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- German
- English
Dive into the beating heart of the Ruhr area, where the soot-covered heritage of coal mining collides with a radically green future. This intimate tour takes you through the streets of Bottrop and explores the emotional upheavals of the coal phase-out in 2018. You will hear the fading echoes of camaraderie and witness the bold endeavor of a city to transform from a coal metropolis into a climate pioneer. It is a story of deep loss, resilient communities, and the physical ascent from the darkness underground to a breathtaking new perspective.
- 5.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 160 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and everyday society
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 Bottrop main station with local public transport towards Bottrop town hall. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Bottrop Town Hall, Bottrop, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Tetraeder Bottrop, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bottrop main station. The starting point is Tetraeder Bottrop, Bottrop, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The civic heart of Bottrop, where the heavy political decisions about the end of coal and the green future of the city were made.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The headquarters of Bottrop's green transformation, representing the city's bold shift from coal to climate protection.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Catholic main church of Bottrop, deeply intertwined with the mining culture and site of the emotional Barbaramesse.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A classic Ruhr area kiosk that represents the everyday social fabric and the fading camaraderie culture over days.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The last remaining brick-built winding tower in Bottrop, a monument to the extreme physical labor and engineering of the mining era.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The foot of a massive spoil heap, representing the ecological heritage of mining and the physical effort of urban change.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The grand finale on the summit, a steel monument that offers a panoramic view and a synthesis of Bottrop's past and future.
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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