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- German
- English
Dive into a city that has reinvented itself time and again. On this captivating journey, you will follow the development of Recklinghausen – from the fortified medieval Hanseatic trading post to the explosive and raw era as a soot-covered coal stronghold, up to its rebirth as a beacon of European culture. Discover how an illegal exchange of coal for art in the icy winter of 1946 forever changed the fate of the city.
5.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 147 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Recklinghausen main station take local public transport towards Stephansturm. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Stephansturm. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Ruhrfestspielhaus to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Recklinghausen main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The last completely preserved tower of the medieval city wall, which stands for Recklinghausen's origins as a fortified Hanseatic trading post.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The historic market square where the Hanseatic trade took place and which serves as a narrative bridge to later urban developments.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A magnificent town hall in the Neo-Renaissance style from 1908, which perfectly embodies the immense wealth of the city's coal boom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The station, which served as a vital artery for coal exports and the import of migrant workers during the industrial boom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A church and a district that were built at a rapid pace to accommodate the massive influx of miners, and that represent the rough, human side of industrialization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A lush park designed as a 'green lung' for the industrial workers and marking the transition from work to leisure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The modern cultural center, which emerged from the exchange 'Coal for Art' in 1946 and symbolizes the post-industrial identity of the city.
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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