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Duisburg Guided tours 2018

INDUSTRY & MONUMENT

02 | Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord 03 | Duisburg Inner Harbour 04 | Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain

ART & CULTURE

05 | Kaiserpfalz and vicinity 06 | Kulturlinie 901 07 | Architectural guide to Duisburg Inner Harbour 08 | Gerhard Mercator

CITY & ADVENTURE

LEISURE & RECREATION

16 | Sportpark guided tour 17 | Explore Duisburg by bike 18 | SEGWAY tours

TOURS FOR CHILDREN 19 | City history for children

COMPANY TOURS

INFORMATION

26 | Reservation information 28 | Schedule for open tours 2018

WELCOME TO DUISBURG! We are glad that you want to explore Duisburg. To help acquaint you with our many different tours, you can choose from a variety of topics and areas: Industry & monument – This is industrial culture “hands on”: former places of work and impressive industrial cathedrals reloaded. Art & culture – Cultural highlights, art and the history of the city can all be found here: from life in the Middle Ages to architecture of the 21st century, from art in public areas to the Creative Quarter. City & adventure – The focus here is on urban city life and adventure tours – from city centre to the various districts, each with its own distinct charm. Experience it in a city tour, classic tour, costume tour or interactive discovery tour. Leisure & recreation – For anyone looking for something special in a nature setting, who doesn't mind combining it with a physically ambitious challenge or who just wants to kick back and relax. You will get to know Duisburg on the move. Children's tours – We have not forgotten children in planning our tours. Company tours – Tour manufacturing plants still in operation and companies' “open house”. Let us treat you to a look behind the scenes. We wish you a pleasurable and interesting stay in Duisburg. If you have any questions, we will be glad to help you out any way we can. Your Duisburg Tourist Information team.

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LANDSCHAFTSPARK DUISBURG-NORD

“HANDS ON” INDUSTRIAL CULTURE At Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, discover the ironworks, a true industrial culture landmark. Industrial history, leisure and culture all abound on the 200-hectare site. There are numerous attractions to be found here such as a high-wire course, the diving gasometer and a climbing garden in the midst of former ore bunkers. In the evening, lighting designed by the British artist Jonathan Park transforms the ironworks into a fascinating spectacle. Explore this unique landscape on a tour with our guide or a former worker at the steel mill, who can tell you from his own experience how workers used to “slave away” here.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 1.75 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 20 people Information: Tours are possible during the day on foot or by bike. After dark, equipped with a torch or headlamp, it is a very special experience.

DUISBURG INNER HARBOUR STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN PRACTICE

Where grain once used to be stored and ground, one nowadays finds museums, restaurants and offices. Where freighters used to be loaded and unloaded, yachts now lie at anchor, creating a Mediterranean atmosphere. Explore this booming district of Duisburg on a tour and take in the international atmosphere. Grab a chair at one of the numerous cafes, gaze across the water and enjoy the colourful hustle and bustle of Duisburg's Inner Harbour.

OPEN DATES Dates: every first Sunday of the month (April - October), 2:00 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Meeting point: Mercatorbrunnen, Burgplatz 19, 47051 Duisburg Price: Adults EUR 8.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 4.00 Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0, or pay the tour guide directly.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 people

INDUSTRY & MONUMENT

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TIGER & TURTLE – MAGIC MOUNTAIN

THE ONLY WALK-ON ROLLER COASTER IN THE WORLD Discover the only roller coaster in the world where you can take a walking tour and find out what “Tiger and Turtle” is all about. The sculpture towers 20 metres high and can be seen from afar on top of Heinrich Hildebrand Höhe in the south of the city. Its shimmering silver curves beckon visitors from a distance. During the evening tour, you learn fascinating facts about this work of art – from the inception to the artists and its completion before a backdrop of glittering lights. OPEN DATES Dates: 26 May 2018; 15 September 2018, 9:00 p.m. Duration: 1 hour Price: Adults EUR 8.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 4.00 Information: T he tour also takes place when it is raining. It is cancelled in the event of thunderstorms or severe storms. A flashlight + sturdy foot wear are required. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 1 hour Price: EUR 65.00 / group

