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- German
- English
Immerse yourself in the oldest workers' settlement in the Ruhr area and discover the true price of a 'perfect' community. On this captivating journey through the settlement of Eisenheim, you explore the fascinating double standard of industrial paternalism in the 19th century. Find out how innovative architecture, self-sufficient gardens, and even pigeon breeding were meticulously planned to control, provide for, and pacify the working class – and how these workers finally rose up to reclaim their homes and their history.
- 4.2 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 116 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Oberhausen main station with local public transport towards Wesselkampstraße 35 in the Eisenheim housing estate. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the meeting point. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From the pigeon coop in the small gardens on Eisenheimer Straße, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Oberhausen main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The oldest surviving house type from 1846, showing cramped but innovative living conditions for the time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The former washhouse, now a museum, that illuminates communal hygiene and the basic protest of the 1970s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Backyard gardens and sheds that reveal the necessity of self-sufficiency and the importance of the 'Bergmannskuh'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The location of the workshop school, where education was used to shape obedient future workers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The pigeon flights stand for the emotional escape of the workers and the fight to preserve their community.
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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