When does the torchlit tour take place?

The torchlit tour takes place on December 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts about 1.75 hours.

What does participation cost?

The ticket costs 20 euros per person, including the loaned torch.

Where does the torchlit tour start?

Meeting point is Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord at Emscherstraße 71 in 47137 Duisburg.

What clothing is recommended?

Comfortable, weatherproof clothing and shoes are recommended. Participants should also bring a flashlight.

Is the tour suitable for children and people with mobility restrictions?

The tour is designed for adults, conditionally suitable for children under twelve, and is not barrier-free.

Discover Duisburg in Torchlight: History, Steel, and Goosebump Moments in Landscape Park

Name: Torchlit Tour
Start: 2026-12-25T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-25T19:45:00+01:00
Location: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Torchlit Tour in Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord: Fire, Steel, and History

When darkness falls over the former steelworks on Christmas Day, an impressive discovery experience begins in Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord. In the warm glow of the torches, the city tour guides you through the imposing industrial setting and vividly recounts how workers labored under harsh conditions in the Meidericher Steelworks.

Industrial Culture in Flickering Torchlight

Massive steel structures, historic foundry halls, gatehouses, and bunker bags create a special atmosphere at night. Among the pipelines, stairs, and traces of past working worlds, local history becomes immediately tangible. The guide imparts expert knowledge about the ironworks, the industrial development of Duisburg, and the structural change in the Ruhr area.

A Steelworks with a Tumultuous Past

The concession for the construction of the steelworks was granted in 1901, and in 1903, Blast Furnace 1 went into operation. After the last shift on April 4, 1985, the facility was preserved and transformed into a landscape park as part of the International Building Exhibition Emscher Park. Today, the approximately 200-hectare area combines industrial culture, architecture, nature, and recreation into a unique attraction.

History You Can Touch

During the approximately 1.75-hour tour, participants explore the working world of the former ironworks. The stories lead to the places where blast furnaces were charged, sparks flew, and heat, noise, and dust dominated the daily lives of the steelworkers. Under suitable conditions, a wide view over the western Ruhr area opens up from the accessible Blast Furnace 5 at about 70 meters high.

Practical Tips for the Discovery Experience

The torches are provided on loan during the tour. Comfortable, weatherproof clothing and shoes are part of the appropriate equipment; additionally, a flashlight is recommended. The tour is designed for adults. Children under twelve years are only conditionally suitable, and children aged twelve and above will receive a torch when accompanied by at least one adult for each child. The tour is not barrier-free.

Conclusion: An Extraordinary Evening in the Ruhr Area

The torchlit tour combines authentic atmosphere, industrial architecture, and local history into a cultural enrichment for visitors to Duisburg and explorers of the Ruhr area. Secure your ticket and experience Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord where fire, steel, and the past come alive in the nighttime torchlight.