KAISERPFALZ AND VICINITY A STROLL THROUGH HISTORY

“duisburch” was one of the most important trading cities in the German Empire of the Middle Ages. Immerse yourself in the history of this port city on Rhine and Ruhr, which has steadily expanded over time and is still on the move. On your way through the medieval Old Town, you will find surprisingly many monuments from the 10th to the 16th century. Anecdotes and stories accompany you on a lively journey through time. OPEN DATES Dates: 13 May 2018; 8 July 2018; 26 August 2018, 2:00 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Meeting point: Mercatorbrunnen, Burgplatz 19, 47051 Duisburg Price: A dults EUR 8.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 4.00 Includes a short visit to Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum Information: T he tour also takes place when it is raining. We recommend a detailed visit to Kultur- u. Stadthistorisches Museum Duisburg for an additional EUR 4.50 / person. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0, or pay the tour guide directly. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons

ART & CULTURE

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KULTURLINIE 901

ART AND CULTURE ON RAILS This tour starts at Duisburg City Hall. After being presented information on Gerhard Mercator and city history, the group proceeds to the artistically designed subway station “Duisburg-Rathaus” at the town hall. Next stop: Ruhrort. After a tour of the port, the journey continues to Marxloh. After being fortified by a small snack, the group takes a stroll through the district to the largest mosque in Germany.

OPEN DATES Dates: 1 1 May 2018; 8 June 2018; 10 August 2018; 7 September 2018; 11:00 a.m. Duration: 5 hours Price: E UR 25.00 / person incl. one drink, pastry and public transportation ticket Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 5 hours Price: E UR 25.00 / person incl. one drink, pastry and public transportation ticket Participants: max. of 19 persons

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE TO DUISBURG INNER HARBOUR FROM MASTER PLAN TO REALISATION

At Duisburg's Inner Harbour you can experience how historical and modern architecture tie together history in a lively manner. The combination of old warehouses, former flour mills and modern buildings shape the face and flavour of this district. Architects offices from all over the world like Foster + Partners or Basler & de Meuron have added a special flair to the innovative waterfront location with their buildings. The NRW Archive, Rhineland Department, is also a real eye-catcher. Learn more about the Master Plan for Duisburg – developed by Lord Norman Foster – on your tour. Its emergence, implementation and future at Duisburg's Inner Harbour and expansion to include centre city is a unique pilot project in NRW – perhaps even in Germany as a whole.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons

ART & CULTURE

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GERHARD MERCATOR THE FAMOUS CARTOGRAPHER

Join Gerhard Mercator, the famous cartographer and astronomer, on a tour of medieval Duisburg, his home and workplace for many years. Gerhard Mercator, who was born as Gerhard Kremer in Rupelmonde in Belgium in 1512, will have a lot to tell you about his work and life in Duisburg on the tour.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: Gerhard Mercator (classic guide or costume guide) EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons Information: We recommend a visit to Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum Duisburg for an additional EUR 4.50 per person

LIGHT GUIDE

DUISBURG AT NIGHT At sundown, as shadows grow longer and lights and streetlights gradually come on, our guide takes you into a twilight land. The journey begins at CityPalais on König-Heinrich- Platz, whose lawns are illuminated in the evening. Once you cross city centre, head past Town Hall towards Steiger Schwanentor to the Inland Port. Experience Duisburg at a particularly magical moment – when the last rays of the sun vanish and the lights of the city transform the night into a dreamland for the next few hours.

