Welterbe Zollverein - Schacht XII

The plant, built in 1932 in the style of the 'new objectivity', was once the most modern colliery in Europe.

Today, the 'Zollverein' is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a vibrant location for contemporary art, culture, architecture, and creative industries. Visitors are immersed in both the past and present of the Ruhr region and its culture.

Whether you'll come to take a tour of the impressive monument, go to an exhibition, concert or theatre performance: The Zollverein Foundation offers a cornucopia of cultural and leisure activities all year round.

Welterbe Zollverein Schacht XII
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen
Telephone +49 (0) 201 - 24 68 10
Fax +49 (0) 201 - 83 03 620
E-Mail info@zollverein.de

Directions with public transport:
from the main train station with tram line 107 towards Gelsenkirchen HBF to Zollverein stop
From other directions: S-Bahn line 2 to "Bahnhof Essen Zollverein Nord" station.

Entrance prices:
vary depending on event

Visitors Centre opening times:
April to Oct. daily 10 am - 7 pm,
Nov. to March daily 10 am - 5 pm,
Fridays until 7.30