World-Class Industrial Monument

It was the largest coal mine in the world and was considered a technical masterpiece: the Zollverein colliery in Essen. Today, it is one of the most spectacular industrial monuments and enjoys the reputation of being the most beautiful colliery in Europe.

Built in the Bauhaus style, the Zeche Zollverein was the last colliery in Essen to be shut down in 1986. Since then, the site has been transformed into a flourishing cultural landscape. The clear cubic forms and the combination of functionality and aesthetics make the colliery a world-class industrial monument.

Guided tours of the industrial site are offered on various topics and at different times of day. There is something for everyone, from industrial history tours, and tours with former miners, to night tours of the illuminated site. But even without a guided tour, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is an experience.

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Kỳ Hoàng Vũ

Kỳ Hoàng Vũ was born in Vietnam in 2002. At the age of 15, he set off halfway around the world with a single suitcase and flew to Germany alone. Here, he looks at his new surroundings with curiosity and great enthusiasm. He made his first film about a doll clinic in Bonn. He realized that good stories can be found everywhere and are just waiting to be told. He doesn’t know where his path will take him, but he is looking forward to his next steps with excitement.