Podcast Tour Mülheim an der Ruhr The Scent of Wealth

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 54m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the bifurcated world of Mülheim an der Ruhr, where the intoxicating scent of immense wealth covered the biting reality of industrial labor. On this captivating tour, you will follow the invisible lines of class, capital, and chemistry that shaped Germany's most important center for leather production. From the opulent, high-rise villas of the leather barons to the modern streets where foul-smelling tanneries once stood, to the banks of the heavily exploited Ruhr, you discover how industry has shaped the architecture, environment, and soul of the city. Experience the hidden costs of luxury and the modern efforts to reclaim an industrial past.

- 3.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 114 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The higher-lying district where Mülheim's wealthy leather barons built their opulent villas to escape the industrial stench.
  2. 10m
    The historic cemetery, where the strong contrast between the elaborate graves of the leather barons and the modest graves of the workers has been preserved.
  3. 10m
    A modern shopping street that historically was the cramped, foul-smelling cradle of Mülheim's craft tannery industry.
  4. 10m
    The modern, renatured promenade, which was once heavily polluted by the chemical wastewater of the huge leather factories.
  5. 10m
    A monumental civic hall built by the city to elevate its cultural status beyond its reputation as a dirty industrial city.
  6. MuGa Park
    10m
    A vast, beautiful park built directly on former railway lines and an industrial wasteland.
  7. 10m
    A former railway shed where the trains of the Untere Ruhrtalbahn were maintained and which has today been transformed into a vibrant cultural center.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Mülheim an der Ruhr main station take local transport towards Bismarckstraße. A few minutes walk from the next stop to the villa district Bismarckstraße. Check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.

End point

From Ringlokschuppen Ruhr, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mülheim an der Ruhr main station. The starting point is Ringlokschuppen Ruhr, 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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