Guided Tour New Mine Westerholt: History, transformation, and Ruhr area feeling
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In the footsteps of mining tradition at the New Mine Westerholt
This city tour combines vibrant industrial history with an authentic discovery experience in the Ruhr area. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, local historian Egon Kopatz from the History Circle Hassel/Bergmannsglück will lead a tour of the former mining site and into the washhouse of the New Mine Westerholt. The focus will be on mining, neighborhood history and the exciting reuse of a historical site. The tour begins at the gatehouse at Egonstraße 12 in Gelsenkirchen. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/94755-fuehrung-neue-zeche-westerholt?utm_source=openai))
Industrial culture you can feel
The New Mine Westerholt is one of the impressive memorial sites of the Ruhr area. The site lies cross-border in Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Herten-Westerholt/Bertlich and tells of the transformation of a former double shaft mining facility into a place with future perspectives. Those who venture here encounter architectural remnants, axes of movement, and halls that testify to the daily lives of miners and the history of the region. ([tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de](https://www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/denkmal/88ab821e-c696-11ea-ab68-960000611c47%2Fneue-zeche-westerholt))
Expert guided tour with local depth
Egon Kopatz provides interesting insights into mining and the neighborhood history of Hassel during the tour. The official page of the New Mine Westerholt highlights guided tours as a regular part of the program and mentions earlier dates with former miners and the History Circle Hassel/Bergmannsglück. This ensures a tour that not only informs but also makes cultural heritage tangible. ([neue-zeche-westerholt.de](https://www.neue-zeche-westerholt.de/quartier-menschen/fuehrungen))
Meeting point, process, and practical information
The meeting point is the gatehouse at Egonstraße 12. For orientation on-site, the official signs are helpful: The facility has clearly marked areas, including meeting point, tour route, and parking on the premises. In the event calendar of the city of Gelsenkirchen, the duration for similar tours is given as about two hours; for the date on September 5, 2026, the advance notice states the time from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Pre-registration is requested. ([tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de](https://www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/denkmal/88ab821e-c696-11ea-ab68-960000611c47%2Fneue-zeche-westerholt))
A place in transformation
The tour showcases not only relics of the coal era but also the perspective of a site under reconstruction. Official pages describe the New Mine Westerholt as a district with new opportunities, new creative formats, and new perspectives. This very mix is what makes it enticing: history to touch, culture in the making, and a glimpse into urban development in the region. ([neue-zeche-westerholt.de](https://www.neue-zeche-westerholt.de/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Those seeking industrial culture, urban history, and authentic Ruhr area atmosphere will find a tour with depth and genuine guiding expertise here. The tour is suitable for anyone who wants to see Westerholt with new eyes and experience a special date in the calendar. Sign up now and discover the history of the New Mine Westerholt on-site. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/94755-fuehrung-neue-zeche-westerholt?utm_source=openai))
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