OPEN DATES DATES: 05 May 2018, 25 August 2018, 9:00 p.m. Duration: 2 hours Price: Adults EUR 8.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 4.00 Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons

ART & CULTURE

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DUISBURG CITY CENTRE HISTORY AND MODERN

Get to know the history of Duisburg. The venerable Town Hall with the Gerhard Mercator fountain sculpture is the ideal starting point for your journey from historical to modern Duisburg. Leave your everyday life behind you and amber down König straße with its six fabulous fountain sculptures by renowned artists to König-Heinrich-Platz, adorned by its neoclassical theatre, Duisburg Regional Court with its proud tradition and CityPalais, Forum and Königsgalerie shopping malls. OPEN DATES Dates: 8 April 2018, 10 June 2018, 12 August 2018, 14 October 2018, 2:00 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Meeting point: Mercatorbrunnen, Burgplatz 19, 47051 Duisburg Price: Adults EUR 8.00 / children (aged 8 - 13) EUR 4.00 Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0, or pay the tour guide directly.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons

RUHRORT AND WOMEN STRONG PERSONALITIES IN THREE CENTURIES

Especially in the port district of Ruhrort, strong women held the fate of the district in their hands for many long years. Find out more about three important Ruhrort women who pulled the strings here for three centuries. Aletta Haniel, a single mother and successful entrepreneur from the 18th century, Amalie Weidner-Steinhaus, a folk poet from the 19th century, and Johanna Niederhellmann, a committed resistance fighter during the Nationalist Socialist era. In addition, you will learn interesting things about the working world of women in the course of industrialisation, inland shipping life and anecdotes on local history.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons

CITY & ADVENTURE

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CITY TOUR BY BUS

CLASSIC DISCOVERY TOUR Explore Duisburg in a relaxed, straightforward manner – in the comfort of a coach. Passing by stunning buildings such as the Theater and the historic Town Hall, our tour offers you insight into the history of Duisburg, its present and its future. Discover the new city centre, the industrial cultural highlight, Inner Harbour, and the port town of Ruhrort. Nature lovers will especially like the green southern district with its Sportpark and Duisburg Zoo.

OPEN DATES Dates: Sundays and public holidays (Apr. - Oct. 2017), 11:00 a.m. Duration: approx. 2 hours Meeting point: Bus station Mercatorstraße, 47051 Duisburg Price: Adults EUR 13.00 / children (aged up to 14) free of charge Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0, or pay locally. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: E UR 130.00 if you use your own bus / possibility to hire a bus on request Participants: depending on bus capacity

SCHIMMI-TOUR

TRACKING SCHIMMI'S TRAIL On June 28, 1981, Horst Schimanski, Duisburg's Commissar, celebrated his baptism of fire in the celebrated TV crime series “Tatort”. His famous tatty parka is still cult. Explore the original shooting sites for Horst Schimanski & Co. Travelling by foot through the Duisburg port area, Ruhrort, participants can immerse themselves in “Tatort”, but also get a taste of this former “St. Pauli” of the Ruhr Area. Registration for single travellers at www.du-tours.de.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 20.00 / person Participants: max. of 30 persons

CITY & ADVENTURE

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CULINARY CITY WALK Get to know the huge cultural and culinary diversity of Duisburg during an extraordinary two-hour tour of the city. The tour starts with an aperitif on König-Heinrich-Platz with a view of the neoclassical theatre. While our guide provides you with interesting facts about Duisburg and its development, you will head along Königstraße towards Duisburg’s first vegan and vegetarian restaurant. You will then discover art in the Kantpark, take a stroll around the chic district on Dellplatz and follow our guide to Duisburg’s old quarter. After a total of six culinary stop-offs, the tour concludes with a beer tasting session at Duisburg Inner Harbour

OPEN DATES Dates: 17 May 2018, 21 June 2018, 26 July 2018, 23 August 2018; 4:30 p.m. Duration: 2.5 hours Price: EUR 30.00 / person Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2.5 hours Price: EUR 30.00 / person Participants: min. of 15 and max. of 20 persons

CULINARY CHRISTMAS MARKET WALK GOURMET TOUR

Discover Duisburg Christmas market by embarking on a unique culinary tour. This authentic walk takes you around the entire Christmas market, highlighting selected stands. You will visit long-established stallholders to sample culinary delightswhile learning interesting facts about the market and its development. To round off the tour you can enjoy the spectacular view of the brightly coloured sea of lights from Duisburg’s big wheel.

