1 h 44 mins
Podcast Tour Hamm: From Coal Dust to Glass Elephant
Dive into the heart of the most wonderful rebirth of the Ruhr area. On this Red Thread Tour, you will explore Maximilianpark, where a disused coal mine from 1902 has been radically transformed into a vibrant ecological and cultural wonderland. Discover how toxic wasteland became tropical butterfly reserves and how a dark coal mine was reborn as a huge, luminous glass elephant. It is a story of catastrophe, resilience, and the beautiful, complicated art of looking forward.
- 2.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 104 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app