Podcast Tour Recklinghausen Black Diamonds and Spotlight

2 hr 27 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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Dive into a city that has reinvented itself time and again. On this captivating journey, you will follow the development of Recklinghausen – from the fortified medieval Hanseatic trading post to the explosive and raw era as a soot-covered coal stronghold, up to its rebirth as a beacon of European culture. Discover how an illegal exchange of coal for art in the icy winter of 1946 forever changed the fate of the city.

5.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 147 min. Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and urbanism innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

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 you'll do

The last completely preserved tower of the medieval city wall, which stands for
Recklinghausen's origins as a fortified Hanseatic trading post.
10 min
The historic market square where the Hanseatic trade took place and which serves
as a narrative bridge to later urban developments.
10 min
A magnificent town hall in the Neo-Renaissance style from 1908, which perfectly
embodies the immense wealth of the city's coal boom.
10 min
The station, which served as a vital artery for coal exports and the import of m
igrant workers during the industrial boom.
10 min
A church and a district that were built at a rapid pace to accommodate the massi
ve influx of miners, and that represent the rough, human side of industrialization.
10 min
A lush park designed as a 'green lung' for the industrial workers and marking the transition from work to leisure
10 min
The modern cultural center, which emerged from the exchange 'Coal for Art' in 19
46 and symbolizes the post-industrial identity of the city.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Recklinghausen main station take local public transport towards Stephansturm. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Stephansturm. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

Good to know

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

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

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