OPEN DATES Dates: 2 8 November 2018, 5 December 2018, 12 December 2018, 19 December 2018, 27 December 2018; 6 p.m. Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 25.00 / person 1 The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 25 / person Participants: min. of 15 and max. of 20 persons

CITY & ADVENTURE

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SPORTPARK GUIDED TOUR FROM THE FLOODED GRAVEL PIT TO SPORTPARK DUISBURG

Margarete, Berta and Barbara. Three women whose names still stand for the emergence and development of the unique sports and recreation area in the region. On the tour, you learn everything about the history of Sportpark, which was originally a gift from the Krupp family to the city of Duisburg and has become the largest contiguous sports park in Germany. The guided tour can be taken on foot or by bicycle. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons Information: It is possible to hire bicycles on request.

EXPLORE DUISBURG BY BICYCLE CUSTOMIZED BIKE TOUR

Duisburg is a city with a lot of natural landscapes. How better to experience it all than by bike? A hinge between the more rural Lower Rhine and pulsating Ruhr conurbation, the city is the ideal starting point for a wide range of exploration tours. Numerous bike paths, dikes and forests invite you to take a trip into nature in all its greenery – past industrial monuments telling industrial culture, the south of Duisburg or rural river meadows along the Ruhr. You can determine how physically challenging the tour is to be in line with the sporting ambitions of the group.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 130.00 / group Participants: max. of 20 persons Route: Individually on request Information: It is possible to hire bicycles on request.

LEISURE & RECREATION

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SEGWAY TOURS

EXPERIENCE DUISBURG - FUN GUARANTEED Explore Duisburg in a different way: with a SEGWAY. Our guide will fill you in with exciting information on route. The northern tour leads along the river Ruhr to Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. In the south, you will explore Sportpark Duisburg and Sechs-Seen-Platte. Sturdy footwear and a moped certificate are required at a minimum. The allowed weight per SEGWAY is between 45 and 118 kg (driver and load).

OPEN DATES NORTHERN TOUR Dates: 16 June 2018, 25 August 2018, 15 September 2018, 13 October 2018; 4:00 p.m. Duration: approx. 2 hours Price: EUR 65 / person Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0. FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 2 hours Price: EUR 65.00 / person Participants: min. of 7 and max. of 18 persons

CITY HISTORY FOR CHILDREN

TRAVELLING THROUGH THE PAST WITH “GERRY” MERCATOR Hello children! Gerhard Mercator, the famous cartographer and astronomer, invites you on a tour of “his” Duisburg. He will show you what the city was like 500 years ago when he lived here. The route leads through the centre of the Old Town surrounding Town Hall, the Old Market and Salvatorkirche. Then “Gerry” takes you to Dreigiebelhaus. You will walk along the old city wall and have a look at Johannes-Corputius-Platz, where Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum is located. The “History Tour for Children” is especially fun with friends or with the entire school class.

FOR GROUPS [ RESERVATION INFORMATION PP. 26 - 27 ] Dates: Individually on request Duration: 1 hour Price: EUR 60.00 / group Participants: max. of 25 persons Information: T he tour does not take place if it is raining. The guided tour is especially geared to children aged 6 to 13. Tip: T he accompanying booklet for the “History Tour for Children” can be obtained at Duisburg Tourist Information for EUR 0.50. Here you can discover many exciting and interesting things on tour with Gerry Mercator.

LEISURE & RECREATION

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HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN SPECIALISED AND OPTIMISED

The Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH (HKM) plant is located in Duisburg, the “steel heart” of the Ruhr Area. Ever since HKM was founded by Krupp Stahl AG and Mannesmannröhren-Werke AG in 1990, the company has increasingly specialized in steel slab for flat products and round steel for pipes. Products are manufactured exclusively on behalf of the present-day shareholders – thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Salzgitter Mannesmann GmbH and Vallourec Tubes S.A.S.. We open our production sites exclusively to you.

