This book is the only English language guide to the Ruhr area and is widely recognised as one of the best travel guides around. Even Germans buy it because the information is so reliable! It has a comprehensive list of all the good places to go, (museums, parks, swimming baths, industrial heritage sites, cafés, restaurants, discos etc) including addresses, websites and how to get there by public transport. Because it covers the whole area it'll be valid for those visiting Gelsenkirchen as well as Dortmund. Price: €11.80.
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