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ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen

ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen

9.41km from German Mining Museum

Founded in April 1949 as Ruhr-Zoo, it is one of the most modern zoological gardens in Germany. It is known for its panoramas and cultural approach. The main attractions are big animals, mostly mammals; The zoo has no aquarium, insectarium, or other smaller animal facilities.

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (Welterbe Zollverein)

This large former industrial site in the city of Essen is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2001 and one of the important places in the European Route in Industrial Heritage. It was Founded in 1847, and is ranked as the largest of its kind in Europe. Built in the New Objectivity style, it is considered an architectural and technical masterpiece, earning it a reputation as the "most beautiful coal mine in the world".

Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion)

Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion)

16.33km from German Mining Museum

Officially called Signal Iduna Park, it is a football stadium in Dortmund city, which is the home of the famous Borussia Dortmund. The stadium is one of the most famous football stadiums in Europe and has a capacity of up to 81,365, the largest stadium in Germany.

Botanischer Garten Grugapark

Botanischer Garten Grugapark

17.13km from German Mining Museum

It is a municipal botanical garden located in the Essen city. It was established in 1927 for entertainment, education, and research. Parts of the garden was destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt and re-designed in 1965.

Tetraeder

Tetraeder

18.25km from German Mining Museum

The Tetrahedron in Bottrop city is a steel structure with a side length of 60m, resting on four concrete pillars. Opened on October 3, 1995, it is located on top of the mine dump Halde Beckstraße and serves as the town's landmark.

Gasometer Oberhausen

Gasometer Oberhausen

23.94km from German Mining Museum

This 1920s industrial landmark is a former gas tank that was rebuilt after World War II in Oberhausen, Germany. The tank was converted into an exhibition and hosted several large scale exhibitions. It is an important point in the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the Industrial Heritage Trail.

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

30.06km from German Mining Museum

It is a public park located in Duisburg-Meiderich, designed in 1991. The park was constructed with the intention that it work to heal and understand the industrial past, rather than trying to reject it. The park closely associates itself with the site's past use: a coal and steel production plant that was abandoned in 1985, and the agricultural land it had been before the mid 19th century.

Königsallee

Königsallee

42.46km from German Mining Museum

This one-kilometer urban street means King's Avenue, located in Düsseldorf. The street is famous for its beautiful landscaped canal that runs along its center, and the fashion and luxury shops on both sides. It is the busiest upscale shopping street in the country.

Classic Remise Dusseldorf

Classic Remise Dusseldorf

42.56km from German Mining Museum

Opened in 2006 in a tram depot, Classic Remise Dusseldorf is a center for vintage cars. This landmrk building consists of garages, services and dealers for classic cars, shops for spare parts, clothing, model cars, accessories and restaurants.

Rheinuferpromenade

Rheinuferpromenade

43.19km from German Mining Museum

This popular destination for tourists in the city is a world-renowned 0.5 km promenade located in district 1, the industrial district in Düsseldorf. It was built around 1900 and redesigned in 1995.

Rhine Tower

Rhine Tower

43.63km from German Mining Museum

A 240.5 m high concrete telecommunications tower in Düsseldorf, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Construction started in 1979 and completed in 1981. It has a 360-degree revolving restaurant and an observation deck at a height of 170 m, which is the hights point in the city.

Schloss Benrath

Schloss Benrath

43.65km from German Mining Museum

Benrath Palace completed in 1770 is a Baroque-style palace in the residential suburb, Benrath. It was built for the Elector Palatine Charles Theodor and his wife, Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach and has been proposed to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main building called corps de logis is a museum with guided tours.

Athenæum (Das Deutsche Haus)

Athenæum (Das Deutsche Haus)

45.63km from German Mining Museum

The Athenæum, also known as Das Deutsche Haus, is a historic landmark located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This impressive building was constructed in the late 19th century as a hub for the city's German-American community and as a center for culture, social gatherings, and commerce.

East Munster Way

East Munster Way

55.68km from German Mining Museum

The East Munster Way is a 70km linear walking route of considerable variety, from riverside paths to woodland and from open mountain moorland to quiet country roads. It starts in the town of Carrick-on-Suir, at the south east extremity of County Tipperary, and follows the River Suir upstream. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Tipperary County Council, Coillte and Waterford County Council.

Aasee Lake

Aasee Lake

57.21km from German Mining Museum

It is a 40.2-hectare lake located in Münster with a length of 2.3 km. The lake is surrounded by a huge green space, making it the largest recreational area in the city of Munster.

St. Paulus-Dom

St. Paulus-Dom

59.79km from German Mining Museum

It also called St. Paulus-Dom, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Münster in Germany. It was constructed in 1225 and counted among the most important church buildings in Münstern.

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

63.48km from German Mining Museum

In 1996 Cologne Cathedral was declared as a world heritage site and it is Germany's most visited landmark. At 157 m, it is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, the second tallest church in Europe and the third tallest church in the world. Its construction began in 1248 but stopped around 1560 until the 1840s, and completed in 1880. About 20,000 people visit the church everyday.

Castle Gardens In Arcen

Castle Gardens In Arcen

71.45km from German Mining Museum

A fantastic garden complex on a 32-hectare property. Stimulate your senses, experience history, and discover a variety of unique gardens created around a historic country seat with a 17th century castle. Various highlights invite visitors to experience the gardens in numerous diverse ways. Among them are the large rosarium with its rose gardens.

Kasteel Arcen

Kasteel Arcen

71.5km from German Mining Museum

Arcen Castle is a double moated stately country house in the Dutch Limburg village of Arcen, which has been in the municipality of Venlo since 1 January 2010. The current castle is in good condition, since it is part of the Castle Gardens of Arcen. Virtually nothing is left of the fortress that preceded the present castle. The remains of it are located west of the current castle, a little north of the Wymarse Molen, a restored water mill that can be visited, except in the winter months.

De Hamert

De Hamert

72.3km from German Mining Museum

De Hamert is an estate and nature reserve in the municipality of Bergen in the Dutch province of Limburg. The more than 1000 ha estate with forest, heath and water is owned by the foundation Het Limburgs Landschap. De Hamert is part of De Maasduinen National Park. The area is crisscrossed with walking routes and popular with bird watchers.

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German Mining Museum

German Mining Museum

Am Bergbaumuseum 28, 44791 Bochum, Germany

This 12,000 m² open-air exhibition is one of the most visited museums in Germany and the largest mining museum globally. As a research institute, it is a renowned research establishment for mining history. Above-ground exhibitions, and a reconstructed show mine below the museum give visitors insights into the world of mining.