Public guided tour | On Coal and Miners

Public guided tour | On Coal and Miners
The path of coal at the colliery

English guided tour

During this guided tour you will gain an insight into the authentically preserved above-ground facilities of Zollverein Shaft XII and learn about the production processes of the once largest and most productive coal mine in the world.

On your way, which leads from the shaft hall hall – where the coal arrived after it was mined – through the production halls and workshops, you will learn more about the working and living conditions of the Zollverein miners. Of course, the tour also provides insights into the architecture and nature of Zollverein and its transformation from a coal mine to a modern cultural location.

Duration of the tour: 60 minutes
Maximum number of participants: 20 people (plus guide)

As the menu is currently only available in German, you can also reserve your tickets by sending an e-mail to besucherdienst@zollverein.de or by calling our hotline: +49 201 246810.

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