OPEN DATES Dates: 1 6 February 2018, 15 June 2018, 14 September 2018, time: 9:30 a.m 13 April 2018, 20 July 2018, 16 November 2018, time: 1:30 p.m. Duration: 4.5 hours Price: EUR 30.00 / person Participants: Aged 16 and over, min. of 17 persons / max. of 25 persons Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

THYSSENKRUPP

THE DIVERSITY OF MODERN STEEL PRODUCTION An area almost five times the territory of Monaco, where there are as many people working as live in a small German town. The total road network equals the distance between Duisburg and Cologne, and the cities of Duisburg and Hamburg could be linked up with the tracks used for freight traffic. About 12 million tonnes of steel per year are produced here. All this in the northern part of Duisburg, at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe. We introduce visitors to steel manufacturing, our products and innovations. Our guests experience the broad diversity of modern steel production close up and in the flesh. OPEN DATES Dates: 3 0 January 2018, 8 March 2018, 10 April 2018, 20 April 2018, 5 July 2018, 2 August 2018, 21 August 2018, 15 November 2018, 13 December 2018, time: 3:00 p.m. 14 August 2018, 18 September 2018, time: 11:00 a.m. Duration: 3 hours Price: EUR 24.00 / persons aged 16 and older Information: P lease wear sturdy shoes and garments covering arms and legs. For safety reasons, visitors with wheelchairs or walkers are not allowed to take part in any of the open guided tours. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

COMPANY TOURS

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BREWERY TOUR “KÖNIG PILSENER” With its top products König Pilsener, König Pilsener Alkoholfrei, König Pilsener Radler and TH. König Zwickl, the Duisburger König Brewery is one of the largest and most successful premium breweries in Germany. During the tour through the “royal” brewery, visitors learn what makes the König brands so special. It is the combination of traditional brewing technique, sophisticated high-tech from the 21st century and a passion for the product. The result: A premium Pilsener that gives true connoisseurs that “King for a day” feeling. You can see for yourself immediately after the visit with a little drink and a small snack.

OPEN DATES Dates: 3 1 January 2018, 09 May 2018, 12 September 2018, 14 November 2018, time: 2:00 p.m. 15 March 2018, time: 5:00 p.m. 12 July 2018, time: 2:30 p.m. Duration: 3 hours Price: EUR 8.00 / person incl. a shop voucher worth EUR 2.50 Participants: max. of 50 persons Information: No photographs or smoking are allowed during the tour. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

DUISPORT

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS HUB New transhipment terminals and companies, complete solutions from a single source, a supply function for the region and large parts of Europe – Duisburg Port's success story ranges back more than 300 years. More than 20,000 ships and just as many trains transport their goods via the port of Duisburg every year. Moving by ship, rail and truck, more than 129 million tonnes of goods are handled annually, of which around 69 million tonnes are stored in ports run by duisport Group. This makes this port at the confluence of the Rhine and Ruhr not only the world's largest inland port, but also the world's largest inland container hub. More than 300 companies offer a wide range of services and integrated solutions, especially in the transport and logistics sector.

OPEN DATES Dates: 24 March 2018, 13 October 2018, 10:00 a.m. Duration: 2.5 hours Price: EUR 15.00 / person Participants: min. of 20 persons / max. of 50 persons Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

COMPANY TOURS

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SCHAUINSLAND-REISEN-ARENA FOOTBALL STADIUM AND SO MUCH MORE

Experience up close and first-hand where MSV Duisburg – fondly dubbed the “Zebras” by its fans – plays its home matches, or other thrilling events. Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena is one of a series of modern football temples optimally designed to cater to spectators. But it is much more than “just” a stadium, offering the utmost in comfort as well as the state of the art in technology. Find out yourself – experience the extraordinary design of this multifunctional arena, which seats up to 31,500 spectators in comfortable, roofed- over stands. During your visit at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, you will be treated to a look “back-stage”, including the opportunity to see the players' locker rooms.

