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A pedestrian bridge with a metal grid floor, leading to an industrial area with large structures and a clear sky. 1
A large industrial building with the sign 'PHOENIX DES LUMIÈRES' and a bridge overhead. 2
A snowy industrial area with a bridge, buildings, and a large smokestack. 3
By sanfte-touren.de
Free cancellation available
Price is €40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • Climb 99 steps to the Skywalk and take in the sweeping view of Dortmund's skyline
    • See the impressive steel structure, the viaduct and the Hympenahl slag heap
    • Hear fascinating stories about the lives of the steelworkers and about structural change
    • Please note: No tour of the blast furnace!

Activity location

    • Dortmund
    • Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Phoenixplatz, 44263 Dortmund, Deutschland | Phoenixplatz 2a, 44139 Dortmund - there's a big magenta sign that says "sanfte-touren.de"
    • Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Dortmund: Skywalk and blast furnace backdrop 2026

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
€40.00 x 2 Adults€80.00
Total
Price is €80.00
Until Sat, 24 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide, helmet, reflective vest, live audio system
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover a hidden treasure with us: follow the traces of industrial history on the skywalk. This tour tells the fascinating storey of a former steel mill. Immerse yourself in the past and experience how Dortmund's landscape has changed. This tour offers you insights and stories about the city, the region, and its impressive structural change. A perfect opportunity to learn more about mining, the steel industry, and the transformation of an entire region. Book your ticket now for a voyage through time and history.

    Where are we going?

    Join us on an exciting journey through Dortmund's industrial past. Our tour starts in Phoenixplatz and takes you along the former blast furnace gas pipeline to the Skywalk with breathtaking views.

    Continue to the vestiges of a time when work and life were inextricably linked. The Hympendahl slag heap, the Felicitas housing estate, and the former farming community provide insights into the everyday life of those who formed the heart of German industry. You will learn about the Schalthaus 101, the Gebläsehalle 1, and other stops that show Dortmund's transformation.

    Our guide will introduce you to the working world of that time, show you hidden treasures, and explain the city's development. Experience how Dortmund has transformed from an industrial centre into a place of innovation and culture.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dortmund
    • Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Phoenixplatz, 44263 Dortmund, Deutschland | Phoenixplatz 2a, 44139 Dortmund - there's a big magenta sign that says "sanfte-touren.de"
    • Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany