Self-guided podcast tour Essen: Rebirth of Zollverein

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 56m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the belly of the industrial beast and witness its wondrous resurrection. On this journey through the UNESCO World Heritage site Zollverein, you will discover how Europe's loudest, dirtiest, and most dangerous coal mine was transformed into a sanctuary for art, design, and culture. Discover the Bauhaus-inspired architecture, ride a bright orange escalator into the depths of history, and experience the stories of the miners who drove an entire nation.

- 2.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 116 min.
- Ideal for urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Verified facts woven into a captivating story
  • Precise navigation between stations
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The former washhouse of the miners, today a state-of-the-art center for performing arts.
  2. 10m
    The iconic double-bock scaffolding, a masterpiece of Bauhaus-inspired industrial design.
  3. Ruhr Museum
    10m
    The huge former coal washing plant, redesigned by Rem Koolhaas, with a spectacular, luminous escalator.
  4. Red Dot Design Museum
    10m
    The former boiler house, transformed by Norman Foster into the world's largest exhibition for contemporary design.
  5. 10m
    A colossal bunker where coal was mixed, today a cavernous space for immersive contemporary art.
  6. 10m
    A huge hall with a wooden roof, where ammonium sulfate was stored, today a spectacular entertainment venue.
  7. 10m
    A bright blue swimming pool, welded together from shipping containers, in the middle of the rusting coke plant.
  8. 10m
    A 150-meter-long canal that serves as a reflection pool in the summer and a spectacular ice rink in the winter.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Essen main station to Zollverein by public transport. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to PACT Zollverein. Check the current connection on the travel day.

End point

From Kokereiallee to the Kokerei Zollverein or Zollverein Nord stop and take public transport back to Essener Hauptbahnhof. Check the current connection on the travel day.

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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