Recklinghausen, Germany
About Recklinghausen:
Recklinghausen is a city in Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a population of approximately 120,000 people and is known for its historic town center, as well as its proximity to the Ruhr industrial area. The city is also home to several notable educational institutions, including the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Folkwang University of the Arts. Additionally, Recklinghausen is the location of several annual cultural events, such as the Ruhrfestspiele theater festival and the Zeche Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Things to do in Recklinghausen
- Attend a performance at the Ruhrfestspiele Theater Festival
- Explore the Zeche Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Königlich-Preußisches Schützenmuseum (Royal Prussian Shooting Museum)
- Take a tour of the Stadtmuseum Recklinghausen
- Visit the Castrop-Rauxel Zoo
- See a concert or show at the Glaspalast Recklinghausen
- Take a walk in the Stadtgarten Recklinghausen
- Visit the Schloss Recklinghausen
- Shop at the Recklinghäuser Markt
- Take a guided tour of St. Peter’s Church
- Attend an event at the Stadthalle Recklinghausen
- Visit the Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- See a performance at the Folkwang University of the Arts
- Learn about steel production at the Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Visitor Center
- Visit the Hohenlimburg Castle
- Take a walk along the Stadtmauer Recklinghausen (City Wall of Recklinghausen)
- See the architecture of St. John’s Church
- Enjoy a play at the Freilichtbühne Recklinghausen (Open-Air Theater)
- Shop for Christmas gifts at the Recklinghausen Christmas Market
- Relax in the Stadtpark Recklinghausen (City Park)