Matenatunnel

The Matena Tunnel extends 400 meters through an industrial complex, featuring separate lanes for vehicles and pedestrians beneath active steel production facilities.

Constructed in 1912, this tunnel connected the districts of Bruckhausen and Alsum, facilitating movement through the expanding Thyssen industrial zone.

The tunnel gained recognition as a filming location for the German television series Tatort, featuring detective Horst Schimanski during the 1980s.

In 2013, authorities closed the tunnel to traffic due to structural deterioration, and in 2017 filled it with 15,000 tons of slag to preserve its structure.

The tunnel follows a curved path, preventing direct line of sight from entrance to exit, with remnants of original wall tiles and tramway tracks visible.

Location: Duisburg

Inception: 1912

Length: 400 m

GPS coordinates: 51.49120,6.73604

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:44