Hidden Gems of the Ruhr
The Ruhr region's industrial heritage is reimagined through these unique landmarks. Explore the 19th-century Villa Hügel mansion, the Krupp family's former residence, or climb the Tiger & Turtle sculpture, a walkable roller-coaster-style installation in Duisburg. The Gasometer Oberhausen and Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord showcase repurposed industrial structures, now serving as an exhibition hall and a public park. For art enthusiasts, the Museum Island Hombroich integrates modern architecture with nature, while the Bramme für das Ruhrgebiet stands as a monumental steel sculpture atop a former slag heap.
A Villa Hügel
The Villa Hügel is a 19th-century mansion in Bredeney, now part of Essen, Germany.
B Gasometer Oberhausen
The Gasometer Oberhausen is a former gas holder in Oberhausen, Germany, which has been converted into an exhibition space.
C Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord
Landschaftspark is a public park located in Duisburg-Meiderich, Germany.
D Bramme für das Ruhrgebiet
A 14.5-meter-high minimalist steel slab created by American sculptor Richard Serra. Standing atop the Schurenbachhalde slag heap in Essen, this 67-ton monolith serves as a landmark commemorating the region’s industrial history and coal mining heritage.
E Museum Island Hombroich
The Museum Insel Hombroich, Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is both a park and a museum combining architecture, art and nature on…
F Tiger & Turtle - Magic Mountain
Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain is an art installation and landmark in Duisburg, Germany, built in 2011.
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