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Germany Zeche Hugo, Schacht 2

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The Hugo mine began production in 1878 after exploratory drilling confirmed the presence of coal between 1870 and 1872. Shaft 2 was sunk between 1882 and 1885 and received a Tomson-Bock headframe in 1974, which is now preserved as an industrial monument. The mine's coking plant opened in 1906 but closed in 1930. After severe damage during World War II, production resumed in 1947. In the 1970s, the Ruhrkohle AG modernized the mine, equipping Shaft 2 with a steel headframe to increase capacity. Hugo merged with Consolidation in 1993 and later with Ewald. Coal production at Hugo ceased entirely in the year 2000.

Photography Tips

Tripod, wide-angle lens, long exposure

Travel Information

Parking at Brößweg

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night in winter

Sunrise & Sunset 06:22 - 20:38 | current local time: 03:43

Photo Themes Architecture Architektur auf Kohle geboren beleuchtet Bergbau coal coal mine Colliery Fördergerüst Grube headframe headgear illuminated illuminiert Industriekultur mining industry nachtaufnahme night photography pit Pütt Schacht Shaft Steinkohle Zeche Hugo Zechen

Locations Nordrhein-Westfalen NRW Ruhrgebiet Gelsenkirchen North Rhine-Westphalia Ruhrpott

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