Art Inn Hotel & Boardinghouse Dinslaken

Within walking distance in about 20 minutes is the largest bowling center on the Lower Rhine.

Information at www.superbowl-nrw.de.

The Burgtheater Dinslaken was built in 1934 directly next to the medieval castle Dinslaken in the city center as an open-air stage. Throughout the year various OpenAir events take place. The best-known festival is the Fantastival, held annually in the summer months. More information on www.fantastival.de. (about 5 minutes walk from the Art Inn Hotel).

The Dachstudio Dinslaken is a function room within the building of the VHS and Stadtbibliothek. More information about events at www.dinslaken.de/de/inhalt/veranstaltungen/ (within walking distance about 6 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel).

The approximately 80 km long Emscher rises southeast of Dortmund at Holzwickede, flows through the southeast of Dortmund and then turns to the northwest.In Dinslaken north of the settlement" Am Stapp "flows the Emscher - after about 80 km currently still a fall structure into the Rhine.

At the mouth of the Emscher estuary, an artificial floodplain landscape is currently being created near the mouth of the idyllic Emscher estuary.A Cafe and a children's playground with barefoot path and picnic areas invite cyclists and strollers to rest All the offers on the farm reflect the principles of sustainability, and the farm not only serves as a place for informal learning, experiencing and experiencing ecological issues, but is also an informative contact point for the reconstruction of the Emscher.

More Information at www.hof-emschermuendung.de.

Ideal as a bike ride in just 20 minutes to the Emscher estuary - about 3.5km. Easy to reach on foot in about 45 minutes.

Dinslaken has an ice skating rink, which can be easily reached on foot within 15 minutes.

By car in 3 minutes to the Ice rink from Art Inn Hotel.

Information at www.eishalle-dinslaken.de.

Eissporthalle Dinslaken is home to the cobras and the site of many events, such as kids on ice, camps on ice and various freestyle events.

The Kathrin Türks Halle is the actual Stadthalle and is located in the city park of Dinslaken directly opposite the old castle Dinslaken - today's town hall and the Burgtheater. Various events - whether theater, cabaret or various music performances take place here regularly. More information at www.dinslaken.de/de/tourismus-freizeit/veranstaltungsorte. (about 5 minutes walk from the Art Inn Hotel).

Gray turns green - under this principle, the large open spaces of the former Lohberg colliery are transformed into a new recreation and leisure landscape: completely unsealed, sustainably ecologically treated, attractively planted and attractively designed by well-known landscape architects.

Scenic center of the entire quarter is the new mountain park: a high-quality landscaped park with the two former dumps as landmarks and viewpoints, with meadows and play areas, open spaces and promenades around a new lake, the Lohberger pond.

By bike in 15 minutes to Bergpark Lohberg - also easy to reach by bus in about 12 minutes from the train station Dinslaken.

The Ledigenheim Lohberg built in 1917 as a living room for miners, is an imposing building complex of approx. 6,000 square meters. The Ledigenheim today offers rooms for meetings and various events. More information at www.ledigenheim-lohberg.de. (by car about 10 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel).

Within the Museum Voswinckelshof you will find interesting changing exhibitions on the history of Dinslaken.

Information at www.dinslaken.de/de/tourismus-freizeit/museum-voswinckelshof.

The modern architecture of the Neutor Gallery is perfectly integrated into the established structures of Dinslaken's city center and thus forms a welcoming, new entrée to the city center.

The newly designed Neutorplatz also invites you to linger and form a flowing transition between the Neutor Galerie and the traditional shopping street in the heart of Dinslaken." With its barrier-free design, the center is an attractive shopping destination for young and old.  

More information on www.neutorgalerie.de.

The Neutorgalerie is easily accessible form the Art Inn Hotel within 7 minutes walk.

Is Dinslaken's shopping zone - starting from the Neutorplatz to Duisburger Strasse / Altmarkt - about 5 minutes walk from the hotel

Regardless if Indoor or Outdoor Pool - also a Beach with a Swimming lake - Dinslaken has to offer a lot.

An indoor pool is available to all visitors just 15 minutes walk from the hotel.

Information at www.dinamare-dinslaken.de.

At the Tendering lakes a beach is offered with a Swimming lake - about 7 minutes by car from the hotel.

Discover Dinslaken as part of a city tour, on foot, by bike, by Segway or by covered wagon.

A wide range of themed city tours is available. In addition to fixed dates, guided tours can also be booked at selected times.

