Self-guided podcast tour Oberhausen: The cradle of the Ruhr area

1 hr 33 minEnglishDortmund, Germany

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Dive into the rugged, stormy origins of Europe's largest industrial power center. This captivating journey takes you from the very first spark of a revolutionary ironworks in 1758 down into the terrifying depths of the coal mines and finally into the living rooms of the workers who created this empire with their bare hands. Discover the hidden human cost and the bold ambitions that have transformed a quiet valley into the beating heart of the industrial world.

3.2 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 93 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 starting point of the tour and the birthplace of the Ruhr industry, with the former directors' house
10 min
The excavation site of the first blast furnace, which reveals the harsh reality of early iron smelting
10 min
The site of the former Osterfeld mine, which illuminates the frightening depths and the human cost of deep mining
10 min
Siedlung Eisenheim
Berliner Strasse, Oberhausen, Germany
The oldest preserved workers' settlement in the Ruhr area, which shows the architecture of entrepreneurial control and human resilience.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

From Oberhausen main station with local public transport towards LVR Industry Museum St. Antony Cabin. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the St. Antony Cabin. 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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