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- German
- English
Dive into the heart of the most wonderful rebirth of the Ruhr area. On this Red Thread Tour, you will explore Maximilianpark, where a disused coal mine from 1902 has been radically transformed into a vibrant ecological and cultural wonderland. Discover how toxic wasteland became tropical butterfly reserves and how a dark coal mine was reborn as a huge, luminous glass elephant. It is a story of catastrophe, resilience, and the beautiful, complicated art of looking forward.
- 2.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 104 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 Hamm main station take local public transport towards Maximilianpark. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to the main entrance. Check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
Walk from the Zechensiedlung Werries to the nearest stop and take local public transport to Hamm Hauptbahnhof. The starting point is the mining settlement of Werries, Hamm. Check current connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The starting point of the tour. Here you will learn everything about Hamm's history as a coal stronghold and the State Garden Show of 1984, from which this park originated.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The place where the miners used to brush off the coal dust is now a vibrant event and cultural hall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The former electric heart of the mine, which once powered the massive water pumps and now supplies energy for exhibitions for the community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A 35-meter-high, walkable glass elephant that emerged from an old coal mine and symbolizes the structural change of Ham.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A tropical microclimate that hosts thousands of butterflies, built on a former toxic industrial wasteland.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A miniature railway that connects the recreational present of the park with the massive locomotive past of Hamm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The historical mining workers' settlement right next to the park, which anchors the history in the community's everyday life.
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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