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.