The city is the center of the Ruhr area experience, spectacular and popular and is located in the North-West of the region. It is regarded as a prime example of successful structural change in the region and has with the Westfield Centro Oberhausen one of the most visited destinations in the region.
Gasometer Oberhausen: industrial culture’s miracle space-saver
The astonished whispers of visitors travelling in the panoramic lift up to the dome are an everyday occurrence here: this gas holder is a monumental witness to heavy industry and an inspiring space for artistic debate. The delights of the Gasometer Oberhausen (‘Oberhausen gas holder’) start with an incomparable experience of space within the 117-metre high former gas storage tank. A glance outside then reveals a panoramic view from the observation platform across the western Ruhr district.