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Zeche Zollverein

Zeche Zollverein

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Recommended by 388 out of 404 mountain bikers
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  • Schollimann

    The UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, known as the "most beautiful mine in the world", formerly the largest coal mine in the world and the largest central coking plant, impressively represents the transformation of an entire region.

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    • September 3, 2017

  • Beer garden for a little break in between

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    • May 18, 2015

  • The cycle paths around the collieries are gaining momentum. Zollverein colliery is the most popular.

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    • March 16, 2017

  • great excursion, nice beer garden invites you to stay

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    • March 31, 2018

  • The colliery Zollverein was an active from 1851 to 1986 hard coal mine in Essen. It is today an architectural and industrial monument. Wikipedia

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    • August 13, 2017

  • Definitely worth a trip for young and old. An interactive exhibition that is fun for everyone. There is also a nicely decorated café inside and a sausage stall outside.

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    • July 7, 2019

  • Ventilation shaft of the big coal mine Zollverein.
    Very tasty Currywurst but mostly only on weekends
    the shack is open.

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    • May 5, 2019

    • March 6, 2019

  • Definitely worth a trip for young and old. An interactive exhibition that is fun for everyone. There is also a nicely decorated café inside and a sausage stall outside.Admission is not free for the exhibition.

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    • July 7, 2019

  • The colliery Zollverein, also called "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr Area", was an active from 1851 to 1986 hard coal mine in Essen.

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    • October 7, 2019

  • A large complex and UNESCO heritage. Top.

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    • May 6, 2019

  • Industrial culture in real life, you can discover something new all day

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    • February 5, 2021

  • Zeche Zollverein cultural center including the Red Dot Design Museum and event halls. Outside of pandemics, also outside catering (before 2020 and after approx. 2021). Sometimes maybe during a pandemic.

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    • March 29, 2021

  • EXTERNAL AREA OF THE UNESCO WORLD CUSTOMS CLUB
    The site of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein is always freely accessible. The world heritage includes the former shaft facilities XII, 1/2/8 and the coking plant Zollverein.
    Admission free

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    • May 19, 2017

  • Always worth seeing. On the weekend you can climb the tower.

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    • April 23, 2023

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