museum
Zollverein Coal Mine
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
7 km · about 15 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Wattenscheid is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gelsenkirchen, 7km from Zollverein Coal Mine.
Wattenscheid is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 73,965, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wattenscheid sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wattenscheid to your route.
Wattenscheid (German pronunciation: [ˈvatn̩ˌʃaɪ̯t] ) is a Stadtbezirk (urban district) of the German city of Bochum, in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia. Until its incorporation into Bochum in 1975, Wattenscheid was an independent town with a long history dating back to its first recorded mention in 880. In theRead more
Middle Ages, it was a member of the Hanseatic League and later became known as a coal mining center during the industrialization of the Ruhr region. The last local coal mine closed in 1973.
As of 2025, Wattenscheid has about 74,000 inhabitants. It consists of residential areas and historic churches, including St. Gertrud von Brabant. The district also has a strong sporting tradition, serving as the base for the football club SG Wattenscheid 09, the athletics club TV Wattenscheid 01, and the chess club SV Wattenscheid.
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Wattenscheid is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4806 latitude, 7.1425 longitude.
Wattenscheid has a population of approximately 73,965 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
39 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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