Title: Things to Do in Herne in 2026 | Expedia.com [Herne Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Herne.dx6204489)[Hotels in Herne](https://expedia.com/Herne-Hotels.d6204489.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Herne](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Herne.d6204489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Herne](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Herne.d6204489.Car-Rental-Guide)[Herne Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Herne.d6204489.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Herne ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Herne Types of activities [Herne Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Herne.dx6204489) ![The akademy of Mont Cenis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/e1f1ddbb-c62b-4e42-a56b-895561238847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zeche Mont Cenis in Herne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/25e2e51c-0d5e-4600-859b-0bfdc9dfa920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Insbesondere beim Lichterfest im August sehr sehenswert.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/0447e2ad-081b-4aa9-a808-125edcb25281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The wheel at the fair called Cranger Kirmes on a summer day in 2005.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/d1d42e5e-2ea9-4106-8151-890b5b402a1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hibernia Park mit Gasometer in Herne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204489/8862248f-0948-4def-8ddf-51dcaef489c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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3h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-city-tour-vw-bulli-meets-mining-museum-in-bochum.a46338044.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Es...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4101057/050c2843-192f-480d-a3d3-baa8d291fba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Es... 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review $46 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-city-rally-around-the-zollverein-coal-mine-industrial-complex-in-essen.a4101057.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Best Intro to Essen in 2 hours with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50691480/68317980-a693-427c-bf92-3987cb7ea432.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best 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dark](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46264990/c7046189-a458-4281-b788-7dec1e3aae02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark 1h 30m 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Dortmund: Skywalk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44648767/a34ceb07-91a9-4c50-8c95-b3b93ccaec1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dortmund: Skywalk 1h Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dortmund-guided-historic-furnace-pipeline-skywalk.a44648767.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Volkswagen T2 Bulli Tour to Schalke Arena with Guided 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-city-tour-vw-bulli-meets-mining-museum-in-bochum.a46338044.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Volkswagen T2 Bulli Tour to Schalke Arena with Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49921161/92d3d110-9b9a-4075-bee3-35ee024ceeef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Volkswagen T2 Bulli Tour to Schalke Arena with Guided Tour 4h $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/volkswagen-t2-bulli-tour-to-schalke-arena-with-guided-tour.a49921161.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46324323/ed8a24da-9247-49a6-9bb1-18c65ca54fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area 3h 30m Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-wine-tasting-meets-bulli-in-the-ruhr-area.a46324323.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Bochum Private Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44618494/5f0ee8c3-6056-4846-b684-1460e19cbf95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bochum Private Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide 2h Free cancellation available $328 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bochum-private-guided-walking-tour-with-a-professional-guide.a44618494.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Essen Private Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46103702/29a669eb-325c-4254-8235-836a750494e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Essen Private Guided Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available $317 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/essen-private-guided-walking-tour.a46103702.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44894303/4493c682-3169-497b-9a52-1fb2da645e81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide 2h Free cancellation available $284 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gelsenkirchen-private-walking-tour-with-professional-guide.a44894303.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![e-Scavenger hunt Essen: Explore the city at your own pace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49739955/06446e13-9469-4c67-87f7-3aba0dcde573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### e-Scavenger hunt Essen: Explore the city at your own pace 4h Free cancellation available $36 includes 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1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dortmund-secure-luggage-storage.a51850715.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46324323/ed8a24da-9247-49a6-9bb1-18c65ca54fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area 3h 30m Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-wine-tasting-meets-bulli-in-the-ruhr-area.a46324323.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51734277/75922842-198e-46cb-be9a-8f82d5b0737a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket 3h $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bochum-starlight-express-musical-show-ticket.a51734277.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Dortmund Beer History – Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52075682/5fc25dda-10f1-4fe0-ad79-9effb9356107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dortmund Beer History – Guided Tour with Tasting 1h 30m $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dortmund-beer-history-guided-tour-with-tasting.a52075682.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ![Pub crawl – experience Dortmund's beer culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52018291/66beaa46-64a0-426b-8687-c9a05f75fdb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub crawl – experience Dortmund's beer culture 2h 30m Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pub-crawl-experience-dortmunds-beer-culture.a52018291.activity-details?&rid=6204489&location=Herne&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Herne | Number of things to do | 34 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Dortmund: Secure Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/dortmund-secure-luggage-storage.a51850715.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Dortmund: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket](/things-to-do/dortmund-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a48347089.activity-details)[Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/dortmund-borusseum-borussia-dortmund-museum-entry-ticket.a47948223.activity-details)[Dortmund: Secure Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/dortmund-secure-luggage-storage.a51850715.activity-details)[Dortmund: Sundowner Skywalk Tour](/things-to-do/dortmund-sundowner-skywalk-tour.a51252598.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/dortmund-borusseum-borussia-dortmund-museum-entry-ticket.a47948223.activity-details)[Dortmund: Secure Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/dortmund-secure-luggage-storage.a51850715.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details)[Gelsenkirchen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/gelsenkirchen-scavenger-hunt-and-sights-self-guided-tour.a49590162.activity-details) | | With kids | [Dortmund: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket](/things-to-do/dortmund-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a48347089.activity-details)[Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/dortmund-borusseum-borussia-dortmund-museum-entry-ticket.a47948223.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details)[Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket](/things-to-do/bochum-starlight-express-musical-show-ticket.a51734277.activity-details)[Explore Essen in 60 minutes with a Local](/things-to-do/explore-essen-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a50065983.activity-details) | ## What to do in Herne --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Herne? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Herne #### Cranger Kirmes Enjoy an outing to Cranger Kirmes during your stay in Herne. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.com/Cranger-Kirmes-Herne.d6300880.Vacation-Attraction) #### Struenkede Castle Find out about the history of Herne with a stop at Struenkede Castle. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.com/Struenkede-Castle-Herne.d6311784.Vacation-Attraction) #### LWL Museum of Archaeology You can browse the exhibits at LWL Museum of Archaeology, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Herne. Experience the area's theater scene and museums. [](https://expedia.com/LWL-Museum-Of-Archaeology-Herne.d6311780.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kleines Theater Herne Enjoy a performance at Kleines Theater Herne, a storied theater in Herne. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.com/Kleines-Theater-Herne-Herne.d553248621532510947.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Herne ![German Ruhr area industrial culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5248/c29786f5-bf9b-4315-bc12-66ebb3aa7da9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Recklinghausen ![Bochum showing a city, modern architecture and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5395/18bd9cf7-e7bc-4405-9a53-ab1d35fd5e4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bochum ![Panoramablick Erin Park mit See und Förderturm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5401/a23ffdd0-b475-4d42-9ad7-bb54b751d514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castrop-Rauxel ![castle borbeck essen germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/9ce54f83-e290-4d20-8d6f-9d577e390794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gelsenkirchen ![The palace gardens in Herten are a beautiful place for architecture, landscape and wildlife photography. They are hardly an insider tip though so expect a lot of people. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181192/818f6abd-9677-45f3-bff7-46bf9cd94025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Herten ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Herne worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Herne? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Herne? ### Is three days enough to stay in Herne? ### Is Herne a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Herne with kids? > - [Dortmund: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dortmund-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a48347089.activity-details) > - [Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dortmund-borusseum-borussia-dortmund-museum-entry-ticket.a47948223.activity-details) > - [Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details) > - [Bochum: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Musical Show Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bochum-starlight-express-musical-show-ticket.a51734277.activity-details) > - [Explore Essen in 60 minutes with a Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-essen-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a50065983.activity-details) ### What to do in Herne for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Herne? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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