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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 25m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into the rough, beating heart of Germany's industrial power centre. This is not just a walk through history; it is a journey of discovery, how the darkness of the coal mines forged an unshakeable culture over the years. Discover the linguistic melting pot of Ruhr German, try the uniformity of the cult currywurst, and see how a community has reclaimed its industrial ruins. Come along and find out why the miner spirit of solidarity in Bochum still shapes things today.

    6.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 145 min.
    Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration & globalization, and everyday society
    Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
    Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • German Mining Museum
    • 28 Am Bergbaumuseum
    • 44791, Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • German Mining Museum
    • 28 Am Bergbaumuseum
    • 44791, Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Bochum: Steel, Sweat, and Solidarity in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 25 minutes2h 25m
    2h 25m
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.72
S$6.98 x 1 AdultS$6.98
Total
The previous price was S$8.72 and current price is S$6.98
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

German Mining Museum

  • 10m
The square under the iconic headframe conveys the sheer size of the mining industry and the basic concept of the 'miner'.

Mutter Wittig

  • 10m
In this historic Ruhrpott pub, we explore pub culture as a social equaliser, where the local dialect is spoken freely.

Alsenstraße

  • 10m
This street, supported by the community, shows modern solidarity and alternative culture in Bochum.

Bratwursthaus

  • 10m
The culinary anchor of the labourers: Here, currywurst is served as an iconic, egalitarian dish of the working class.

Westpark

  • 10m
The former Krupp steelworks was converted into a public park. Here, 'layer in the shaft' and the reclamation of industrial brownfields are illustrated.

Stadtteiltreff Stahlhausen des IFAK e.V.

  • 10m
The historical mining workers' settlement of Stahlhausen embodies the architecture of solidarity and the enduring soul of the region. The meeting point is the area meeting at Halbachstraße.

Location

Activity location

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    German Mining Museum
    • 28 Am Bergbaumuseum
    • 44791, Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    German Mining Museum
    • 28 Am Bergbaumuseum
    • 44791, Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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