Zeche Fürst Hardenberg

Zeche Fürst Hardenberg is a former coal mine in Dortmund with a distinctive Malakoff tower 32 meters tall, its buttresses resembling fortification structures. The mining complex received heritage status and was purchased by private owners in 2012 for conversion into office and exhibition spaces.

The mine began operations in 1876 and was long an important employer in the Ruhr region. It was closed later as the economic importance of coal mining in this area declined.

The site is named after Prussian statesman Karl August Fürst von Hardenberg and stands as evidence of the Ruhr region's industrial development. The name connects this area's history with its mining past.

The site is located in central Dortmund and visible from public areas. Visitors should note that parts of the grounds have passed to private ownership and access may be restricted.

The Malakoff tower was an innovative technical structure for its time and still shapes Dortmund's skyline through its distinctive silhouette. Its proximity to the Dortmund-Ems Canal enabled efficient coal transport and made the mine a major transit hub.

Location: Dortmund

GPS coordinates: 51.54920,7.44222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05