Essen, Germany
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen is a former colliery and coking plant listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Built in the 1920s and 1930s in a striking Bauhaus-influenced style, it was once the largest coal mine in the world. Today the sprawling site hosts museums, cultural events, concerts, and art exhibitions year-round.
(3 days)
International contemporary art fair at the UNESCO World Heritage site Zollverein. Open-space layout, direct contact with artists and exhibitors, opportunity to purchase artworks.
KinoEulen bring a curated mix of international short films to Zollverein - animations, documentaries and experimental works for children aged 6 and up, with a moderated discussion after the screening.
A yoga class on the art meadow at UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein in Essen, combining movement and meditation with an encounter with Concrete Art and works by Ansgar Nierhoff. Led by Viviann Langhans, open to all levels.
The University Orchestra Duisburg-Essen presents a summer concert featuring works by Sibelius, Weber and Borodin conducted by Oliver Leo Schmidt.
