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Many travelers know Oberhausen as the permanent venue for the International Short Film Festival, the oldest of its kind in the world. First held in 1954, the festival is now the largest event of its kind. Representatives of many countries take part in the famous festival every year. The main events of the movie festival are various competitions in different categories. Participants are awarded for the best children's and teen films. The winners are also selected on a global and national scale. The founder of the festival is Hilmar Hoffmann who was the head of the local school Oberhausener Volkshochschule in the 50s of the last century. With the support of other city organizations, he decided to found a movie festival. In its early years, only representatives from Germany took part in the festival. Subsequently, participants from France, other European countries, and the United States joined the event. At the end of the 80s, the festival program expanded significantly. Today, it has many awards to present, including for the best music video. Everyone would find it interesting to visit Oberhausen during this festival. This applies even to those travelers who have never before been deeply fond of modern cinema. Besides film screenings and award ceremonies, the festival involves some other entertainment events. Guests of the city will be invited to take part in fascinating tours, get acquainted with the peculiarities of regional culture, and attend meet-and-greets with … Read further

Travel guides to Oberhausen

Traditions and mentality of Oberhausen

Travel guide to Oberhausen

One of the most important local historic landmarks is the 12th-century Oberhausen Castle that originally served as a family estate. It is still known very little about the early history of the castle: in the middle of the 15th century, it was an important defensive structure, which allowed to protect a ford on the river. The castle was partially destroyed and plundered during numerous wars. Today it is completely … Open

Oberhausen for children - what to visit

Another entertainment center known far beyond the city is LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. This theme amusement park is dedicated to well-known LEGO construction toys. It has many unusual figures constructed from colorful small bricks. In this center, children will be able to build their favorite structures and get acquainted with interesting exhibitions, as well as take a lot of interesting memorable photos. The … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

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 attractive by the fact that goods are not taxed in most of its stores, you can buy clothes and accessories at very attractive prices. Travelers can enjoy stores of well-known brands such as Zara, C&A, Adidas, and many others, as … Open

Advices for travellers

6. The most expensive restaurants and cafes are located in the central streets. Just a step away from the city center, you can find restaurants offering more attractive prices. Most of them specialize in regional cuisine. 7. Fans of event tourism will be interested in visiting the city during the film festival, as well as on Christmas holidays. Special entertainment programs are held in the city for such … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

In Oberhausen, you can get acquainted with the traditions of classic Westphalian cuisine. This region is one of the few in Germany where fish dishes are as common as meat. Among the locals' favorite foods are various types of meat and seasonal vegetables. Fried herring is among their daily meals, too. Historically, mainly products of regional production have been used in local cooking. Even though today's … Open

Travelling around Germany - transportation network

Inside the city, you can also travel by bus and tram. You can buy tickets at any stop in special vending machines. At the same time, if you need to travel regularly on such mean of transport, it’s better to purchase reusable tickets. There is an opportunity to buy a ticket even for a month, which will help to save a lot. All bus and tram stops are equipped with special screens that show information about certain routes and the time before arrival. The tramway is well developed in lands of Bavaria. Some routes pass even under ground. Wealthy connoisseurs of comfort can rent a car or use their own. In doing so, it is worth to study traffic regulations in Germany attentively. It’s allowed to drive at a speed of up to 100 kmph; in towns the limit is 50 kmph. On autobahns, the speed of the car is not controlled at all. … Open

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