Self-guided podcast tour Essen: Rebirth of Zollverein

1 hr 56 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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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

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 you'll do

The former washhouse of the miners, today a state-of-the-art center for performing arts
10 min
The iconic double-bock scaffolding, a masterpiece of Bauhaus-inspired industrial design
10 min
Ruhr Museum
Gelsenkirchener Strasse 181, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Essen, Germany
The huge former coal washing plant, redesigned by Rem Koolhaas, with a spectacular, luminous escalator.
10 min
Red Dot Design Museum
Gelsenkirchener Str. 181, Essen, Germany
The former boiler house, transformed by Norman Foster into the world's largest exhibition for contemporary design.
10 min
A colossal bunker where coal was mixed, today a cavernous space for immersive contemporary art
10 min
A huge hall with a wooden roof, where ammonium sulfate was stored, today a spectacular entertainment venue
10 min
A bright blue swimming pool, welded together from shipping containers, in the middle of the rusting coke plant
10 min
A 150-meter-long canal that serves as a reflection pool in the summer and a spectacular ice rink in the winter
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

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.

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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Self-guided podcast tour Essen: Rebirth of Zollverein

Overview

What's included

Itinerary

What you'll do

The former washhouse of the miners, today a state-of-the-art center for performing arts

The iconic double-bock scaffolding, a masterpiece of Bauhaus-inspired industrial design

Ruhr Museum

Red Dot Design Museum

A colossal bunker where coal was mixed, today a cavernous space for immersive contemporary art

A huge hall with a wooden roof, where ammonium sulfate was stored, today a spectacular entertainment venue

A bright blue swimming pool, welded together from shipping containers, in the middle of the rusting coke plant

A 150-meter-long canal that serves as a reflection pool in the summer and a spectacular ice rink in the winter

Meeting point

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