Völklingen Ironworks
Völklingen Ironworks, Industrial heritage museum in Völklingen, Germany
The six blast furnaces, gas blowers, and extensive conveyor belt system form a complete industrial complex covering more than seven hectares of land.
The ironworks operated continuously from 1883 to 1986, producing pig iron and becoming Germany's largest manufacturer of steel beams during the early 1900s.
The site preserves the industrial equipment and structures while hosting international art exhibitions, festivals, and the UrbanArt Biennale in its vast spaces.
Visitors can explore the site through guided tours that explain the iron production process, from the charging of raw materials to the final smelting operations.
The industrial complex maintains all original components of the iron manufacturing process, including the water supply, air heating system, and material transport mechanisms.
Location: Völklingen
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: March 25-November 04: 10:00-19:00; November 05-April 13: 10:00-18:00
Website: https://voelklinger-huette.org
GPS coordinates: 49.25056,6.84528
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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St. Eligius
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Old Town Hall
722 m
Auferstehungskirche
1.2 km
St. Josef
812 m
Hallerbrücke
1.1 km
Selimiye-Moschee Völklingen
673 m
Neues Rathaus
1 km
Charging platform
191 m
Water tower
328 m
Ore elevator
303 m
Schleuse Völklingen
545 m
Courthouse
1.1 km
Der Eisenmann
486 m
Burden shed
238 m
Blasting hall
385 m
Heinestraße 5
987 m
Telescopic gas holder
478 m
Ensemble Richardstraße
695 m
Blast furnace office
302 m
Wagenmeisterei Bahnhof Völklingen
261 m
Alter Bahnhof
264 m
Gasometer
595 m
Coke elevator
251 m
Disc-type gasholder
460 m
Wehrdener Brücke
619 m
Eisenbahnbrücke Völklingen
475 m
Coke plant of Völklingen Ironworks
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