UNESCO world heritage site Zollverein in Essen

25 Years of UNESCO - Zollverein World Heritage Site in Essen

Discover the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided tour! The exclusive Dutch-language tour “About Coal and Miners” takes you through the authentically preserved above-ground facilities of Shaft XII at Zollverein. In addition to the impressive architecture, you’ll learn about the technology and work in what was once the “most beautiful” and largest mine in the world. At the same time, you’ll learn more about the miners’ working and living conditions. Outside, you’ll receive interesting information about the architecture, nature, and the detailed process and transformation of Zollverein from a mine into a modern cultural site. Today, Zollverein is an attractive destination for culture, leisure, education, and business, spanning an area of 100 hectares. In addition to guided tours, the World Heritage Site offers permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Ruhr Museum and the Red Dot Design Museum, as well as cultural events such as ExtraSchicht, special concerts, and much more. Recreational activities and seasonal highlights—such as the Zollverein ice rink, a roller skating rink, Zollverein Park, and the company swimming pool in the summer—round out the offerings. For more information, visit: www.zollverein.de/nl

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