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The Gasometer Oberhausen is one of Europe's most striking industrial monuments and a defining landmark of the Ruhr area. Built between 1927 and 1929, it functioned for decades as a storage facility for blast furnace gas and later coke oven gas before being decommissioned in 1988. Standing 117.5 meters tall with a diameter of nearly 68 meters, its vast interior space has unique acoustics and a monumental atmosphere. Since its conversion into an exhibition hall in 1994, the Gasometer has evolved into a nationally renowned cultural center. It has hosted spectacular installations by artists such as Christo and Jeanne-Claude, alongside massive thematic exhibitions focused on space, oceans, and nature. A glass panoramic elevator takes visitors to the top, where an observation deck provides sweeping views across the industrial landscape of the western Ruhr region. It is now a primary anchor point on the Industrial Heritage Trail.
- Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Top sights: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre · Metronom Theater · Karls 1921
- Nearby: Bottrop (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 84 | 67 | 61 | 45 | 65 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 62 | 67 | 77 | 86 |
📋 Practical info
Address
Arenastraße 11, 46047 Oberhausen
Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (also Mondays on holidays)
Entry
Adults approx. €14.00, reduced approx. €11.00
Website
Transit
Bus/train to Neue Mitte stop
Parking
Free parking at Centro Oberhausen, approx. 5-minute walk
Accessibility
Completely barrier-free, glass panorama elevator to the viewing platform available
Photos
Photography for private purposes explicitly encouraged
Best time
In clear weather for the long-distance view over the entire Ruhr area
Audio guide
yes, audio guides available for the respective exhibition
Geography
Facts
- The Gasometer has a maximum storage capacity of 347,000 cubic meters of gas.
- The structure was completed by the Gutehoffnungshütte firm in just two years.
- The circular building's footprint spans approximately 3,600 square meters.
- The first exhibition, titled 'Fire and Flame,' opened its doors in 1994.
- Christo's 2013 installation 'Big Air Package' was the largest indoor sculpture ever created.
- The roof features an open-air observation deck located 117 meters above ground.
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Sights in the town Gasometer Oberhausen (10)
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Indoor theme park with LEGO models and rides in Oberhausen.
🌐 legolanddiscoverycentre.com🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa,Su,PH,SH 10:00-18:30
Freilichtausstellung
Open-air exhibition in Oberhausen, displaying sculptures and installations.
Aquapark Oberhausen
Water park in Oberhausen with slides and pools.
LVR-Industriemuseum, (Peter-Behrens-Bau)🏛 museum
Museum in Oberhausen, former storage building, now collection repository and exhibition building.
Industriemuseum🏛 museum
Building in Oberhausen, formerly a storage building, now used as collection repository and exhibition building for the LVR-Industriemuseum.
Gasometer Oberhausen🏛 museum
Museum in Oberhausen, former gas holder, now an exhibition venue.
Knappenhalde
Former mining spoil heap in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Sights nearby
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gasometer Oberhausen today?
It is one of Europe's tallest exhibition halls and an industrial monument featuring a 117-meter-high observation deck.
How do you get to the roof?
A glass panoramic elevator inside takes visitors to the observation deck with views over the Ruhr area.
When is the Gasometer open?
Typically from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. It is usually closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
Are there parking spaces nearby?
Yes, free parking spaces are available in large numbers at the nearby CentrO shopping center.
Is the exhibition accessible?
Yes, the entire building and the observation deck are accessible to wheelchair users via elevators.
Gasometer Oberhausen: where is it located?
Gasometer Oberhausen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Gasometer Oberhausen: what is there to see?
Highlights include LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Metronom Theater, Karls 1921.
Gasometer Oberhausen: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Gasometer Oberhausen: why is it worth visiting?
The Gasometer Oberhausen is one of Europe's most striking industrial monuments and a defining landmark of the Ruhr area.
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