Gasometer Oberhausen

Gasometer Oberhausen

Industrial monument, impressive exhibition venue or simply a "culture bin" that we have come to love: the Gasometer Oberhausen, put into operation in 1929 as a gas storage facility for the surrounding steelworks of Gutehoffnungshütte (GHH), is today an outstanding landmark of the Ruhr Metropolis. With a height of 117 meters, Europe's largest disc gas holder is an impressive reminder of the heavy industry that shaped the Ruhr area for more than a century and, thanks to extraordinary exhibitions and art events, has also made a name for itself as a cultural venue far beyond the region.

The conversion of the gasometer was as complex as it was spectacular: the gas pressure disc was fixed at a height of 4,20 meters, so that since then an exhibition space of more than 3.000 square meters has opened up above and below it; In addition, a 100 meter high hall offers space for impressive installations. The gas pressure disk itself was equipped with a raised stage and a spectator stand. A glass panoramic elevator provides a unique view of the hall; The roof of the gas storage facility can also be reached via an external elevator or via 592 steps - including a panoramic view. In 1994/1995, the gasometer made its debut as a cultural venue with the exhibition "Fire and Flame - 200 Years of History in the Ruhr Area" and has since recorded visitor records with celebrated exhibitions and spectacular models of the moon, the earth and the Matterhorn. In addition, the wrapping artist Christo used the gigantic industrial building for his "The Wall" and "Big Air Package" campaigns. 
The new exhibition "Mythos Wald" will open on March 20, 2026.








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Gasometer, Oberhausen
Gasometer, Rhine-Herne Canal, Oberhausen
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Gasometer Oberhausen, Oberhausen
Ticketshop Gasometer Oberhausen

Arenastrasse 11
46047 Oberhausen
Phone: + 49 208 8503730
eMail: info@gasometer.de
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Closed: Monday

The opening hours of the Oberhausen Gasometer are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. During school holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia and on public holidays, the Gasometer is also open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. Opening hours may vary during special events.

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Adults: €14, Concessions: €11, Family ticket: €33 (2 adults & up to 5 children up to 17 years), Students & teachers (in class groups): €5, Groups (from 15 people): €11, Season ticket: €32, Combination ticket LUDWIGGALERIE Oberhausen Castle: €19


Adult:
€14,00

Familys:
€33,00

Reduced price:

Pupils, students, retirees, trainees, severely disabled people, the unemployed, those performing federal volunteer service, people receiving social assistance upon presentation of appropriate documentation at the box office, and groups of 15 or more people are eligible. Reduced-price tickets cannot be further discounted; children up to 5 years old are free.

€11,00

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