World Heritage Day and opening of the new World Heritage Forum at Zollverein
25 years of UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein – think about the future!
World Heritage Day on June 7th at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site will be dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site and will also mark the grand opening of the new World Heritage Forum. A diverse stage program, along with numerous hands-on activities and surprises, will ensure an exciting day for the whole family.
Visualization: südstudio and Zollverein Foundation
A particular highlight is the opening of the new World Heritage Forum at Werner-Müller-Platz at 13 p.m. The architectural highlight will serve as a central point of contact for visitors in the future, offering modern information and booking options.
Date: June 7, 2026, 12 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Location: UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, Essen
You can find more information about World Heritage Day here. here.
The UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein is the anchor point of the Route of Industrial Culture.