Landschaftspark

About

Landschaftspark Duisburg‑Nord is a sprawling 180‑hectare industrial heritage park that brings together the rugged relics of a former steelworks with lush gardens, serene lakes, and an expansive network of walking and cycling paths. The park preserves the imposing skeletal framework of blast furnaces, gasometers, and slag heaps, while a team of landscape architects has turned the abandoned infrastructure into spaces for recreation, education, and community events. Visitors can stroll through a “Bunker Garden” where fern‑laden concrete cisterns have been transformed into intimate gardens, or explore a public diving centre housed in a former gas holder that offers an unexpected aquatic experience amidst historic ironwork. The park’s signature attraction, Hochofen 5, now functions as a soaring observation tower with an open‑air light show that lights up the night sky in a vibrant, ever‑evolving spectacle. The landscape is also a playground for adventure seekers: a high‑wire climbing gym hangs over the slag piles, while a series of high‑speed rope courses and a “Klettergarten” offer thrills for both kids and adults. A network of bike lanes and a small bike‑rental station make it easy to travel around the park on two wheels, and the onsite visitor centre provides maps, souvenirs, and the option to book guided tours. Because the park is free and open 24/7, it has become a popular destination for families, history enthusiasts, and nature lovers looking for an accessible, urban escape that marries the past with the present.

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• Hochofen 5
• Gasometer
• Klettergarten

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• Typical visit: about 3 hours