Gladbeck, Germany

Gladbeck, Germany

Gladbeck Germany

The name “Gladbeck” comes from Low German, originally spoken in the area around Gladbeck. “Glad” means smooth and “beck” means brook. Gladbeck is located in the northern part of the Ruhr Area and belongs to the so‑called Emscher zone, where mining began later than in other towns of the region. Gladbeck is predominantly surrounded by Bottrop, Gelsenkirchen, Dorsten, and by Essen to the south.
Recommended airport
Dortmund (DTM)
Points of interest
  • Museum der Stadt Gladbeck
  • Movie Park Germany
Nearby destinations
  • Dortmund a 33.64 km
  • Herne a 16.50 km
  • Dusseldorf a 41.05 km