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Ruhr Region

Sun Wheel at Zollverein Coal Mine

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Ruhr Region

Sun Wheel at Zollverein Coal Mine

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Sun Wheel at Zollverein Coal Mine

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    Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    March 28, 2021

    The so-called sun wheel in the coking plant catches the eye from afar. It is a Ferris wheel with a total of 14 gondolas. Unfortunately no longer in operation since 2010. 🎡

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      June 1, 2021

      spectacular art object in the middle of coke ovens

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        April 27, 2022

        Many years ago we were lucky enough to be able to cycle to the Night of Industrial Culture.

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          March 25, 2022

          The best way to see the sun wheel is on a tour of the coking plant. A sponsor is still being sought to support the Zollverein colliery in order to put the sun wheel back into operation.

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            April 21, 2024

            The so-called sun wheel in the coking plant is a real eye-catcher. It is a hubless Ferris wheel with 14 gondolas

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              December 19, 2022

              Unfortunately, the sun gear is no longer in service

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                August 27, 2023

                Very nice old impressive industrial history.
                Definitely worth a trip.

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                  April 9, 2023

                  Very nice, also for photos 📸

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                    July 31, 2024

                    An impressive backdrop of the coking plant - a tour behind it is very informative.

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                      April 3, 2022

                      Can't you start a petition that the sun gear should be put back into operation?

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                        August 15, 2024

                        Should be dismantled again because of the monument protection 🤷‍♂️

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                          August 18, 2022

                          The "sun gear" somehow doesn't fit in here

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                            Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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