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Oberhausen Gasometer
Viewpoint/viewing tower | museum/exhibition | excursion destinations | industrial culture
The Oberhausen Gasometer, a monument to industrial culture, acts as a prominent exhibition venue. Its structure presents changing exhibits and provides a comprehensive view of the Ruhr metropolitan region from the roof platform.
Address
Oberhausen Gasometer
Arenastraße 11
46047 Oberhausen
Telephone: +49 208 8503730
Properties:
The Oberhausen Gasometer, commissioned in 1929 as a gas storage facility, is a central landmark of the Ruhr metropolis. At 117 meters high, Europe's largest disc gas holder illustrates the Ruhrgebiet's former heavy industry. The industrial monument has established itself as a cultural venue of supra-regional relevance through a variety of exhibitions and art events.
The conversion fixed the gas pressure disc at 4.20 meters, creating two exhibition areas of over 3,000 square meters. A 100-metre-high hall is used to present large-scale installations. The gas pressure disk includes a raised stage and a grandstand for spectators. A glass panoramic elevator offers a special perspective. The roof is accessible via an external elevator or 592 steps and offers a comprehensive view of the region.
Cultural use began in 1994/1995 with "Fire and Flame - 200 Years of History in the Ruhrgebiet". Since then, exhibitions have been held here on a regular basis, focusing on monumental models of the moon, earth and the Matterhorn. Christo also realized projects such as "The Wall" and "Big Air Package" in the Gasometer.
The conversion fixed the gas pressure disc at 4.20 meters, creating two exhibition areas of over 3,000 square meters. A 100-metre-high hall is used to present large-scale installations. The gas pressure disk includes a raised stage and a grandstand for spectators. A glass panoramic elevator offers a special perspective. The roof is accessible via an external elevator or 592 steps and offers a comprehensive view of the region.
Cultural use began in 1994/1995 with "Fire and Flame - 200 Years of History in the Ruhrgebiet". Since then, exhibitions have been held here on a regular basis, focusing on monumental models of the moon, earth and the Matterhorn. Christo also realized projects such as "The Wall" and "Big Air Package" in the Gasometer.
Prices
Adults: 14 €, reduced: 11 €
Family ticket: 33 € (2 adults & up to 5 children up to 17 years)
Pupils & teachers (in class): €5
Groups (from 15 persons): 11 €
Season ticket: 32 €
Combined ticket LUDWIGGALERIE Oberhausen Palace: € 19
Family ticket: 33 € (2 adults & up to 5 children up to 17 years)
Pupils & teachers (in class): €5
Groups (from 15 persons): 11 €
Season ticket: 32 €
Combined ticket LUDWIGGALERIE Oberhausen Palace: € 19
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until | From | Until | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Business hours
The Gasometer Oberhausen is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. During the school vacations in North Rhine-Westphalia and on public holidays, the Gasometer is also open on Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm. Opening hours may vary for special events.
