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- German
- English
Dive into a sci-fi reality in the heart of the Ruhr area. Accompany Clara, an architectural expert, and Nico, a curious local, in deciphering the Ruhr University Bochum – a colossal megastructure from the 1960s, built entirely of exposed concrete. Discover how the radical metaphor of a "harbor of knowledge" transformed a struggling coal region into a democratic educational utopia. From floating libraries and shell-shaped lecture halls to a hidden Chinese garden: Experience the breathtaking tension between brutalist geometry and wild nature.
- 3.2 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 101 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design, aesthetics, and urbanism innovation
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
Travel from Bochum main station to the University Library (UB) by local transport. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Botanical Garden of the RUB to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Bochum Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The central "port" of the metaphor, a massive concrete structure that serves as the intellectual heart of the campus.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The architectural "shell" of the harbor, with a curved roof that contrasts with the surrounding grid.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A space for art, music, and theater that represents the humanistic soul within the brutalist machine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The huge dining hall, a masterpiece of functional interior brutalism and a profound social equalizer.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
One of the massive, standardized "ships" of the campus, revealing the modular construction of the 1960s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A lush botanical garden on the edge of the campus, offering a breathtaking natural contrast to the concrete megastructure.
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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