In the 160 meter long access tunnel, 400 million years of geological history and the history of the lime industry in Wülfrath can be experienced with all your senses.
The Wülfrath time tunnel was created in the old mining tunnel of the Bochumer Bruch limestone quarry. Visitors discover the experience-oriented exhibition in an extraordinary atmosphere. In the form of hands-on stations and film excerpts, the different geological eras are illustrated with their unique characteristics and living creatures - from the shifting of the continents to the dinosaurs and the first humans. Many fossils and objects from these times can even be admired live and in color. In addition to the history of the earth, the comparatively short period of time in the industrial history of Wülfrather lime mining is also made tangible. A new highlight in the time tunnel is the virtual reality tour through the 80m long protective bunker. During the tour, visitors use 3D glasses to experience a photorealistic walkthrough of the tunnel and the shelter in 1942. The natural history and industrial history trail can also be used to walk around the Schlupkothen quarry with spectacular views.
Good to know
Opening hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., from April to the end of October
Days off: Monday
General Information
Bus stop available
Parking lots available
fitness
for families
for groups
for any weather
for school classes
Bad weather offer
foreign languages
German
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Barrierefreiheit
Barrier-free accessible for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs
Disabled toilets and parking spaces available
Quarry Schlupkothen not barrier-free
Disabled toilets and parking spaces available
Quarry Schlupkothen not barrier-free
Hygiene and infection control measures
The current hygiene and infection protection measures of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia apply.
Arrival & Parking
By bicycle:
The time tunnel is located directly on the PanoramaRadweg Niederbergbahn.
By car:
From the motorway exit Wülfrath (A535) follow the signs to Wülfrath, from Wilhelmstraße it goes to the address: Hammerstein 5, Wülfrath. Parking is available at the Hammerstein car park at the roundabout.
With public transport:
The time tunnel has its own stop on Wilhelmstraße in both directions (stop Ellenbeek/Zeittunnel). Timetable see www.vrr.de
The time tunnel is located directly on the PanoramaRadweg Niederbergbahn.
By car:
From the motorway exit Wülfrath (A535) follow the signs to Wülfrath, from Wilhelmstraße it goes to the address: Hammerstein 5, Wülfrath. Parking is available at the Hammerstein car park at the roundabout.
With public transport:
The time tunnel has its own stop on Wilhelmstraße in both directions (stop Ellenbeek/Zeittunnel). Timetable see www.vrr.de
Price information
Price adult: 7€
Price child: €4,50
Reduced price: €4,50
Family price: €17
Children up to 4 years free
Groups of 16 or more people €5 pp
Groups of 16 or more people €5 pp
Information on reduced prices: Children older than 4 years up to 16 years are entitled to a discount,
Pupils, students, trainees, those doing federal voluntary service, relatives in the voluntary social and ecological year,
Severely disabled people with a degree of disability of 50 percent or more.
Pupils, students, trainees, those doing federal voluntary service, relatives in the voluntary social and ecological year,
Severely disabled people with a degree of disability of 50 percent or more.
Further information
The time tunnel sees itself as an outdoor experience due to its constant temperature of 16°C.
Neben der E-Bike Ladestation befindet sich auch eine Fahrrad-Reperatur Staton vor Ort.
Neben der E-Bike Ladestation befindet sich auch eine Fahrrad-Reperatur Staton vor Ort.
author
Office for Culture and Tourism
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