Shopping at Zollverein

Part of an original miner’s shirt that was actually worn by a miner is incorporated in each piece of clothing. So, each piece of the collection is unique – designed in the coal district and manufactured in Europe. Following the opening of an online shop in March 2016 and a first store in Gladbeck a few months later, the „Grubenhelden“ are now also represented at Zollverein with their second store in Hall 12 since September 2018.

Opening hours
Thu–Fri, 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Sat, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun, 12 a.m.–6 p.m.

Location
Grubenhelden
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area A [Shaft XII], Hall 12 [A12]
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 2043 4021758
Email kontakt@grubenhelden.de

The gallery, which also serves as a workshop for the designers Julia Stotz and Annette Wackermann, is located in the former Picking Belt Hall at Shaft XII. In addition to their own creations, they also realise jewellery ideas according to individual requests and models. Jewellery and home accessories from other artists are regularly added to the range.

Opening hours
Wed–Sat noon–6 p.m.
Closed on holidays and from 27.–30.12.

Location
SchmuckProdukt
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area A [Shaft XII], Hall 12 [A12]
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 201 8305244
Email info@schmuckprodukt.de

Rother’s workshop is a fascinating microcosm where everything revolves around the heritage of the mining era: The artist works with, amongst other things, industrial materials such as dust, ash, and coal and uses tools and other mining objects as printing blocks for prints on paper and canvas.

Opening hours
Sat and Sun 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3 p.m.–5 p.m., and by appointment

Admission
2.50 €

Location
Art Shaft Zollverein
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area B [Shaft 1/2/8], Art Shaft [B43]
Bullmannaue 21
45327 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 201 304881

Here, young, modern design meets industrial history and award-winning architecture. Quality, sustainability, and attention to detail are characteristic of the handcrafted furniture made of steel and wood from the MÖBELLOFT. In the contrasting ambience of the Comb Building, they are presented together with extravagant home interiors by young designers from all over Europe.

Opening hours
Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun [only show day, no sales] noon–5 p.m.
Closed on bank holidays

Location
MÖBELLOFT
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area C [Coking Plant], Comb Building [C90]
Heinrich-Imig-Straße 10b
45141 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 201 54546980
Email welcome@moebelloft.com

Back in 1933, the “Keramische Werkstatt Margaretenhöhe” (Margaretenhöhe Ceramic Workshop) already moved from the Margarethenhöhe Estate to the Zollverein Shaft Facilities 6/9. About 50 years later, this was followed by the move to the former Building Materials Stores at Shaft 1/2/8. Lee, who was born in Korea, has directed the workshop since.

The delicate jugs, bowls, or pots, which are created by hand at Zollverein, follow a clear, timeless, and unmistakable design vocabulary. Individual items by the internationally acknowledged and repeatedly awarded master ceramist are coveted among collectors from all over the world.

Opening hours
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.– 3 p.m., and by appointment

Admission
free

Location
Keramische Werkstatt Margaretenhöhe GmbH
Bullmannaue 19
45327 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 201 305080
Fax +49 201 303031
Email kontakt@kwm192

The branch at the Ruhr.Visitorcenter Essen in the former Coal Washery stocks high-quality illustrated books and selected publications on the subjects of art, photography, design, and history. Current exhibition catalogues of the Ruhr Museum as well as a selection of souvenirs round off the available range.

Opening hours
Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed on 24., 25., and 31.12.

Location
Walther König Bookshop
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area A [Shaft XII], Coal Washery [A14]
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 201 36599469
Fax +49 201 36599922

Mack preferably works with heavy handmade paper and vibrant colours. The architecture of Zollverein with its symmetric shapes has again and again served as his source of inspiration.

Opening hours
Sat and Sun 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
and by appointment

Admission
free

Location
Atelier Thomas Mack
Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site
Area A [Shaft XII], Hall 12 [A12]
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen

Contact
Phone +49 162 43956
Email thomasmack@nexgo.de