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What to expect
The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is a former industrial site in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The complex features a range of buildings, including the coal mine, coking plant, and pit heaps, showcasing the evolution and decline of the coal mining industry over the past 150 years. The site is notable for its architectural quality, particularly the Modern Movement buildings. Visitors can explore the complex and learn about its history and significance. The site also offers a range of amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and a design hotel. Additionally, there are opportunities for outdoor activities, such as cycling, with bike rental stations and charging points for e-bikes available
Plan your family visit to the Zeche Zollverein with these blog insights 👇
Family holiday in the Ruhr area: A great day in Essen with children
Activities: We arrived at the Zeche Zollverein. We took a walk over the grounds. We visited the Ruhr Museum and climbed the long escalator to the coal wash. Then we went to the Portal of Industrial Culture. Then, we went up to the roof terrace
Highlights: We had a great view over the whole complex. And how green the Ruhr area is from above! It has with art or culture, for example the Folkwang University of the Arts has a campus here. It's really cool ✨
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