Self-guided podcast tour of Mülheim's industrial aristocracy

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration2h 44m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the opulent, unscrupulous, and visionary world of Mülheim's industrial titans. On this captivating journey, you will uncover the hidden power dynamics of the families who forged coal and steel empires. From palatial villas and monumental urban halls to the quiet cemeteries and modern universities they financed – discover how the dynasties Stinnes, Thyssen, and Haub shaped not just a city, but the very fabric of modern industrial capitalism.

6.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 164 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest, public spaces, and power, protest in public space
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    A world-class research institution founded in 1912, which illustrates how industrial wealth flowed into scientific research to further expand coal empires.
  2. 10m
    The historical resting place of the Mülheim industrialists, which offers a monumental space to reflect on their heritage and dynastic ambitions.
  3. 10m
    A magnificent urban building from the 1920s, financed by wealthy elites and standing as a testament to their cultural patronage and bourgeois pride.
  4. 10m
    This place on the lock island symbolizes the massive infrastructure projects that made the Ruhr navigable and founded the city's wealth.
  5. Villa Joseph Thyssen
    10m
    A breathtaking example of the opulent villas of the industrial aristocracy, illustrating the immense private wealth generated by the steel industry.
  6. 10m
    A modern university that represents the development of Mülheim's economy and is strongly supported by the retail wealth of the Haub family.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travel from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research using local public transport. Walk from the next stop to the institute at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Hochschule Ruhr West, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mülheim an der Ruhr main station. The starting point is Ruhr West University, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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