For further information contact the hotel reception or

Information can be found on https://www.dinslaken.de/de/tourismus-freizeit/stadtfuehrungen/

Various tours are offered:

Cultural and city historical tours - adventure tours - local history and much more.

For more information about Dinslaken and the surrounding area, you can obtainthe current tourism at the Stadtinformation.

Located in the Lohberg district, in the Theater Halbe Treppe you will find cabaret projects, cabaret, comedy, concerts, readings and much more. More information at www.theaterhalbetreppe.de. (by car about 10 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel).

Horse racing and various events take place regularly at the Dinslaken race course - also the Martinikirmes.

Annual Porschetreffen and home of the Martinikirmes in November.

Easy accessible within a 10-minute walk,

Information is available at www.dintrab.net.

The Martinikirmes in Dinslaken and the Martinsmarkt have been an established custom for centuries. Already in the 15th century, a fair was held before the Martinsmesse. Since 2012 is the Martinikirmes on the grounds of the trotting track.

A former factory hall that has been converted into an event venue with a music pub, see www.walzwerk-din.de (within walking distance of about 7 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel).

The classic development in Alt-Lohberg was built in 1907 at the same time as the mine in a purely rural environment and distinguishes itself positively from many older colonies in the Ruhr area due to its high proportion of private open spaces.

Today it is a listed building and is a landmark on the" Route Industrial Heritage. "Following the example of English garden cities, a colony with over 900 homes, shops, schools, kindergartens, post office, police station and doctors' offices was built varied appearance

central workshop A completely different event location was created on the former Lohberg colliery from an old factory building. In addition to film productions that took place there are more and more frequently held music events by well-known artists there. (by car about 5 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel).

Dinslaken and the surrounding area have a distinctive cycling network.

Rotbach Cycle Route: 4 rivers to experience: Rotbach, Rhine, Lippe, Emscher   The signposted "Rotbach Route" runs between the lower reaches of Lippe and Emscher (historical territory "Land Dinslaken"). Cycling maps are available at the reception.   or even create a route.

Other interesting cycling routes: Römer-Lippe route, Rheinrad trail, Ruhrtalradweg, Emscher cycle path

We are member of the ADFC - Bett & Bike Organisation and offer as well Bicycle hire via NiederrheinRad provided by Niederrhein Tourismus.

Attractive is also a hike through the nature reserve" Hiesfelder forest ", because various thematic trails invite you to shorter or longer walks and excursions.

The flora and fauna of this mixed forest, which forms the southwestern part of the Hohe Mark nature park, are clearly illustrated by information boards, which are supplemented by shelters and viewpoints.

A hiking network of around 1,900 kilometers opens up in the Hohe Mark nature park the Franzosenstraße or the Rotbachsee in the district Hiesfeld are a good starting point for shorter or longer hikes.

With its abundant cultural attractions and its scenic abundance, the specially protected landscape area has a large number of excursion destinations.

With its 1040.87 square kilometers, the Hohe Mark nature park is one of the largest nature reserves in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Immediately adjacent to the urban area of Dinslaken, the Hohe Mark nature park with its forests, rivers and lakes is ideal for cycling or hiking - the Rotbach valley is only 15 minutes away from the hotel.

An adventure and Funpark in Bottrop-Kirchhellen in which the whole world of film and action, Atractions and Specials can be found as well as numerous rides. 

Accessible by car from Art Inn Hotel in aproximate 27 minutes - 20,4 km - or per bicyle in 1 hour 10 mnutes.

Information on www.movieparkgermany.de

Please note the different opening times of Moviepark. If you would like you can order as well a Lunchbox at Reception of the hotel to take with you on your day trip. 

Centro is the largest shopping center in Germany - easily accessible by public transport from the train station Dinslaken or by car in just 20 minutes.

Centro Oberhausen is more than just a big shopping center. Here you will find the Prommenande - a gastronomic mile with a restaurant next to each other - the Arena Oberhausen where many national and international stars give their performance - the Metronom Theater with its changing musical shows - Legoland Discovery Center - Sealife Adventure Park and the AquaPark Oberhausen.

More Information on www.centro.de.

And at Christmas time, Centro Oberhausen hosts one of the biggest and most famous Christmas markets in the region.

The Legoland Discovery Centre offers with its numerous attractions an ulitmate Family experience in the Ruhrgebiet area.

Easy accessible by Car within 27 minutes - approx. 17,7km from the hotel - by bike in approximate 53 minutes or by public transport in 27 minutes from the station in Dinslaken.

