Where exactly is the meeting point?

Meet at babymarkt on Suttner-Nobel-Allee 4, 44803 Bochum; aim to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start.

How long is the tour and how large are groups?

The tour lasts about 1.5 Stunden and is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.

In which languages is the tour offered?

Guides provide tours in Deutsch, English, Français, and Nederlands depending on the scheduled offering.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility needs?

Yes—tours can be adapted for accessibility if you notify the operator when booking so adjustments can be arranged.

Are children allowed and is there a child policy?

Children up to 9 years old may join free but note the tour is on foot; you may need to bring a transport option for very young children.

What is the cancellation policy?

Written cancellation notice is required; check your booking confirmation for specific deadlines and refund rules.

From Coal to Code: Guided Walk Through MARK 51°7 Bochum's Industrial Reinvention

Führung MARK 51°7 Bochum is a guided walking tour through MARK 51°7, a reimagined industrial site on the former Opel and Dannebaum coal-mine footprint in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. In roughly 90 minutes, multilingual guides lead small groups across a compact urban campus where red-brick remnants and post-industrial halls meet glass-fronted research labs and startup incubators. The route threads past the battered silhouettes of the former Zeche Dannebaum and the OPEL factory, pointing out surviving architectural elements, adaptive reuse projects, and the practical decisions that shaped the site's reinvention. Highlights include the O-Werk complex — now an events and creative hub — corridors of converted production halls, and new research buildings occupied by universities and firms such as Bosch. Along the way guides share mining-era anecdotes, explain the economic role of coal and automotive manufacturing in the Ruhrgebiet, and outline how the site was planned as a center for science, technology, and entrepreneurship. What makes this tour special is its focus on transformation: you see how infrastructure built for heavy industry was repurposed for low-emission research, education, and business. The contrast of rough-cast industrial façades with contemporary glass and steel is vivid, and guides make that contrast legible with dates, names, and human stories. Small group size (max 20) means plenty of time for questions and for photography at evocative viewpoints, including the former factory gates and the plaza outside the O-Werk. Practical details are straightforward. Tours last about 1.5 Stunden and are offered in Deutsch, English, Français, and Nederlands; meeting point is at babymarkt on Suttner-Nobel-Allee 4 (please arrive 15 minutes early). The walk can be adapted for accessibility with advance notice; wear weather-appropriate clothing and firm footwear, and bring water on warm days. This guided walk is an excellent complement to stays in Bochum or nearby cities like Essen and Dortmund: it gives context to the Ruhr's rapid post-industrial shift and highlights how urban planning and local investment can rewrite a region's economic story. It's an ideal outing for history buffs, urbanists, architects, and travelers curious about how industry can be refitted for the future. Whether you're tracking the evolution from Zeche Dannebaum to cutting-edge labs, or simply looking for a compact, conversational stroll through contemporary Ruhr culture, Führung MARK 51°7 Bochum delivers a concentrated, human-scaled view of one of Germany’s most dynamic redevelopment projects. Guides tailor anecdotes to your group—students, planners, or travelers—and stop at interpretive plaques that mark key dates in the site's history. Photography-friendly stops, quiet courtyards, and the reclaimed green spaces show how brownfield remediation created new public uses. Bookings require written cancellation notice; group size is capped and multilingual guides make the experience accessible for international visitors wanting context and local insight.

About Simply Out Tours GmbH

Simply Out Tours GmbH is a Bochum-based tour operator in Nordrhein-Westfalen that offers guided bicycle tours and a guided kneipentour. The company runs a range of themed cycling experiences across the Ruhrgebiet, including routes focused on industrial heritage, UNESCO sites, landscape parks, and city highlights.

Tours include Radtour "Kohle, Stahl & Siedlung" Bochum, a route through Bochum’s industrial past visiting sites such as Jahrhunderthalle and Zeche Hannover on peaceful trails. The Radtour rund um Zollverein explores the historic Zollverein coal mine and nearby Siedlungen with rail trail sections and views from Schurenbachhalde. The Radtour durch den Central-Park des Ruhrgebiets navigates the Emscher Landscape Park with canal scenery and sculptures while minimizing street crossings. The Radtour durch Essen inkl. Margarethenhöhe covers approximately 20 km of safe, car-free paths through parks and historic neighborhoods. The Radtour durch Duisburg highlights the harbor, industrial landmarks, parks, rivers, and can finish at Landschaftspark Nord with easy bike rental options mentioned for that route. Longer options include the 36 km Radtour-Emscher & Halden powerd by Nobbi with 550 meters of climbing, the Ruhrtalradweg "Königsetappe" along the Ruhr from Hattingen to Mülheim, and two 55 km E‑Bike journeys titled VOLLE KANNE RUHRGEBIET Nord and Süd that pass UNESCO sites and Krupp landmarks. For nightlife, the Kneipentour Bochum is a lively three-hour guided pub tour. Simply Out Tours GmbH focuses on active, eco-friendly sightseeing across the Ruhr region. Bookings are available online and trips operate in and around Bochum, Essen, Duisburg and other Ruhr-area locations throughout the year.