Imagine L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd at the dawn of the 20th century. It was almost untouched. Not many people called this place home then.
L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd in Dortmund is a district with a story etched in coal dust. The story of L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd is about transformation. It began as a small settlement and grew into a vibrant community.
The mines shaped L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd. People traveled from afar seeking work. Many came from former eastern German territories. They sought new lives near the Preu\u00dfen I 1/2 and Preu\u00dfen II 1/2 mines. These mines were in the neighboring districts of Gahmen and Horstmar.
These mines gave residents work. Preu\u00dfen I 1/2 and Preu\u00dfen II 1/2 closed in the 1920s and 1930s. The miners then found work at the Gneisenau mine in Dortmund-Derne. Zeche Gneisenau took over the coalfields. Preu\u00dfen I 1/2 reopened in the mid-1960s. It aided Zeche Gneisenau with material transport. It finally closed in the late 1970s.
Today, L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd is home to nearly 8,000 people. The district is a vital part of L\u00fcnen. It serves as a center alongside the inner city.
Stroll along J\u00e4gerstra\u00dfe. Explore Bahnstra\u00dfe and Alsenstra\u00dfe. These streets form the heart of L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd. Shops line these streets. They invite you to browse and discover.
The Ziethenstra\u00dfe settlement stands as a reminder of the past. The settlement once housed mine workers. Now, it is a protected monument. The Preu\u00dfenhafen is also part of the Industrial Heritage Trail.
Getting around L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd is easy. Horstmar has the L\u00fcnen-Preu\u00dfen train station nearby. Trains connect L\u00fcnen with M\u00fcnster and Enschede.
The Preu\u00dfenhafen links L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd to the Datteln-Hamm Canal. The A2 motorway is also close. The Preu\u00dfenhafen has transformed into a water rest stop.
Once, a tram ran through L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd. It connected to Dortmund. A mine railway linked the Preu\u00dfenhafen and the Gneisenau mine. The Leezenpatt trail now follows the old railway line. It offers a path for cyclists and walkers.
L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd is a place of community. The annual carnival parade brings joy to J\u00e4gerstra\u00dfe. The Oktoberfest also brings people together.
The S\u00fcdpark offers green space for recreation. The Preu\u00dfenhafen provides a place to relax by the water. The mine heap on the west side offers views of the area.
The artist Hannes Forster created Der Berg ruft at the Bergmannsmuseum in 1993. The art installation addresses mining damage in the region.
L\u00fcnen-S\u00fcd has changed a lot since the early 1900s. It blends industrial history with modern life. It offers a unique experience in the Ruhr area.