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- German
- English
Leave behind the iron gates of the industrial past of the Ruhr area and discover a hidden utopia. This captivating walk through the garden city of Hassel shows how visionary architecture, curved streets, and deep green gardens were used as a psychological remedy for the hard, dark life of the miners. Accompany a city planner and a local resident on their journey of discovery through the fascinating, multifaceted, and sometimes patronizing history of a neighborhood built to save the human soul from the machine.
- 7.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 188 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation 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
From Gelsenkirchen main station with local public transport towards Torhaus Zeche Bergmannsglück. From the nearest stop, the last few minutes on foot to Bergmannsglückstraße 13. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Glückauf-Park Hassel, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Gelsenkirchen main station. The starting point is Glückauf-Park Hassel, Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The historic gatehouse of the former mine, which marked the boundary between the dark industrial workplace and the green settlement.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A prime example of garden city planning with curved street layouts and varied facades, which were supposed to soothe the nerves of the miners.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The central marketplace and civic meeting point that represents the social goal of providing a communal space for the working class.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A modest evangelical church that played a decisive role in the integration of Eastern European migrants in the mining community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A later expansion of the settlement, showing the change of the 1920s towards New Objectivity and standardized, efficient urban design.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A look into the deep backyard gardens, revealing their historical necessity for food production and self-sufficiency.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A modern park built on the site of a former coke plant, representing the ultimate realization of the garden city ideal in the 21st century.
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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