OPEN DATES Dates: 1 7 January 2018, 20 February 2018, 18 April 2018, 23 May 2018, 20 June 2018, 3:00 p.m. Duration: 1 hour Price: Adults EUR 7.50 / children (aged up to 13) EUR 4.50 Participants: max. of 25 persons Information: The tour also takes place when it is raining. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

STEIFF SCHULTE FLEECE FACTORY

THE MATERIAL THAT TEDDYS ARE MADE OF Every teddy bear fan knows that Richard Steiff invented the teddy bear. But what would have happened in 1902 if he had not found any fleece? Thank goodness for Weberei Schulte in Duisburg, established by Reinhard Schulte in 1901. The company was taken over by the Steiff Group and became Steiff Schulte Webmanufaktur GmbH in 2009. For many decades now Steiff Schulte has been considered “the mecca of teddy-manufacturers from all over the world”. A name that stands for high-quality fleece. Even today, Steiff teddies together with the “original Schulte mohair” guarantee top-of-class teddies. Premium quality, 100% made in Germany. OPEN DATES Dates: 11 April 2018, 12 September 2018, 10:00 a.m. Duration: 1 hour Price: EUR 3.00 per person Participants: min. of 10 persons / max. of 20 persons Information: T he tour also takes place when it is raining. You should be used to walking some distance: paths are not suitable for disabled persons. Sturdy footwear required. Smoking is not allowed during the tour. Buy your tickets in advance at Tourist Information, or at +49 (0) 203 - 285 44.0.

COMPANY TOURS

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RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR GROUPS Dates & reservations: Group tours can be reserved for the desired date at +49 (0) 203-28544.0. Duration: Most of our guided and other tours are scheduled to last 2 hours. We will be glad to adjust the times to meet your individual desires. Please keep in mind that a guided tour should last at least 1.5 hours, otherwise we cannot guarantee that we will be able to convey all the information to you in the desired quality. Language: For group tours, you have different language options. At present, we offer German, English, French, Dutch, Spanish and Italian. You can get detailed information on which tours can be offered in which language. There is a surcharge of EUR 10.00 per hour. Number of participants: The maximum number of participants per guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;/â&#x20AC;&#x2030;group can be found in the information box under the tour description. If your group is made up of a larger number of persons, it is necessary to book a suitable number of tour guides. In the case of tours that use busses, e.g. the City Tour, the number of participants depends on bus capacity.

OPEN DATES Dates & tickets: Public guided tours take place on fixed dates. See the information box under the tour description or the schedule on pages 28-30. This is where you will also find all ticket purchase information. Company tours: Company tours take place during business hours at Duisburg companies. As a result, special conditions must be met by participants such as minimum age. For further information, please refer to the information box under the respective guided tour description. Descriptions of each and every tour also depend on the current workflow at companies and can therefore differ from tour to tour and also be restricted to specific areas. Company tours are very popular. We therefore recommend reserving these well in advance. Language: Open tours are in German. Family ticket: Children accompanied by holders of the Duisburg Family Card can take part in the following guided tours free of charge: Duisburg City Centre, Duisburg Inner Harbour and Kaiserpfalz and vicinity.

GENERAL INFORMATION Prices: All prices include currently applicable VAT (19%). SERVICE, INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS You can reserve group tours, day programs, package tours, bicycles and buses for your desired tour date at +49 (0) 203 - 28544.0. You can also purchase tickets for open tour dates and company tours. You can get in touch with us in person, by telephone, e-mail or fax. We will be glad to advise you and make arrangements for your individual stay, day trip or your multi-day trip to Duisburg and the Ruhr Area.