Information can be found on www.legolanddiscovercentre.de.

Access to Legoland Discovery Centre is only allowed to adults together with Children. Ideal for Children up to the age of 12 years old.

Popular Aquarium with exotic animal located at CentrO. Among other things with one of the largest shark farms in Europe.

Easy to reach by car in 27 minutes - about 17.7km from the hotel - by bike in about 53 minutes or by public transport in 27 minutes from the train station Dinslaken.

Information can be found on www.sealife.de.

Ideal in combination with a visit to the Legoland Discovery Center Oberhausen.

Another Industrial monument is the foremost largest Gas storage tank in Europe - located in Oberhausen. Nowadays it is being used for Exhibitions, Concerts and Theatre plays.

Easiest way to get to the Gasometer is by Car from the Art Inn Hotel within 27 minutes - 17,2 km. Also by bike it is not far - only 55 minutes following the Emscher River coming from direction Dinslaken. 

An impressive place with changing exhibitions. It is one of the highest event halls in Europe and one of the anchor points of the Route of Industrial Heritage. A visit is definitely worthwhile.

The castle built in the classical style has the town Oberhausen to owe its name.

Along with the Schlosspark (Kaisergarten), the complex is a popular excursion and leisure destination, including the Ludwig Galerie with its renowned exhibitions, a perennial garden, a cottage garden, a show garden and a small game reserve.

Information can be found on de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Oberhausen.

Easiest to reach by car in 21 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel (15.5km). But also by bike it is not far - 50 minutes. By public transport you reach the castle Oberhausen with the Kaisergarten in 40 minutes starting from the train station in Dinslaken.

With the Delfinarium, the tropical hall of Rio Negro, the Chinese Garden, the Koala house and many more attractions the Zoo in Duisburg is worth while an excursion for the whole family. 

From the Art Inn Hotel by Car in 24 minutes - 20,5km - Also per Bicyle in aprroximate 1 hour 10 minutes or by public transport in 40 minutes easy accessible.

Information on http://www.zoo-duisburg.de/

Opened in 1934 the Zoo Duisburg is one of the picturesque Zoos in Northrhine Westphalia. Regardless if Adult or Child here you can spent a wonderful adventures day.

Experience a Zoo different in an unuasl created World. You can watch animals from close distance - i.e during an adventureous boat trip through wilderness Africas or by walking through a Glas Tunnel in the Seal pool area.

Best accessible by car from Art Inn Hotel in 38 minutes - 31,2km. But also by bike you can reach Zoom in just 1 hour 45 minutes.

More information can be found on www.zoom-erlebniswelt.de.

A completely different experience of a zoo. One has the feeling one is in direct contact with the animals. Definitively worth a visit.

Undoubtedly, the area lying on the northern outskirts of Duisburg is one of the funniest parks in Germany.

Actually, this is actually a mixture of industrial monument, green area, open-air museum and amusement park, because the landscape park was created on the site of a metallurgical plant operated until 1985.

Information under www.landschaftspark.de.

To reach from the Art Inn Hotel by bike in just 40 minutes - by car in 17 minutes - 13.1km - or by tram directly from the hotel in just 39 minutes.

In summary, the docks and harbour on the Ruhr and the Rhine are the largest inland ports in the world, and a large portion of the docks can be visited by a tour with the Weiße Flotte. 

By car from the Art Inn Hotel in just 17 minutes to the Ruhrort harbor (15km) or by bike in 47 minutes. Also easily accessible by tram from the hotel in 44 minutes.

A harbor cruise in Duisburg is definitely an experience and should not be missed.

The colliery and the coking plant, which were shut down in 1986, are industrial monuments and belong to the UNESCO World Heritage List, including the Museum Trail" Path of Coal "and various art and design exhibitions.

The Zeche Zollverein can be reached from the Art Inn Hotel by car in 47 minutes - 30.9km - by public transport in 37 minutes from the train station Dinslaken or by bike - as a nice bike ride in about 1 hour 45 minutes.

As an industrial monument and part of the world cultural heritage, a visit to the Zeche Zollverein is a must.

The Rheinprommenade Wesel not only invites to go for a walk - but also the annual Weseler PPP Days take place here. More information on https://www.weselmarketing.de/ (by car about 30 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel)

In the open-air museum in Xanten, you can visit an excavated Roman city, which has been partially reconstructed: an ideal opportunity to get to know life in the time of the ancient Romans. 

