Information for bus companies
Welcome to Recklinghausen. We are delighted that you are interested in our city.
Below you will find a wealth of information that may be useful to you when planning your trip.
This page is currently under construction and will therefore be continuously updated with further tips and information.
If you cannot find the answer to your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
And now, have fun browsing!
You can reach the historic city center of Recklinghausen via both the A2 and the A43:
> From the north
Take the A43 towards Wuppertal/Bochum until the Recklinghausen/Herten exit, then head towards the city center.
> From the south
Take the A43 towards Münster until the Recklinghausen/Herten exit, then head towards the city center.
> From the east
Take the A2 motorway towards Oberhausen until the Recklinghausen East exit, then head towards the city center.
> From the west
Take the A2 towards Hanover until you reach the Recklinghausen interchange, then take the A43 to the Recklinghausen/Herten exit, towards the city center.
Auf dem Konrad-Adenauer-Platz (P11) A free bus parking space (capacity: 1 bus) is available. Please note that the parking space cannot be reserved in advance.
If the bus parking lot is already occupied, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz can be used for boarding and alighting.
Additional free parking spaces, where you can alternatively park your bus, are available at [location/location]. Ruhr Festival Hall (approx. 2 km away / address for sat nav: Otto-Burmeister-Allee 1, 45657 Recklinghausen) or on the Seedbed area (approx. 2 km away / address for sat nav: Saatbruchgelände, 45659 Recklinghausen) available.
Public toilets (some for a fee) can be found throughout the old town area.
Here are some key contact points:
Public restroom at the main train station/bus station
> Palais Vest
Willy Brandt House
Recklinghausen Town Hall
> City Library
Dr. Helene Kuhlmann Park
The old town of Recklinghausen has numerous restaurants, both large and small, representing a wide variety of nationalities and culinary styles.
We are happy to assist you in your search for a suitable restaurant for your day trip.
We would be happy to send you our brochures by post. Simply use our [link/form] to place your order. Order form.
Here You can also download the brochures digitally (in PDF format).
The Tourist Information team is available by phone at 02361 90 66 000 are available to support you.
You can reach us by email at touristinfo@recklinghausen.de
Our opening times:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10.00 - 18.00 clock
Friday: 10.00 - 17.00 clock
Saturday: 10.00 - 14.00 clock
The Tourist Information office is located in the Martinistraße 5, 45657 Recklinghausen.
Program suggestions for your day trip
Below you will find some ideas and suggestions for your stay in Recklinghausen.
These are suggested topics intended to inspire you in planning your day trips. They can, of course, be adapted to your own wishes and preferences.
The Tourist Information team will be happy to help you with planning, advise you and refer you to our partners.
Enjoy browsing!
Day trip including a visit to the training mine
Day trip including a visit to the Kunsthalle Recklinghausen
Day trip including a visit to the museum "Time Travel Electricity – The German Electricity Museum"
Day trip including city tour and time for strolling