Self-guided podcast tour Oberhausen The Eisenheim Experiment
Dortmund, Germanyby Red Thread
- 1.9 hours
- Free cancellation
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- Up to 99 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the oldest workers' settlement in the Ruhr area and discover the true price of a 'perfect' community. On this captivating journey through the settlement of Eisenheim, you explore the fascinating double standard of industrial paternalism in the 19th century. Find out how innovative architecture, self-sufficient gardens, and even pigeon breeding were meticulously planned to control, provide for, and pacify the working class – and how these workers finally rose up to reclaim their homes and their history. - 4.2 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 116 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's included
- Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
- Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
- Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
- Point-to-point navigation between stops
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
The oldest surviving house type from 1846, showing cramped but innovative living conditions for the time.
- 2
Stop 2
10 min
The former washhouse, now a museum, that illuminates communal hygiene and the basic protest of the 1970s.
- 3
Stop 3
10 min
Backyard gardens and sheds that reveal the necessity of self-sufficiency and the importance of the 'Bergmannskuh'.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
The location of the workshop school, where education was used to shape obedient future workers.
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
The pigeon flights stand for the emotional escape of the workers and the fight to preserve their community.
Meeting and pickup
From Oberhausen main station with local public transport towards Wesselkampstraße 35 in the Eisenheim housing estate. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the meeting point. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
End point
From the pigeon coop in the small gardens on Eisenheimer Straße, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Oberhausen main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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