The Industrial Heritage Route on social media – discover the highlights of our social media on our social wall […]
Enjoy the festival atmosphere at the Hoheward slag heap! Breathtaking views, chilled beats, and a sunset – the Sunset Picnic attracts festival fans on September 5th […]
This autumn, ten photo walks along the Industrial Heritage Trail will take place again! From August to October, the focus will be on special […]
On September 13, 2026, the Open Monument Day, the Industrial Heritage Trail invites visitors on a special discovery tour. In this […]
Bored during the summer holidays? We've compiled excursion tips for the summer and selected holiday activities for families with children in the Ruhr area.
On June 27, 2026, the Ruhr region transformed into a luminous stage for transformation. Forty venues in 18 cities opened their doors for the 24th edition of ExtraSchicht […]
The new exhibition “LIGHT DIALOGUES – Works from the SCHAUWERK Sindelfingen” at the Centre for International Light Art opens on the 13th […]
25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein – Think about the Future! World Heritage Day on June 7th at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein is all about […]
The exhibition route “Future. WORK IN THE Ruhr Area” connects locations in the Ruhr region that focus on work, technology, and artificial intelligence. In […]
From electronic beats to rock tunes, whether dancing the night away or relaxing in the summer – everyone will find their perfect spot on the Industrial Heritage Trail […]
International Museum Day is celebrated on May 17th. Visitors should be inspired by the cultural treasures and programs of museums […]
Manifesta Ruhr 16 and Art in Public Spaces: With Manifesta Ruhr 16 in the summer of 2026, the Ruhr region will be in the spotlight […]
From March 20, 2026, the new exhibition “Mythos Wald” (Myth of the Forest) at the Oberhausen Gasometer will bring our forests to life. Emotional, surprising, […]
The popular guided tours of the Marl Chemical Park are taking place again this year! Evonik Industries is making this possible for us […]
Extensive construction work will begin on the spoil heap plateau on February 9, 2026. The aim is to redesign the plateau and improve drainage […]
Rediscover the Ruhr region – from coal mines and slag heaps to workers' settlements: The newly released 2026 Explorer Passport […]
The EisSalon Ruhr in the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum offers a unique opportunity to go ice skating amidst impressive industrial heritage during the Christmas season […]
The popular ice rink at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein in Essen opens for the winter season on December 6th! Ice skating enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy here […]
The long-distance cycle route "Route Industriekultur per Rad" (Industrial Heritage Route by Bike) has received a three-star quality rating from the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC). On […]
This year, the first Advent Sunday in November provides a cozy start to the Christmas season. From the 27th […]
The Oberhausen Gasometer has announced its new exhibition "Mythos Wald" (The Forest Myth). Starting March 20, 2026, the Gasometer will present the new […]
Enjoy the festival atmosphere at the Hoheward slag heap! Breathtaking views, chilled beats, and a sunset – the Sunset Picnic attracts festival fans on September 6th […]
Experience film treasures from the Ruhr region's archives in a truly unique industrial setting! IndustrieFilm Ruhr is back on tour: On October 8th at […]
On September 27, we'll be taking a bus tour to a neighboring region: from Oberhausen to Kelmis in Belgium! Experience industrial culture […]
Urban Hiking – a new trend (or not)? We've been doing it for a long time! On September 6 and October 3, we're offering two […]
Busy on summer vacation? We've compiled summer excursion tips and selected holiday activities for families with children in the Ruhr region.
Bike Tour 2 on August 10.08th: From the Recklinghausen substation to the Waltrop Lock Park. We're also offering a special tour for all cycling enthusiasts in 2025: [...]
Cycling Summer of Industrial Heritage – Industrial heritage meets cycling fun in Recklinghausen On June 14 and 15, 2025, the Ruhr Regional Association and […]
It's official: After just eleven months, the Oberhausen Gasometer welcomed its one-millionth guest to the "Planet Ocean" exhibition. This […]
Join us for a visit to Marl's vibrant industrial (culture) scene! Once again this year, Evonik Industries is offering us a guided tour […]
Digital information system for the landscape park With the new digital information column, the Duisburg-Nord landscape park is taking the next step towards a future-oriented […]
The headframe of the German Mining Museum in Bochum shines in new splendour The iconic double-bock headframe above the German Mining Museum in Bochum is once again completely […]