Furnace Tour in Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park: Rediscover Duisburg's industrial culture


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Furnace Tour in Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park: Experience industrial culture up close
This city tour takes you right into the former Meiderich steelworks and vividly brings to life Duisburg's industrial past. On June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, visitors can expect a professionally narrated tour through Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park, where the history, technology, and working world of the steel age come together vividly.
An adventure experience between blast furnaces and structural change
Upon entering the landscape park, one immediately feels the special atmosphere of this place: monumental steel constructions, vast industrial areas, and visible traces of an era that has shaped the Ruhr area. The furnace tour shows how the decommissioned steelworks became an internationally recognized industrial monument and a local recreation area.
History at your fingertips in the heart of the Ruhr area
The tour highlights the development of the Meiderich ironworks, the technical functionality of the plants, and the harsh working conditions of that time. At the same time, the tour conveys the structural change that transformed the site into a place for culture, leisure, and remembrance as part of the International Building Exhibition.
Authentic impressions in the landscape park
Especially impressive is the interplay of industrial architecture, open pathways, and the large open space of the park. Depending on the weather and local conditions, the tour may also include a joint ascent of the blast furnace, which spectacularly expands the view of the site and surroundings.
Practical information for your visit
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and is designed for groups of up to 20 participants. The price is 16.00 euros per person. The meeting point is Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park at Emscherstraße 71 in Duisburg-Meiderich. Please note: The tour is not accessible for people with disabilities.
Conclusion: This furnace tour is ideal for anyone who wants to not only see Duisburg's industrial culture but also understand it. Between blast furnace, technology, and vivid remembrance, an intense discovery experience emerges that lasts long after. Secure your spot now and experience the history of the Ruhr area up close.
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