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Ruhrgebiet by Drain Pipe?

As a frequent visitor to the Ruhrgebeit area in North-western Germany, I am always hoping for a little bit different of an experience than the lowly hotels in the Dortmund area. I have had the luck (good and bad) to be able to sample many. But this latest finding is even further from the norm than I would have expected to find.
source: Daspark hotel flickr
Dasparkhotel is a concept where you the guest can stay overnight in a hotel in the Essen area (Bottrop-Ebel) in converted storm drain pipes that have been equipped with beds , electricity, locking doors, and skylight. Looking at the pictures the room is not too much smaller than many euro hotels I have booked before, and if only there was a toilet it might be considered 3 star. 



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Nearby sights include the tetrahedron and many industrial and post-industrial sites. The Ruhrgebiet area was the Euroculture centre 2010 with many cultural event celebrating the Industrial heritage of Germany and Europe.
source: Panoramio
StringGirl was lucky enough to be there during the height of the festivities as they opened up many industrial sites for the citizenry to tour.


Thanks to the Hipmunk.blog for pointing this out initially, and the mighty fine folks at the laughing squid. And most of all the credit ultimately goes to andreas strauss for making it.

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