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A selfie at the Brandenburg Gate, a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle – all great. But which cities, landscapes and special places in Germany are also worth seeing? Once a month, we take you to a place in Germany that you absolutely must discover!

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Detours | Zollverein Coal Mine
The Eifel Tower of Industrial Culture

Can a disused coal mine be beautiful? Zollverein coal mine in Essen can! The Zollverein industrial complex combines architecture and nature, culture and leisure activities, the past and the future. Anyone into ice skating or swimming will definitely have a great time here.

The iconic red twin pithead winding tower is also dubbed the “Eifel Tower of the Ruhr”. Photo (detail): © Adobe

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