Self-guided podcast tour: The surviving soul of Recklinghausen

In a region shaped by coal, steel, and the devastation of the Second World War, Recklinghausen guards a secret: a preserved medieval heart. Take us through the "Gute Stube" of the Ruhr area and discover how happiness, civic pride, and architectural honesty have preserved a street plan from the 13th century, aristocratic estates, and modest half-timbered houses from the ashes of history.

1.5 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 58 min. Ideal for history, memory, and urbanism innovation Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation through the app