When does the Treasure Chamber Forest tour take place?

The tour takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Where does the event begin?

Meeting point is the Cultural and Local History Museum at Johannes-Corputius-Platz 1 in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does participation cost?

Participation is included in the museum admission. The regular admission cost is 4.50 euros, and the reduced admission is 2.00 euros.

Who leads the exhibition?

The tour is led by Harald Küst.

What topics are covered in the tour?

The focus is on the landscape development of the Duisburg Forest, its former usage, the current ecosystem, and legends surrounding springs, quarries, and forest paths.

Until when can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition 'Stories from the Duisburg Forest' is open until September 5, 2027.

Discover Duisburg's Forest: A Tour Full of History, Legends, and Nature

Name: Treasure Chamber Forest
Start: 2026-11-01T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum

Treasure Chamber Forest: Discover Duisburg's Green History

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Duisburg Cultural and Local History Museum invites you to a special guided tour with Harald Küst. The event offers a fascinating insight into the Duisburg Forest as a natural area, historical living space, and legendary part of the city's history.

A Forest Full of History and Stories

The Duisburg Forest, together with adjacent forest areas, spans nearly 30 square kilometers. The tour will reveal how this landscape evolved since the last Ice Age and shaped human life over centuries. Wood, food, raw materials, and fertilizer once made the forest a vital resource.

Between Ecosystem and Cultural Heritage

Today, the forest presents itself as a diverse ecosystem and habitat for more than 75 endangered animal and plant species. The tour combines natural sciences insights with local history and shows how closely urban development, landscape, and nature conservation are interconnected. Thus, the exhibition becomes a cultural enrichment for families, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts in Duisburg.

Legends, Springs, and Hidden Traces

Particularly impressive is the legendary side of the Duisburg Forest. Tales of dwarves, robbers, and wondrous events are intertwined with springs, quarries, and old paths. Also, stories of sunken monasteries, holy springs, and the robber captain Mathias Weber, known as the Fetzer, make the forest appear as a mysterious place of memory.

Guided Tour of the Exhibition

Harald Küst will guide the exhibition and expertly contextualize the various perspectives: Natural history, former forest usage, mythology, and the present meet here. The exhibition 'Stories from the Duisburg Forest' can be seen until September 5, 2027, and vividly illustrates local history through objects, narratives, and historical contexts.

Conclusion: A Discovery Experience for Nature and History Fans

Treasure Chamber Forest combines city tours, exhibition experiences, and natural history into an atmospheric walk through Duisburg's green memory. Those wishing to discover hidden stories, learn about cultural heritage, and see the forest with new eyes will find an inspiring tour in the heart of the old town.