The Hansa coking plant is one of the anchor points of the Route of Industrial Heritage, which connects the most important industrial monuments in the Ruhr region
Stiftung Industriedenkmalpflege und Geschichtskultur, Werner J. Hannappel, The Hansa Coking Plant is one of the key stops along the Industrial Heritage Trail, which connects the most important industrial monuments in the Ruhr region

Hansa Coking Plant

Dortmund

In Dortmund-Huckarde stands a relic from days gone by that offers fascinating insights into the history of heavy industry in the last century: The Hansa Coking Plant is one of the anchor points of the Route of Industrial Heritage, which connects the most important industrial monuments in the Ruhr region. Today, the coking plant is a designated historic landmark and invites visitors on a fascinating journey back in time.

The Hansa Coking Plant began operations in 1928 as a large-scale coking plant in the Dortmund area. Until 1992, it produced coke and coke oven gas from the bituminous coal of neighboring mines, as well as key raw materials for the chemical industry.

A Glimpse into the Past

Today, the old industrial complex can be explored on a walk along the “Nature and Technology Adventure Trail”: The trail first leads up to the coal tower, which offers a superb view of the surrounding area, and then back down to the furnace batteries, where hard coal was once “baked” into coke at temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius.

Finally, visitors enter the machine hall, which, with its unique ensemble of five gas compressors, is considered the jewel of the facility.

Wild Nature and Climbing Gym

In the years since the Hansa coking plant was shut down, nature has reclaimed its place on the outdoor grounds: wild plants and vegetation, including exotic species of flora and fauna, have taken root here. This means visitors can not only admire the coking plant’s distinctive architecture and enjoy an educational museum visit, but also relax in nature afterward. The coking plant grounds are also ideal for sports activities: the old turbo-compressor building has been converted into a large climbing gym.

The Foundation for the Preservation of Historical Monuments regularly offers guided tours on weekends and holidays. And there’s a special discovery tour for children, too: Karlchen the Coke Crumb guides young guests through the coking plant in a child-friendly way.

www.industriedenkmal-stiftung.de

Hours:
April–October: Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
November–March: Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Important information about accessibility: certificates

  • All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with MobilityImpairments” designation.

    We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

    • There is a designated parking space for people with disabilities.
    • The building is accessible without steps.
    • All rooms and facilities available to guests and open to the public are accessible without steps or via ramps or elevators.
    • The ramps have a maximum slope of 6%.
    • All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 87 cm wide.
    • In all elevated exhibition spaces, the exhibits and accompanying information can be viewed and read primarily while seated.
    • The surface of the outdoor walking path makes it easy to walk and drive on.
    • The “SchwarzGold” and “ButterRaum” restaurants feature wheelchair-accessible tables (maximum height 80 cm, with a clearance of 67 cm in height and 30 cm in depth).
    • There are three public restrooms for people with disabilities, each accessible from at least one side (minimum 90 cm). Fold-down grab bars are available on the left and right sides of the restroom.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is requested.
    • Seating is available. The entire route is wheelchair-accessible with no steps.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

    • There is no alarm.
    • There is no induction loop system available.
    • In the exhibition rooms, information about the exhibits is provided audibly, not in writing.
    • In the “SchwarzGold” and “ButterRaum” restaurants, tables are equipped with bright, glare-free lighting, and there are no lamps standing or hanging above them that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.
    • No guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments or who are deaf.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report at the end of this text.

    • Service dogs are welcome.
    • The entrance area is visually distinct from its surroundings.
    • The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast lettering.
    • All areas are brightly lit without glare.
    • An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal.
    • The steps on the stairs do not provide high visual contrast. Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
    • In the exhibition rooms, the well-lit exhibits stand out visually from their surroundings.
    • Information is conveyed audibly. An audio guide is available to provide information.
    • Information is not available in Braille or prism script.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. The exhibition includes exhibits designed to be touched. Advance registration is recommended.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report at the end of this text.

    • The coking plant’s name and logo are clearly visible from the outside.
    • The destinations of the paths are within sight, or path markers are placed at visible intervals.
    • In the exhibition rooms, information about the exhibits is not presented in photorealistic form.
    • There is no information provided in simple language.
    • In the “SchwarzGold” dining room, dishes are displayed in plain view.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.
    • The content (e.g., exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is easy to understand or is explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g., using images).
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • April - October:
    Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
     
    November - March:
    Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

    Open today
    Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
    Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
    Friday 10:00 - 18:00
    Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Good to know

More information

  • Contact

    Kokerei Hansa

    Emscherallee 11 44369 Dortmund

    +49 231 93112233

    Email

    Website

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