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Self-guided podcast tour Gelsenkirchen: The Oasis of the Miners

New3 h 8 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Self-guided podcast tour Gelsenkirchen: The Oasis of the Miners

About this activity

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

  • ✓Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • ✓Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • ✓Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • ✓Point-to-point navigation between stops

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.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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