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Zollverein Coal Mine

A vast coal mine in Essen turned World Heritage site, with the Ruhr Museum, a design museum and walks among its Bauhaus-style pitheads.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Oct
Our full guide to Zollverein Coal Mine is being written. It's on the Rhineland list as If You're Nearby.

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