Blast Furnace Tour: See Duisburg's industrial culture with new eyes
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Experience industrial culture up close: Discover the Meiderich Ironworks
On December 19, 2026, the blast furnace tour will take visitors through the impressive industrial backdrop of the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. Knowledgeable guides vividly recount the history of the Meiderich Ironworks, blast furnace technology, and the working conditions in the former ironworks.
In the footsteps of iron
During the approximately 1.75-hour city and industrial culture tour, participants follow the path of iron – from the blast to the torpedo car. Amidst scaffolding, pipes, boilers, stairs, and platforms, it becomes evident how closely technological development and everyday work in the mining industry were connected.
An industrial monument with a turbulent history
The concession for the construction of the ironworks was granted in 1901, and blast furnace 1 began operations in 1903. The last shift ended on April 4, 1985. Today, the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park preserves the buildings and facilities as a significant industrial monument and makes the structural change of the Ruhr area directly tangible.
Architecture, technology, and new perspectives
The tour combines local history, architecture, and technology with an extraordinary atmosphere. The former ironworks was further developed into a landscape park of around 200 hectares as part of the International Building Exhibition Emscher Park. Industrial facilities and park-like greenery together create a unique setting for an authentic discovery experience.
Practical information for visitors
The tour starts at 12:00 PM at the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park and is expected to end around 1:45 PM. Comfortable, weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear are suitable for the walk. A flashlight is recommended for the tour. The event is not wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available at the landscape park.
Conclusion: Touch the history of the Ruhr area
The blast furnace tour offers a knowledgeable insight behind the scenes of the Meiderich Ironworks and makes industrial culture experienceable with all senses. Those who want to intensely experience Duisburg's history, blast furnace technology, and the transformation of the Ruhr area should secure their ticket for this special city tour now.
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