Social programme

Wednesday 30.06.10

16:00 Bus transfer from Dortmund Westfalenhallen to Essen Zeche Zollverein
17:00 Guided tour of Zeche Zollverein
19:00 Reception at Casino Zollverein
20:15 Conference dinner at Casino Zollverein
22:45 Bus transfer to Dortmund

Zeche Zollverein

The Zollverein World Heritage Site – also known as “the world’s most beautiful coal mine” – today the most famous industrial monument and centre of the creative industry in the Ruhr area. 100 hectares of land in the north of Essen, Shaft XII, Shaft 1/2/8 and the Zollverein coking plant. In 1847 the first shaft was sunk, and in 1986 the last coal was brought to the surface. In 1993 the coking plant was closed down, and in 2000 the buildings and equipment were officially listed. In 2001 Zollverein was inscribed into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our watchword is: preservation through new usage. Zollverein offers a huge range of attractions. History, culture, creativity, events, gastronomy, leisure activities - all this presents Zollverein its around one million visitors per year.

The guided tour follows the path of coal amongst gigantic machines on the Zollverein Heritage Trail. Get to know more about the impressive architecture both past and present, or listen to the tales of a former coal miner. The guided tours gets you closely acquainted to the World Heritage Site.


Casino Zollverein

This is not a gambling casino but one of the "best restaurants in the whole of the Ruhr Area" – in a location full of contradictions. The Casino Zollverein is a tempting mix of unique aesthetics and select pleasures.
The conference dinner takes place at the events hall 12 metres high, with an area of 600 m². Enough space for any imaginable event. With the latest technical equipment and an aesthetically impressive design. A large foyer connects the hall directly with the kitchen.

The New World cuisine at Casino Zollverein is not just a way of cooking but a way of thinking. We live in a global economy and on their travels people come into contact with the most diverse cultures. The media nowadays opens doors to the entire world, while 'global chat' communicates worldwide. We can watch how and what the world eats and drinks. New World cuisine, this also means looking for a new order, a new world in which people can make their ideas and wishes come true. New World cuisine transcends borders. Regional and worldwide products and ingredients are combined to produce out-of-the-ordinary dishes. Casino enables you to discover unknown aspects of familiar foods. What matters to us is the simplicity of fresh produce, their naturalness and taste.