Linnenbrink

Linnenbrink is a nature reserve in Gelsenkirchen, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia. Linnenbrink is situated near the locality Sutum, as well as near the suburb Heßler.

Type: Nature reserve
Description: nature reserve in Germany
Also known as: “Naturschutzgebiet Linnenbrink”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Arena AufSchalke and Horst Castle.

Arena AufSchalke

Stadium

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Arena AufSchalke, currently known as Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium with a retractable roof and slide-out pitch in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Horst Castle, located in the Horst district of Gelsenkirchen, is recognized as one of Westphalia's oldest and most significant Renaissance buildings. During its construction in the 16th century, it ranked among the largest four-winged castle complexes north of the Alps, significantly influencing the architectural style of the Lippe Renaissance.

Nordsternpark

Park

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Nordsternpark is a park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is located on the compound of former mine of Zeche Nordstern. After the closure of the mine in 1993 the area was redeveloped.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Buer and Gladbeck.

Buer

Suburb

Buer is the largest suburb of Gelsenkirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Hochstrasse in the heart of Buer is the largest shopping street in Gelsenkirchen.

Gladbeck

Town

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Gladbeck is a town in the district of Recklinghausen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Gladbeck is quite a young town, first recognised 21 July 1919 when it was given town rights.