CONTACT Tourist Information | Königstraße 86 | 47051 Duisburg Tel. + 49 (0)203 - 285 44. 0 | Fax + 49 (0)203 - 285 44. 44 service@duisburgkontor.de | www.duisburg-tourismus.de Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/duisburgtourismus www.instagram.com/duisburg_tourismus

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The General Terms and Conditions of Duisburg Kontor GmbH apply. These will be sent to you when you make your reservation. They can be examined in advance at Duisburg Tourist Information and on the Internet at www.duisburg-tourismus.de. In the event that Duisburg Kontor GmbH does not act as an organiser, and instead as a broker for the service, the terms and conditions of the organizer apply automatically.

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SCHEDULE FOR OPEN TOURS 2018 JANUARY 17 January schauinsland-reisen-arena p. 24 3:00 p.m. 30 January thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m. 31 January Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 2:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 16 February Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann | p. 20 9:30 a.m.

20 February schauinsland-reisen-arena p. 24 3:00 p.m.

MAY

MARCH

6 May Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m.

8 March thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m. 15 March Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 5:00 p.m. 24 March duisport | p. 23 10:00 a.m.

APRIL

05 May Light guide | p. 9 9:00 p.m.

10 May Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 2:00 p.m. 11 May Kulturlinie 901 | p. 6 11:00 a.m. 13 May Kaiserpfalz and vicinity | p. 5 2:00 p.m.

1 April Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m.

17 May Culinary city walk | p. 14 4:30 p.m.

8 April Duisburg City Centre | p. 10 2:00 p.m.

23 May schauinsland-reisen-arena | p. 24 3:00 p.m.

26 May Tiger & Turtle | p. 4 9:00 p.m.

20 July Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann | p. 20 1:30 p.m. 26 July Culinary city walk | p. 14 4:30 p.m.

AUGUST 02 August thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m. 05 August Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m. 10 August Kulturlinie 901 | p. 6 11:00 a.m. 12 August Duisburg City Centre | p. 10 2:00 p.m.

20 June schauinsland-reisen-arena | p. 24 14 August 3:00 p.m. thyssenkrupp | p. 21 21 June 11:00 a.m. Culinary city walk | p. 14 21 August 4:30 p.m. thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m. JULY 01 July Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m. 05 July thyssenkrupp | S. 21 3:00 p.m. 08 July Kaiserpfalz and vicinity | p. 5 2:00 p.m. 12 July Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 2:30 p.m. SCHEDULE FOR OPEN TOURS

23 August Culinary city walk | p. 14 4:30 p.m. 25 August Segway Tour | p. 18 4:00 p.m. 25 August Light guide | p. 9 9:00 p.m. 26 August Kaiserpfalz and vicinity | p. 5 2:00 p.m. Seite 29

SCHEDULE FOR OPEN TOURS 2018 SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

02 September Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m.

14 November Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 2:00 p.m.

07 September Kulturlinie 901 | p. 6 11:00 a.m. 12 September Steiff Schulte fleece factory | p. 25 10:00 a.m. 12 September Brewery tour “König Pilsener” | p. 22 2:00 p.m. 14 September Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann | p. 20 09:30 a.m. 15 September Segway Tour | p. 18 4:00 p.m.

15 November thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m. 16 November Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann | p. 20 1:30 p.m. 28 November Culinary Christmas market walk p. 15 6:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 05 December Culinary Christmas market walk p. 15 6:00 p.m.

15 September Tiger & Turtle | p. 4 9:00 p.m.

12 December Culinary Christmas market walk p. 15 6:00 p.m.

18 September thyssenkrupp | p. 21 11:00 a.m.

13 December thyssenkrupp | p. 21 3:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 07 October Duisburg Inner Harbour | p. 3 2:00 p.m. 13 October duisport | p. 23 10.00 a.m. 13 October Segway Tour | p. 18 4:00 p.m. 14 October Duisburg City Centre | p. 10 2:00 p.m.

19 December Culinary Christmas market walk p. 15 6:00 p.m. 27 December Culinary Christmas market walk p. 15 6:00 p.m.