Rathaus Buer

Rathaus Buer is an administrative building in Gelsenkirchen with a distinctive 64-meter tower that handles urban planning and construction management. The building contains over 100 rooms and functions as a central office for various municipal services.

Construction of this city hall began in 1910 after architect Peter Josef Heil received the commission, and it opened in 1912. The completion occurred during a period when Gelsenkirchen was growing rapidly and needed new administrative structures.

The entrance hall displays large glass windows by artist Eduard Bischoff showing various municipal administration tasks. A bronze relief by Hubert Nitsch adorns the main entrance and highlights the building's importance.

The building is located at Goldbergstrasse 12 and is accessible on foot from the city center. Keep in mind that as an administrative building with limited public access, it is best to check in advance about visiting possibilities and what areas can be visited.

The building houses a preserved paternoster elevator from 1954, also known as the Beamtenbagger, which is under monument protection. This unmanned elevator is no longer operational but represents a rare example of this specialized lifting technology.

Location: Gelsenkirchen

GPS coordinates: 51.57711,7.05807

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02