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Guided Tour Ruhr 20   Zollverein coking plant by night

Fascination light

When the night is falling in Essen-Stoppenberg Europe's once largest coking plant turned into a magical location. The fine illumination by the British light artists Speirs & Major is responsible for that changing.

The gigantic row of coke oven batteries is shining in a mystical reddish light as a kind of glowing industrial sun. The best views are from the blue illuminated road. Enjoy that special atmosphere on a guided night tour right through this former forbidden site.

Operator: Stiftung Zollverein
Meeting-point: Infopunkt, blending station
Length: about 105 minutes
Dates: none
Max. number of participants: 20 people
Price: English tours 120€; all the year round on request
Special note: Please wear convenient and weatherproof shoes/clothing.

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