Essen Zeche Zollverein © DZT, Francesco Carovillano
Ruhr Museum Essen © Ruhr Tourismus GmbH
Slinky Springs To Fame Bridge © Ruhr Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
Ruhr Museum Essen © Ruhr Tourismus GmbH
Gasometer Oberhausen © Ruhr Tourismus GmbH, Gasometer Oberhausen, Dirk Böttiger

Industrial heritage in the Ruhr area

On the trail of German industrial history

The Ruhr region is considered the heart of German industrial heritage and invites you to discover a fascinating region full of history, innovation and cultural diversity. Between imposing industrial monuments, exciting museums and modern art, a unique world of experience unfolds in which the past comes alive. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein to innovative design exhibitions, the Ruhr region offers a wide range of insights into 200 years of industrial history and cultural change.

Tradition and innovation meet here - technology, architecture and art merge to create a multifaceted cultural landscape. Discover the secrets of industrial culture on varied tours, experience extraordinary exhibitions and immerse yourself in a region that is constantly reinventing itself and generating lasting enthusiasm - in keeping with the spirit of the Ruhr region: Experience change, discover diversity.

This group tour is customised by us for you. It can be modified, shortened or extended according to your wishes. We look forward to receiving your enquiry and will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for your group tour.

Duration	6 days/ 5 nights
Travel period	daily
Bookable from	10 person(s)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival
- Individual arrival at Düsseldorf Airport
- Transfer from airport to hotel in Düsseldorf (or another city nearby)
- Welcome-dinner in a local restaurant
Overnight stay incl. breakfest in chosen city
Day 2: Sightseeing in Essen
- Guided walking tour in Essen "Structural change"
- Visit to Museum Folkwang
Overnight stay incl. breakfest in chosen city
Day 3: Industrial Art
- Visit the Ruhr Museum
- Discover the worlds largest exhibition of contemporary design at the Red Dot Design Museum
- Visit the coal mine Zeche Zollverein
Overnight stay incl. breakfest in chosen city
Day 4: day excursion to Hagen
- Visit the Hohenhof and the Osthaus-Museum
- Discover 200 years of craft and technology history from Westphalia at the Open-Air Museum
Overnight stay incl. breakfast in chosen city
Day 5: day excursion to Oberhausen
- Visit to Industrial Museum "Peter-Behrens-Bau"
- Discover the gasometer: Europes largest disc gas holder
Overnight stay incl. breakfest in chosen city
Day 6: Individual departure
Departure Düsseldorf Airport

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package of the cultural tour “Industrial Culture in the Ruhr Area”:

6 days/5 nights

5x Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Düsseldorf
Welcome dinner in a local restaurant in Düsseldorf
Sightseeing tour in Essen "structural change"
Visit to the Museum Folkwang
Visit to the Ruhr Museum
Visit to the Red Dot Design Museum
Guided tour of the coal mine Zeche Zollverein
Excursion to Hagen to the Hohenhof and visit to the Osthaus Museum
Visit to the Open-Air Museum
Visit to the Industrial Museum "Peter-Behrens-Bau"
Visit to the Gasometer in Oberhausen

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.