Shopping in the Ruhr Area
Shopping in the Ruhr Area
The first thing you might associate with the Ruhr region is diversity, football and industrial culture. But where the sun used to gather dust, today you can find much more. Fantastic shopping opportunities have sprung up in several cities within this unique metropolis. Whether you want to stroll through the old town of Recklinghausen, walk through the Centro Oberhausen, the largest shopping mall in Europe, or spend your free time in the Ruhr Park in Bochum, you will find unexpected offers everywhere.
Shopping in the Ruhr Region
Palais Vest
On 41,700 m2 and three floors, the Palais Vest is characterised by 93 shops, restaurants and consumer-related services.
The mix of sectors is varied and offers something for every taste. In addition, the Palais Vest is a jewel in the crown of Recklinghausen’s urban development with its successful exterior design by the renowned architects Auer + Weber + Assoziierte, and the Löhrhofplatz has also been given a contemporary urban makeover and upgrade. With a large sun deck, it invites visitors to linger and enjoy the good weather, especially in summer.
Source: www.palais-vest.de
Centro Oberhausen
The Centro in Oberhausen is the largest shopping centre in Europe. Here you will find over 250 shops and several restaurants and cafés. In addition to a large selection of shopping opportunities, the Centro also offers a lot for families with children. LEGOLAND, Sea Life, a cinema and a swimming and fun pool are all in the immediate vicinity.
Ruhr Park Bochum
Ruhr Park Bochum is one of the most popular and largest open-air shopping centres in the Ruhr region. If you’re looking for modern shopping variety, you’ve come to the right place. The high-quality mall floors and shop fronts emphasise the boulevard character of the shopping mall, which invites you to go shopping in all weathers thanks to the new white canopies in origami look.
Quiet hotel in Recklinghausen
Die Erholung nach Ihrem Shoppingtrip
Each of the 65 hotel rooms in the Parkhotel Engelsburg is unique and lovingly furnished. Relax in the sauna after a successful day of shopping and enjoy the excellent food and drinks in the “Engels in der Burg” restaurant.
