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Siedlung Schüngelberg
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Siedlung Schüngelberg

Historic Miners' Settlement from 1897

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The Schüngelberg Settlement on the outskirts of Gelsenkirchen-Buer was built from 1897 for the miners of the Hugo colliery. A heritage restoration took place in 1989 as part of the International Building Exhibition. In 1993, the settlement was expanded by 200 apartments on a seven-hectare open space.
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A staircase leads directly to the Rungenberg spoil tip.

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You're standing before the historic Schüngelberg Settlement, built from 1897 for the miners of the Hugo colliery and their families. This residential area serves as a remarkable example of workers' housing from that era. In 1989, it underwent a heritage restoration as part of the International Building Exhibition, preserving its architectural charm while meeting the needs of its residents. In 1993, the settlement expanded with the addition of around 200 new apartments on a seven-hectare open space. Take a moment to imagine how life here has evolved over the decades. If you head up the stairs to the Rungenberg spoil tip, you'll be rewarded with a stunning view of the surroundings.

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