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Ruhr area on the upswing: Tourism and culture united in change!
Experience the change in tourism in the Ruhr area: cultural locations, leisure activities and funding opportunities for the region.
Ruhr area on the upswing: Tourism and culture united in change!
The Ruhr area has developed into an up-and-coming tourist destination in recent years. Loud WDR The current figures show a significant increase in the number of visitors to the region. This is primarily due to the transformation process of former mines, which now function as cultural venues and thus combine the region's industrial charm with new self-confidence.
Community events and cultural offerings are part of this change. Visitors can, among other things, view old winding towers or experience the spectacular light installations during the “Extraschicht” event series. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path also attracts cyclists and nature lovers who want to discover the green side of the Ruhr area.
Creativity incentives and unused potential
Regional development is not only focused on the current state, but also includes an examination of the actual response from external guests and locals. This raises the question of what other potential has remained unused in the leisure and tourism sector. In order to develop sustainable ideas for shaping tourism, a discussion will be initiated that will take place on the Piazza stage in the “largest open-air restaurant in the region”.
The Federal Tourism Competence Center supports these developments by providing comprehensive information on funding opportunities in the tourism sector. Those interested can use the funding guide to specifically search for programs from the European Union, the federal government and the federal states. RVR points out that applicants for ERDF funding 2021 – 2027 must prove that their projects contribute to regional development.
Funding opportunities and hotspots
Funding can be applied for in particular for leisure and tourism-related measures that are part of the Ruhr Metropolis leisure and tourism concept. The location of the planned measure in an identified hotspot is crucial for funding. Further information on the existing territorial strategy concepts is available on the Ruhr Tourismus GmbH website.
Overall, it can be seen that the Ruhr area is well on its way to further establishing itself as an attractive destination for tourists thanks to its diverse offerings and support through funding programs. The region's ongoing change and innovative strength could mean that the Ruhr area remains an exciting destination not only for locals, but also for numerous tourists.