Wülfrath time tunnel
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 am to 18 pm, from April to the end of October. Closed for the winter from the end of October to the beginning of April.
Days off: Monday
Price information
Price adult: 7,00 €
Price child: 4,50 €
Reduced price: 4,50 €
Family price: 17,00 €
Children up to 4 years free
Groups of 16 people or more: €6,00 per person
Groups of 16 people or more: €6,00 per person
Information on reduced prices: Children older than 4 years up to 16 years, pupils, students, trainees, federal volunteers, members of the voluntary social and ecological year, and severely disabled people with a degree of disability of 50 percent or more are eligible for discounts.
General Information
Parking lots available
Bus stop available
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
Foreign languages
German
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
cool place
Accessibility
General information on accessibility
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
The time tunnel is located directly on the PanoramaRadweg Niederbergbahn.
Parking is available at the Hammerstein car park at the roundabout.
Parking is available at the Hammerstein car park at the roundabout.
Learn more
The time tunnel sees itself as an outdoor experience due to its constant temperature of 16°C.
In addition to the e-bike charging station, there is also a Staton bicycle repair shop on site.
In addition to the e-bike charging station, there is also a Staton bicycle repair shop on site.
author
Office for Culture and Tourism
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann
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