LWL-Museum Zeche Zollern
LWL-Museum Zeche Zollern
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
At first sight palatial redbrick facades and artistically adorned gables on buildings dotted around a grassy square are more reminiscent of an aristocratic residence than a coal mine. This was exactly one of the ideas behind the architecture. Today the “mansion of labour” in the west of Dortmund is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and impressive testimonies to Germany’s industrial history. The engine house with its famous Jugendstil doorway is already an icon. But the museum’s outstanding industrial architecture is only one of many different attractive facets. The various sections of the exhibition will take you into a world of harsh working conditions, and the stories of the men and women who worked in coalmining during the 20th century will bring this vividly to life.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Woburn Sands, UK42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
This is a fantastic place. A former mine, brought to life by the excellent tour guide. I didn't find out her name, but she was so engaging! This is on top of the warm welcome I'd received from the lady at reception.

I'd planned to return the next day, but sadly train strikes meant that I was unable to do so.

But from me, 'ein herzliches Dankeschön' der blonden britischen Frau. Zum nächsten Mal!
Written 3 February 2024
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Stevie P.
Suffolk, UK23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
The Zeche Zollen in Bövinghausen, Dortmund is a very interesting museum. It details the history of coal mining in the Ruhrpott. The climb up the pit head wheel gives great views of the city. It is thoroughly interesting, very informative and is worth spending at least half a day looking around. Easy to get to, great value and a fantastic way to spend a Sunday. The on site restaurant is also worth a visit in its own right.
Written 13 September 2022
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Alandavidson
Werne, Germany52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
seeing the way the mainer worked and lived all those years back when the pitt open, would not have fancies that job, very hard and demanding
Written 26 May 2019
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Lindaahay
Somerset, UK57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Friends
I really enjoyed my visit with friends. The tour, although in German, was very interesting. I was fortunate that my German friends were able to translate when I didn’t understand. The history of the mine was interesting to hear. The displays of photographs and artefacts were very good. I loved the architecture and was so pleased that these wonderful buildings were saved from demolition! We also had a super lunch of currywurst and frites in the restaurant. I would definitely recommend a visit here!
Written 15 December 2018
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Eleonore B
London, UK26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
Went here with my friend to see what it was about... not my thing really as we were only here for the day it seemed most popular thing to do...
Written 3 December 2018
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Jakub
Cernosice, Czech Republic86 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Business
This is a well-preserved colliery, essentially the 1950s or 1960s state of an 1890s building. I have previously visited some much older ones and some more recent collieries, but this was genuinely more interesting. There were the "old-school" touches such as marble insulators throughout, but also some true "technical masterpieces", incl. very powerful compressors to power the pneumatic drills a mile away (500m below and then some through the level), hot showers, washing machines, elaborate hanging systems for the laundry, and many "artistic features", especially in stained glass and inscriptions. A lovely site.
Written 30 May 2018
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shiketing
Basel, Switzerland178 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
This museum is a must-see attraction when visiting Dortmund. Most of the buildings of the colliery were built in solid brickwork and are an impressive example of the industrialization of the early 1900s. One of the highlights is the central engine house built in iron framework construction with infilling of red brickwork. The Art Nouveau styled main entrance shows a lead glazing of blue, green and-glass. Also the engines on display are inmpressive. Other buildings on the site include administration bureaus, blacksmith's and carpenter's shop, first-aid and fire station with stable, pithead baths, tools store and the central gateway. The former stable now houses a restaurant with traditional food of the region. Don't miss the Currywurst!
Written 8 November 2017
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StefanBa79
Dortmund, Germany51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
A part of Germanies history wonderfully preserved at this Location. Also a wonderful spot for a wedding ceremony!
Written 7 November 2017
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Traveller87987687
Bangkok, Thailand3,110 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Couples
Great place to see the remnants of coal mining in Germany. Today there is only open-pit mining for lignite. Mining operations below ground became much too expensive and so this industry along with its distinctive towers (pit-head frames) became redundant. Some are turned into museums.

Unfortunately you cannot enter a mining shaft here. But it is still very impressive to see the heavy machinery that was considered high-tech at the time.

Interesting are the urban developments that came with the coal mining business. The buildings are made from bricks that gave them some sort of industrial beauty. A similar look have residential houses around a former coal mine. They are also made from bricks and they are usually small, because a coal miner back in the days couldn’t afford a big house.

This industry was made the “Ruhrgebiet” (River Ruhr Region) famous and attracted many businesses; especially heavy industry like steel production.
Written 29 October 2017
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Craig R
Edmonton, Canada88 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
For all the English reading folk out there, just skip the 1st building, it's all German. And not a lot to just look at. The 2nd building we went into was the centre one and all if it's displays had English. The tower that you can climb also has English displays. It's very interesting history and the buildings are beautiful. I recommend climbing to the top of the tower, great view of the land.
Written 15 September 2017
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