Gasometer Oberhausen
Oberhausen, Germany
A 117 m gas holder turned into an exhibition hall, with large-scale shows inside and a glass lift to the roof for views over the Ruhr. Check the programme; it closes between exhibitions.
The Gasometer in Oberhausen is 117.5 m tall and 67.6 m in diameter. It was built between 1927 and 1929 to store gas for the ironworks, and was decommissioned in 1988. In 1993–94 it was converted into an exhibition hall; the gas-pressure disc is fixed at a height of 4.5 m, beneath which lies an exhibition space of 3,000 m². Shows have included installations by Christo and Jeanne-Claude and large photography exhibitions; most recently, “Planet Ocean” opened in March 2024.
Two lifts take you up to the viewing platform at about 117 m, from which, according to Lonely Planet, you look out over the western Ruhr. The building is lit up in the evening. Opening depends on the exhibitions, so check the current programme before you travel. According to ERIH, a visit to the exhibition takes about an hour and a half, plus the trip up to the platform. The Gasometer stands close to the Centro shopping centre.
- Nearest town
- Oberhausen, Germany
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 51.4929, 6.8733
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Freizeitdomizil RuhrtalCampsite22 km from Gasometer OberhausenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz RuhrbrückeCampsite23 km from Gasometer OberhausenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Premium Stellplatz "Glück Auf"Motorhome stopover23 km from Gasometer OberhausenMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Gasometer Oberhausen?
Gasometer Oberhausen is in Oberhausen, Germany, at GPS 51.4929, 6.8733. It is about 10 km from Duisburg.
Can you camp near Gasometer Oberhausen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Marina Oberhausen, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 54 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gasometer Oberhausen?
Gasometer Oberhausen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Ruhr: blast furnaces, gas holders and coal mines.
What is there to see near Gasometer Oberhausen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (6 km), Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain (12 km), Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (12 km) and German Mining Museum (24 km).
When is the best time to visit Gasometer Oberhausen?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)