Old pumping station, Technology museum in Findorff, Germany
The Old Pumping Station is an industrial museum in Findorff that displays wastewater treatment technology through preserved machinery and equipment. The building keeps the original machine hall with its working installations, documenting how pumping and filtering technology developed over more than a century.
The facility was founded in 1913 and operated as a pumping station for Bremen's sewage system, directing wastewater to the Weser River until 1994. Its closure marked the end of an era for industrial city infrastructure in Bremen.
The name reflects the building's practical role as a sewage pumping facility that shaped Bremen's infrastructure for generations. Visitors see today how this industrial site influenced public thinking about cleanliness and urban growth.
Visitors can explore the machine hall, with the best time being the first Sunday of each month when guided tours led by former workers are available. Those wanting deeper insight should arrive early, as spots on these tours are limited.
Retired engineers and technicians who once operated the facility regularly volunteer to share their hands-on experience. These direct witnesses bring each tour to life with personal stories about daily work in this complex industrial operation.
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