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- German
- English
Discover the soul of Mülheim through its most defining feature: the Ruhr. This audio journey takes you from medieval fortresses to post-industrial gardens and shows how the waterway transformed from a defensive barrier into an industrial engine and finally into an ecological oasis. Your guides decipher the stories embedded in riverbanks, architecture, and water.
- 7.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 170 min.
- Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and 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
From Mülheim an der Ruhr main station to Schloss Broich by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Schloss Broich. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Kahlenbergwehr, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mülheim an der Ruhr main station. The starting point is the Kahlenberg defense. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A 9th-century fortress that illustrates the early role of the river as a strategic military and trade barrier.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A lush leisure oasis created for the State Garden Show 1992, which transformed a former industrial wasteland.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The physical intersection that offers the best viewpoint to see how the Ruhr flows directly through the city center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A promenade in the Mediterranean style that emphasizes modern urbanism and the city's efforts to turn back to the river.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The heart of the Mülheim river recreation with the excursion boats of the White Fleet and the iconic flower clock.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
An interactive museum dedicated to the ecology of the Ruhr and its ecological recovery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A prominent hydraulic structure that regulates the river course and generates hydroelectric power.
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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