Accessible from the Art Inn Hotel in 37 minutes by car - 29.4km or by bike (beautiful bike ride) in 1 hour 25 minutes.

Information can be found on http://www.apx.lvr.de/

An experience of the special kind. Whether you want to go on historical treasure hunt of the old Romans, or only the fantasitsche environment with the leisure center of the Xantener South Sea enjoy. Maybe also a visit to the historic center of Xanten. It is worth exploring the open-air museum Xanten.

Götterswickerhamm is located on the dike promenade. Here you can go for a nice walk or see the ships passing by on the Rhine - sitting in the beer gardens or the riverside located restaurants.

In addition to the romance of an old Rhine village, you can also enjoy mini golf. For hikers a 7 km long path across the Rhine dike from Strandhaus Ahr in Götterswickerhamm to the landing stage of the ferry Walsum Orsoy can be highly recommended - Also a Boat mooring in Götterswickerhamm from which you can take round trips with the boat River Lady on the Rhine in the direction of Duisburg and Xanten is worthwhile to see.

Ideal for a trip by bike from the Art Inn Hotel in about 25 minutes - 7.2km to the Rhine to Götteswickerhamm. But also on foot you can reach it in about 1 hour 30 minutes. By car in just 12 minutes.

Various manor houses such as Wasserschloss Voerde, Haus Wohnung, Haus Ahr or Haus Götteswick testify of the history of our Niederrhein.

Haus Voerde is an originally medieval moated castle and is a listed building. It serves as registry office, cultural center for events and restaurant.

Haus Wohnung is a mansion built in the 15th century as a moated castle with mill and is now privately owned.

Close to Haus Wohnung stood the estate Ahr which already in 1241 documentary mention. Unfortunately it decayed and only remains reminiscent of the Ahrstraße in Voerde to the original exist.

More Information on: http://www.hv-voerde.de/

In an interesting time journey through Voerde and the surrounding area, you can visit the old manor houses on a bicycle tour.

Built in the 17th and 18th centuries, the site was once the largest fortress in the Rhineland.

A large part of the complex has survived to this day, with two museums in the fortress, the Wesel Municipal Museum and the North Rhine-Westphalia Museum of Prussia informing about the history of the citadel.

Information can be found on http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_Wesel

By car in just 21 minutes - 13.9km to Wesel. Also reachable by public transport in 30 minutes. Or by bike through the beautiful Nierderrhein landscape to the citadel in about 40 minutes.

On the grounds next to the airport Schwarze Heide on the city border to Dinslaken regularly takes place various international open-air big events, for example the Out4Fame Festival. Heavy metal fans were also guests Information at www.schwarze-heide.com (by car about 15 minutes from Art Inn Hotel).  

Grafenmuhle is the ideal destination for motor bikes and cycleists alike - located on the extension of the cycle route of Rotbach-Route.

In addition to a wide range of beer gardens, cafes and restaurants you will find miniature golf courses, archery stadiums, mini-car track, pony rides, bowling alleys, trampolines and many other attractions for all ages.

For more information, visit http: //www.ruhr- guide.de/ausgehen/restaurants/grafenmuehle-in-bottrop-woodpecker/16794,0,0.html

Ideal as a short day trip by bike from Dinslaken in about 45-60 minutes. Also by car or Motorcycle in 24 minutes - 19.1km reachable. Highly recommended the wide range of gastronomic offers - for example "Woodpecker".

The Heidhofsee in the Kirchheller Heide is a nature reserve with lakes embedded in the landscape and circular hiking trails.

You can also find playgrounds and sunbathing lawns as well as the old Heidhof with its barbecue areas and extensive lawns and a spacious playground. 

More information on http://www.ruhr-guide.de/freizeit/natur-und-erholung/waldkompetenzzentrum-heidhof- bottrop / 24050,0,0.html

The area of the Heidhofsee is an ideal day trip at the extension of the Rotbach hiking route. By bike about 60 minutes - 12.1 km.

Krudenburg is a small village on the Lippe idyllic located as an ideal destination for cyclists.

Originally mentioned in documents as early as 1363, Krudenburg was already an important trading place in Roman times, where sailing ships from Salzuflen and Sassendorf made their way.

More information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krudenburg

An ideal destination für a bike ride - through the landscapes of the Lower Rhine - passed Testerberge (small hills at Hünxe) in just 45 minutes from Dinslaken.

