The city is famous for its past as a mining center, but today it has much more to offer. Bottrop was an important coal-mining center in the 19th century containing factories that produced coal-tar derivatives, chemicals, textiles, and machinery. During World War II the city was heavily bombed and had to be reconstructed. The 50-m-tall walkable steel tetrahedron is the town’s landmark since 1995.
The city is also famous for the theme park Movie Park Germany that consists of 7 areas based on movies and TV series. Moreover, Bottrop hosts many other attractions: The Alpincenter is the world’s longest indoor ski slope and Schloss Beck, a castle from the late baroque period, has been now turned into an amusement park. The Indoor Skydiving vertical wind tunnel attracts skydivers from all over Europe.
Location
Bottrop is a city with district rights located in the western part of Germany, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Münster region, in the Ruhr area.
NATURE:
Elsbachsee (Pfingstsee)
The Elsbach and Schwarzbach rivers have always flowed through the Klrchheller Heide. Lake Pfingstsee, also called Elsbachsee, and Lake Christmas (Schwarzbach) were created by the subsidence of the mountains as a result of the mining activities of the Prosper Haniel mine.
Over the years, unintended consequences of human activity have created extremely valuable biotopes. Due to their biotope values, the lakes are currently part of the “Kirchheller Heide and Hiesfelder Wald” nature reserve. The wonderful landscape attracts tourists.
FUN:
- Movie Park Germany
The Movie Park Germany it’s Germany’s largest film and leisure park, inspires with a multitude of surprises. In total, you can choose from more than forty attractions in five themed areas. Whether adrenaline-packed tours on the roller coasters, spectacular water rides, breathtaking shows or delicious delicacies for the palate!
Definitely do not miss the roller coaster “Star Trek – Operation Enterprise”, the family roller coaster “Movie Park Studio Tour” and the water attraction “Area 51 – Top Secret”.
- Van Helsing’s Factory
Fabryka Van Helsinga to indoor roller coaster w ghost train style. This is about the famous Van Helsing vampire hunter who works on a car in a workshop and throws the visitor into the event. The visitor gradually becomes aware that it will be a scary, exciting ride.
- Freizeitpark Schloss Beck
Freizeitpark Schloss Beck is an amusement palace with many historical attractions and places that allow parents to go back in time, while children can still have fun on the wave slide or the ladybug roller coaster. At the Schloss Beck amusement park in Bottrop, children can not only learn through play, but also enjoy many unexpected surprises.
For example, high in the tower there is a kaleidoscope with bells, which, thanks to its rotating base, constantly creates new games of shapes and colors. When a red and white tourist train speeds along the sidewalks of the colorful palace complex, childhood memories come to life and loud laughter can be heard in the packed carriages. You pass a nostalgic cellar of horror or a spiral staircase leading to the imposing yellow manor house with a late Baroque monument in Kirchhellen.
- Alpincenter Bottrop
The Alpincenter Bottrop offers the longest ski hall in the world. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are also other fun sports, such as a climbing garden. At an altitude of 78 to 155 meters above sea level you can enjoy pure fun on the slopes. There is a 640 m long indoor ski slope. If you are looking for a fun park, you will find it here. Two ski conveyor belts take you up.
- Indoor Skydiving Bottrop GmbH
Indoor Skydiving Bottrop GmbH offers an exciting and unique experience. Live the dream of flying with a skydive in Bottrop! Reviewers praise the friendly and experienced staff, clear instructions in multiple languages, personalized in-flight guidance, and the opportunity to improve skills with each visit. The facility is well organized, equipped with top-class equipment and a clean environm
CULTURE:
- Museum Association Josef Albers Museum Quadrat e.V.
The Museum Association Josef Albers Museum Quadrat e.V. in Bottrop is a fascinating museum that combines diverse art and nature. Bezoekers have various positive characteristics: Interesting tentoon statements that speak to all generations, from children to the dead or adults.
Free access, which is still a fantastic hike. A harmonious atmosphere that integrates art and nature, located in a beautiful park. The mammoth skeleton is a great trekking point, suitable for younger children. Vriendelijk and Gemotiveerd Personnel that informational Rondleidingen offers.
MONUMENTS:
- Tetraeder
The slag heap (Halde) at Beckstrasse in Bottrop is one of the biggest in the Ruhr area. Its height of approximately 60 metres meant that is was predestined for a special kind of slag heap event – the tetrahedron.
Because it can be seen for miles around, the tetrahedron has become a landmark for the people of the region and its visitors. The 50-metre-high steel construction above the plateau of the slag heap rests on four columns. Viewed from afar, it thus seems to be “hovering” despite its ton weight.
