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A smartphone displaying a map with text in German, a cityscape with red-roofed houses, and modern buildings in the background. 1
A brick building with three tall chimneys and a clear blue sky. 2
A river reflecting industrial buildings and a bridge. 3
A large metal structure with the word 'Solothurn' on it, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky. 4
A tall, rust-colored metal structure with the name 'Zollverein' on its side, set against a partly cloudy sky. 5
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 56m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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

Activity location

  • PACT Zollverein
    • 20A Bullmannaue
    • 45327, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PACT Zollverein
    • 20A Bullmannaue
    • 45327, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Essen The Rebirth of Zollverein in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 56 minutes1h 56m
    1h 56m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$12.00
NZ$9.60 x 1 AdultNZ$9.60
Total
The previous price was NZ$12.00 and current price is NZ$9.60
20% off

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

PACT Zollverein

  • 10m
The former washhouse of the miners, today a state-of-the-art centre for performing arts.

Shaft XII

  • 10m
The iconic double-bock scaffolding, a masterpiece of Bauhaus-inspired industrial design.

Ruhr Museum

  • 10m
The huge former coal washing plant, redesigned by Rem Koolhaas, with a spectacular, luminous escalator.

Red Dot Design Museum

  • 10m
The former boiler house, transformed by Norman Foster into the world's largest exhibition for contemporary design.

Kokerei

  • 10m
A colossal bunker where coal was mixed, today a cavernous space for immersive contemporary art.

Salt storage

  • 10m
A huge hall with a wooden roof, where ammonium sulphate was stored, today a spectacular entertainment venue.

Werksschwimmbad auf Zollverein

  • 10m
A bright blue swimming pool, welded together from shipping containers, in the middle of the rusting coke plant.

Essen Zollverein

  • 10m
A 150-meter-long canal that serves as a reflection pool in the summer and a spectacular ice rink in the winter.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    PACT Zollverein
    • 20A Bullmannaue
    • 45327, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    PACT Zollverein
    • 20A Bullmannaue
    • 45327, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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