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Kokerei

Stadtbezirke VI C, Essen

4.7★★★★★★★★★★2.5K reviews

This decommissioned 1961 coking plant now features a swimming pool, art installations & more.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.7) with the volume of 2,509 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.63 (out of 5).

Opening hours

● Open now
  • Monday: 24h
  • Tuesday: 24h
  • Wednesday: 24h
  • Thursday: 24h
  • Friday: 24h
  • Saturday: 24h
  • Sunday: 24h

Approximate location

Address: UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Areal, Stadtbezirke VI C, 45141 Essen, Germany

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What visitors say

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  • ★★★★★★★★★★Nate Parker· a month ago

    This is one of the highlights of the Zollverein complex, but while the architecture and history of the colliery are certainly interesting, what sets this apart is the swimming pool and cafe. Not what you necessarily expect in the middle…

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Jose Ho· 3 years ago

    Interesting to be able to see the interiors of an old coal processing factory. Is a good way to spend a couple of hours if you have the spare time. Killer shot at the end of the reflecting pool.

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Igor Slyusarchuk· 8 years ago

    The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex(German Zeche Zollverein) is a large former industrial site in the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has been inscribed into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since Decemb…

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