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Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex – Essen (DE), Zeche Zollverein, Schacht XII -- 2022 -- 0026📷 Anil Öztas, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex

Essen, Germany

History

A UNESCO-listed colliery in Bauhaus style, with the Ruhr Museum inside the old coal washery, reached by a long orange escalator. The grounds are free; parking is off Gelsenkirchener Straße.

Nearest town
Essen, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.4863, 7.0430
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Revierpark NienhausenMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingpark BaldeneyseeCampsite
    10 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Marina OberhausenMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Premium Stellplatz "Glück Auf"Motorhome stopover
    12 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Campingplatz RuhrbrückeCampsite
    13 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Freizeitdomizil RuhrtalCampsite
    13 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex?

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is in Essen, Germany, at GPS 51.4863, 7.0430. It is about 20 km from Duisburg.

Can you camp near Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Revierpark Nienhausen, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex?

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Ruhr: blast furnaces, gas holders and coal mines.

What is there to see near Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gasometer Oberhausen (12 km), German Mining Museum (12 km), Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (18 km) and Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain (20 km).

When is the best time to visit Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)