Just 40 minutes from Dinslaken you will find Marienthal - a special place with more than 750 years of history.

A monastic church built in 1345 with rich art treasures as well as the village square and the old dairy makes it a unique treasure, especially worth mentioning are the annual Marienthaler evenings.

More information on www.marienthal.de.

If you love romance and like to look at historical churches and places, you should definitely visit Marienthal. Alone the journey, whether car or bike through the breathtaking landscape of the Naturpark Hohe Mark is worth it.

Kevelaer is probably one of the most well-known Catholic pilgrimage places on the Lower Rhine.

This small town on the Lower Rhine is always worth seeing.

More information on www.wallfahrt-kevelaer.de

By car from the Hotel Art Inn in 52 minutes - 43.4km on country roads.

Wunderland Kalkar is an amusement park that has been established on the site of a nuclear power plant that has never been in operation since 1995.

About 40 minutes by car from the hotel- 56,6km.

For more information, visit www.wunderlandkalkar.eu/en

An amusement park with an ALL INCLUSIVE offer - drinks and fries and ice cream to wind down - ideal for children up to 13 years.

Irrland is Europe's largest adventure oasis, an amusement park on more than 8,000 square meters with play and action barns, an indoor climbing world, toddler game barns and the largest winter garden on the Lower Rhine.

By car in just 53 minutes from the hotel.

 More information at www.irrland.de.

Guaranteed a relaxing day in Irrland - ideal for children up to 12 years.

The Forum Duisburg is Duisburg's largest shopping center: your meeting point at our Golden Ladder!

Experience a unique mix of well-known brands and retailers, be it fashion, accessories, beauty or electronics, gifts, groceries or jewelery ... you'll find everything here under one roof!

More information at www.forumduisburg.de.

The Forum Duisburg can be easily reached by train from Dinslaken in approximate 25 minutes - or by car in 20 minutes.

The Limbecker Platz Essen is one of the largest inner-city shopping centers in Germany with 70,000 square meters of retail space and more than 200 shops.

The Center offers you a unique shopping variety and many attractive events or promotions for young and old.In the Gourmet Lounge you can indulge in culinary delights in the middle of the Ruhrgebiet.Many gastronomies have a wide range of offers and make your shopping day unforgettable.  

More information at www.limbecker-platz.de

Essen is worthwhile a visit. Accessible by public transport in about 40 minutes or by car in about 35-40 minutes. - Especially recommended are the Essener Lichterwochen and the Essener Christmas market every year in the run-up to Christmas.

The König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen is one of the largest arenas in North Rhine-Westphalia, with more than 100 events taking place annually. More information on www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de (by car or train about 30 minutes) from the Art Inn Hotel).

In an old factory building it is the scene meeting place. Here concerts and other big events take place. More information on www.turbinenhalle.de (approx. 30 minutes by car from the Art Inn Hotel).  

The Ebertbad is a cabaret in the middle of the Ruhrgebiet. More information on www.ebertbad.de (approx. 30 minutes by car from the Art Inn Hotel).

A part of the port area in Duisburg has been developed in recent years, the area of the inner harbor with a diverse gastronomic offer. Here every year the Duisburg Inner Harbor Festival takes place. More information on www.innenhafen-duisburg .de (by car about 25 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel)  

The home of the football club MSV Duisburg. Here not only football matches take place. Other events can be found here. (approx. 30 minutes by car from the Art Inn Hotel)

The Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen is one of the largest arenas in Germany, and in addition to the football club Schalke 04, which has its own home, major events are regularly held here. More information on www.veltins-arena.de (approx Art Inn Hotel).

Various national but also international fairs and events take place here More information on www.messe-essen.de (by train or car about 40 minutes from Art Inn Hotel)  

Located directly in the vicinity of Düsseldorf Airport, this is where a large number of national and international trade fairs and other major events take place. More information on www.messe-duesseldorf.de (by train or car about 40 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel) 

The ISS Dome Dusseldorf is a multifunctional hall where sports, shows and business events take place. More information on www.issdome.de (by train or car about 45 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel)  

In one of the most beautiful variety theaters in North Rhine Westphalia you can combine live entertainment with pleasure. More information on www.variete.de/de/spielorte/essen/essen.html (by car about 35 minutes from the Art Inn Hotel)

Düsseldorf Airport is the most important airport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In terms of passenger volume, Düsseldorf Airport is in fourth place in Germany behind Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, and in terms of freight volume it is in ninth place.