Oberhausen will please tour-goers with a variety of historical attractions and cultural centers. In the city, you can find the LVR Industrial Museum, one of the most amazing and unique in Germany. This museum has six branches, one of which is located in Oberhausen. Many years ago, the opening of new industrial centers contributed to the city's rapid development. Now the main part of the exposition presented in the museum is dedicated to the history of metallurgy, heavy industry, and industrial archeology. Even though the museum's subject is serious, it conducts fascinating tours that will be interesting to visit even with small children. Among its most unusual exhibits is a 10-meter hammer weighting 53 tons, as well as a giant steam locomotive. Apart from industrial attributes, the museum also keeps a large collection of historical documents and often shows thematic films.
One of the city's main historical symbols is the medieval castle Burg Vondern. It has changed many owners since the 13th century when it was built. The castle has managed to preserve many of its pristine elements. Until 1947, the building was privately owned. Subsequently, it was transferred to municipal ownership and later transformed into a large cultural center. Now it houses a small archaeological museum displaying finds discovered in the vicinity of the castle. Part of the halls of the historic building is reserved for temporary exhibitions and music concerts, and solemn halls can be rented for special occasions. Every year in August, knight tournaments and historic festivals take place on the castle's grounds.
The most popular shopping spot in Oberhausen is CentrO Shopping Center. It is one of the largest in the region, accomodating about 220 stores of various profiles. The shopping center is also … Open
Fans of unusual tours and attractions should go explore the vicinity of the city where Halde Haniel is located. This stockpile was formed naturally through the course of industrial development of local deposits. It is notable for its scale and height of 159 meters. Now it is located in a vast landscape park where fascinating tours are held every day. Several years ago, a kind of amphitheater was formed in the park. In the warm season, open-air concerts and theatrical performances take place here regularly.
This is a large industrial city located in the western part of the country. Oberhausen got its modern name in 1847 and in 1929 its territory was greatly expanded by merging the neighboring … Open