Gasometer Oberhausen
Oberhausen, Germany
A 117 m gas holder turned into an exhibition hall, with large-scale shows inside and a glass lift to the roof for views over the Ruhr. Check the programme; it closes between exhibitions.
- Nearest town
- Oberhausen, Germany
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 51.4929, 6.8733
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Marina OberhausenMotorhome stopover1 km from Gasometer OberhausenMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Revierpark NienhausenMotorhome stopover13 km from Gasometer Oberhausen · 22 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingpark BaldeneyseeCampsite16 km from Gasometer OberhausenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Freizeitdomizil RuhrtalCampsite22 km from Gasometer OberhausenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz RuhrbrückeCampsite23 km from Gasometer OberhausenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Premium Stellplatz "Glück Auf"Motorhome stopover23 km from Gasometer OberhausenMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Gasometer Oberhausen?
Gasometer Oberhausen is in Oberhausen, Germany, at GPS 51.4929, 6.8733. It is about 10 km from Duisburg.
Can you camp near Gasometer Oberhausen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Marina Oberhausen, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 54 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gasometer Oberhausen?
Gasometer Oberhausen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Ruhr: blast furnaces, gas holders and coal mines.
What is there to see near Gasometer Oberhausen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (6 km), Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain (12 km), Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (12 km) and German Mining Museum (24 km).
When is the best time to visit Gasometer Oberhausen?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)