Gasometer Oberhausen📍 landmark
A massive former gas holder that now serves as a spectacular venue for world-class art exhibitions and city views.
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💡 Tips
- The Gasometer provides a great view from the roof. Dress warmly, as the interior is completely unheated.
- CentrO gets extremely busy on Saturdays. Use the Park-and-Ride facilities to avoid traffic jams.
- The VRR day ticket is the most cost-effective way to travel between the Ruhr area cities.
- The CentrO promenade is a lively spot in the evening with many waterfront restaurants.
- Visit the Gasometer on a weekday morning to avoid the longest queues.
🍽 Food
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Currywurst
Try this quintessential Ruhr area street food at a local Imbiss stand.
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Westphalian Ham
Often served on dark pumpernickel bread in traditional brewery pubs.
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Pilsener Beer
Enjoy a crisp, fresh local Pils in any neighborhood pub.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Westfield Centro
One of Europe's largest shopping and leisure malls with hundreds of stores.
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Sterkrade Market
A traditional weekly market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays offering fresh regional produce.
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Kaisergarten
A lovely park featuring a free animal enclosure, well-suited for a relaxing stroll.
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Olga-Park
A former coal mine area transformed into a peaceful, landscaped park.
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Rhein-Herne Canal
The waterside paths are great for a quiet walk or bike ride away from the crowds.
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Oberhausen, often referred to as the "cradle of the Ruhr industry," has evolved from a mining center into a modern city for shopping and leisure. Its most famous landmark is the Gasometer, a former gas holder that is now used as one of Europe's most spectacular exhibition halls. Nearby lies CentrO, one of the continent's largest shopping and entertainment complexes, attracting millions of visitors each year. The city's industrial past is still tangible in the Eisenheim settlement, the oldest workers' housing estate in the Ruhr area. Culturally, Oberhausen has gained international recognition through the International Short Film Festival, the world's oldest short film festival. The Kaisergarten, featuring Oberhausen Castle and a popular animal park, provides a green retreat in the midst of the urban environment. The city benefits from its excellent transportation links and its location on the Rhine-Herne Canal. Despite massive structural shifts, Oberhausen maintains its down-to-earth character, successfully blending industrial tradition with future-oriented services.
- Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Top sights: Gasometer Oberhausen · Oberhausen Castle · Kaisergarten
- Nearby: Bottrop (5 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 |
Geography
Facts
- The Gasometer Oberhausen is Europe's tallest gas holder, standing at 117.5 meters.
- CentrO opened in 1996 and is a key part of the "New Center Oberhausen" project.
- The St. Antony Ironworks, founded in 1758, is considered the Ruhr's first ironworks.
- The Eisenheim worker settlement was established as early as 1846.
- The International Short Film Festival has been held annually since 1954.
- Oberhausen Castle currently houses the prestigious Ludwiggalerie art museum.
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Sights in the town Oberhausen (15)
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre👨👩👧 family
Indoor playground with LEGO models, rides, and a 4D cinema located at CentrO.
🌐 legolanddiscoverycentre.com🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa,Su,PH,SH 10:00-18:30
Frequently asked questions
What is the CentrO in Oberhausen?
One of Europe's largest shopping and leisure centers, featuring over 250 shops, a promenade, and an amusement park.
What can you do at the Gasometer Oberhausen?
The former gas holder now serves as a 'cathedral of industrial culture' for spectacular exhibitions. An elevator takes you to the roof.
Where is the Sea Life Aquarium located?
Right next to the CentrO in the 'Neue Mitte' district. It is the largest Sea Life aquarium in Germany.
What is Slinky Springs to Fame?
An extremely colorful, spiral-shaped bridge over the Rhine-Herne Canal that glows in various colors at night.
How do I get from the main station to Neue Mitte?
Almost all trams and buses from the main station go directly to the 'Neue Mitte' stop. The ride takes about 5-10 minutes.
Oberhausen: where is it located?
Oberhausen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Oberhausen: what is there to see?
Highlights include Gasometer Oberhausen, Oberhausen Castle, Kaisergarten.
Oberhausen: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Oberhausen: why is it worth visiting?
Oberhausen, often referred to as the "cradle of the Ruhr industry," has evolved from a mining center into a modern city for shopping and leisure.
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