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- German
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Dive into the opulent, unscrupulous, and visionary world of Mülheim's industrial titans. On this captivating journey, you will uncover the hidden power dynamics of the families who forged coal and steel empires. From palatial villas and monumental urban halls to the quiet cemeteries and modern universities they financed – discover how the dynasties Stinnes, Thyssen, and Haub shaped not just a city, but the very fabric of modern industrial capitalism.
6.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 164 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest, public spaces, and power, protest in public space
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research using local public transport. Walk from the next stop to the institute at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Hochschule Ruhr West, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mülheim an der Ruhr main station. The starting point is Ruhr West University, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A world-class research institution founded in 1912, which illustrates how industrial wealth flowed into scientific research to further expand coal empires.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The historical resting place of the Mülheim industrialists, which offers a monumental space to reflect on their heritage and dynastic ambitions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A magnificent urban building from the 1920s, financed by wealthy elites and standing as a testament to their cultural patronage and bourgeois pride.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This place on the lock island symbolizes the massive infrastructure projects that made the Ruhr navigable and founded the city's wealth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A breathtaking example of the opulent villas of the industrial aristocracy, illustrating the immense private wealth generated by the steel industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A modern university that represents the development of Mülheim's economy and is strongly supported by the retail wealth of the Haub family.
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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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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