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- German
- English
Forget everything you think you know about the industrial Ruhr area. Accompany Tom and Elena on a Red Thread tour that shatters the cliché of the 'grey city' and shows how Dortmund has transformed its scarred, coal-mining-marked earth into one of Europe's most spectacular botanical oases. From a landfill reborn as a vast park to a bombed-out castle swallowed by nature – discover the breathtaking paradox of how industrial destruction unintentionally created ecological havens.
7.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 184 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
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From Dortmund main station with local public transport towards Westfalenpark Ruhrallee entrance. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Westfalenpark entrance Ruhrallee, Dortmund, Germany.
Walk from Moor- und Heidegarten to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Dortmund main station. The starting point is Moor - und Heidegarten, Dortmund, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Westfalenpark
The starting point of our green journey, which presents the BUGA from 1959, that transformed a landfill into a botanical rebirth of the post-war period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A highly sensual rose garden that houses over 3,000 rose varieties and shows meticulous botanical curation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A wilder nature reserve, in which wetlands formed by mountain subsidence have been reclaimed by nature.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A 17th-century gatehouse that presents the aristocratic family of Romberg and their industrially financed botanical ambitions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The overgrown ruins of the Romberg Water Castle, which serve as a monument to the destruction in the Second World War and the ecological rebirth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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An artificial moor that demonstrates modern nature conservation efforts and climate resilience.
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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