Rhine Orange

Rhine Orange is a steel sculpture at the confluence of the Ruhr and Rhine rivers in Duisburg-Mitte, made from bent steel plates painted in vivid orange. The artwork curves across the riverside area in a flowing form, appearing as a natural extension of the landscape while connecting the two riverbanks.

The sculpture was created in 1992 through a collaboration between local entrepreneurs and the Lehmbruck Museum as an artistic statement at the point where two major German river systems meet. The work marked a turning point in the city's development, when the industrial and port region began to redefine itself increasingly as a cultural destination.

The bright orange steel form connects to Duisburg's industrial past and marks where the Ruhr cycle trail ends, inviting visitors to stop and observe the meeting of two major rivers. Those walking by recognize here the importance of steel production to the region and sense the bond between art creation and craftwork tradition.

The artwork stands directly on the riverbank and is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, especially for cyclists on the Ruhr cycle trail. The location works well for pausing to look around and offers good views of both rivers and the surrounding port and industrial landscape.

The artwork took its name from combining the river name Rhine with the specific color orange, defined by the industrial color standard RAL 2004. This naming choice symbolically links the geographic location with a precise technical detail that connects to Duisburg's engineering and manufacturing traditions.

Location: Duisburg-Mitte

Location: Duisburg

Inception: 1992

Creator: Lutz Fritsch

Made from material: steel

Website: https://duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/highlights/rheinorange.php

GPS coordinates: 51.44933,6.72223

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55