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Offered languages
- German
- English
Dive into the heart of the most dramatic and controversial transformation of the Ruhr area. On this visually impressive and grandiose journey, you will discover how a rough, dirty city full of blast furnaces and coal dust has been reinvented into a glittering landscape of consumption and leisure. We will explore the monumental gasometer, question the commercialization of working-class history in a mining experience spa, navigate the overwhelming labyrinth of Germany's largest shopping center, and stand among the buried ghosts of an industrial empire. This is a story about the survival, extinction, and true cost of structural change.
- A 3.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stops in 93 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in urban development, infrastructure innovation, and history memory
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 Gasometer Oberhausen using local public transport. Go the last bit to Gasometer Oberhausen, Arenastraße 11, 46047 Oberhausen. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Platz der Guten Hoffnung, Platz der Guten Hoffnung, 46047 Oberhausen, to the nearest 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 huge former gas tank that has been transformed into a monumental exhibition space, embodying the triumph and irony of industrial heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
An experience pool completely dedicated to the theme of coal mining, illustrating the tension between historical authenticity and modern commercialization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Germany's largest shopping center, built on a former steelworks site, illustrates the economic change from production to retail.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A modern square, named after the giant ironworks that once stood here, and which serves as a poignant monument through its emptiness.
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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