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- German
- English
Enter a landscape where heavy industry meets imaginative art. On this red thread tour, you will discover how the rough, coal-dusted heart of Europe has transformed into a vibrant canvas of playful architecture and ecological rebirth. From a swaying, neon-colored bridge to a giant gasometer that became an art cathedral – experience the sensual magic of urban renewal.
- A 3.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops in 105 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in urban development, infrastructure & innovation, and art, design & aesthetics
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from the central transport hub in Oberhausen to LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen using public transport. Go the last stretch to LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen, Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 46, 46049 Oberhausen. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Rhein-Herne-Kanal Promenade (Kulturkanal), Zum Aquarium, 46047 Oberhausen, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Oberhausen. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A neoclassical castle that has become an art gallery and symbolizes the region's transition from industry to culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A historical, community animal park that offered a green refuge in the middle of heavy industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A colorful, swaying pedestrian bridge designed by Tobias Rehberger, embodying playful architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A colossal former gas storage facility that has been transformed into one of the most spectacular venues for contemporary art in Germany.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A viewpoint over the Emscher, showing one of the largest ecological renaturation projects in Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The former industrial trade route, today a leisure route, symbolizing a democratic and accessible urban renewal.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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