of your group, here are some fabulous ideas for what to do in Bottrop with kids.
What to do in Bottrop for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Bottrop, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Grugahalle or Red Dot Design Museum.
Are there free things to do in Bottrop?
One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Bottrop is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without getting your cash out. Nordsternpark is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.