Things to do in Bottrop

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Duisburg: Guided Walking Tour through the inner harbour

Duisburg: Guided Walking Tour through the inner harbour

€14
per adult
Duisburg: Guided Walking Tour through the inner harbour
Digital scavenger hunt around the Zeche Zollverein in Essen

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

€40
per traveller
Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
Audiobook City Rally around the Jahrhunderthalle with Sir Peter Morgan

Private audio book city rally around the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum

€40
per traveller
Private audio book city rally around the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum
Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour

Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour

€40
per traveller
Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour
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Movie Park Germany

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Bring your family to Movie Park Germany and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Feldhausen. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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Find the best Bottrop areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Stadtmitte

While there might not be top attractions in Stadtmitte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alpincenter Bottrop and Tetrahedon Bottrop.

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Batenbrock

If you're spending some time in Batenbrock, Tetrahedon Bottrop and Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW are top sights worth seeing.

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Eigen

While there might not be top attractions in Eigen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alpincenter Bottrop and AQUApark Oberhausen.

Fuhlenbrock

When in Fuhlenbrock, you can plan a visit to AQUApark Oberhausen and SEA LIFE Oberhausen, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ebel

Ebel might not have many top sights, but Alpincenter Bottrop and Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Oberhausen

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Gelsenkirchen

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Schermbeck

A historic stone building with multiple towers and a reflection in the water.

Dorsten

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Essen

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 Theatre. 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 neighbourhoods on foot. Just 2 kilometres from the city centre of Bottrop is Boy and Karnap is 5 kilometres 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 neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without getting your cash out. Nordsternpark is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.