St.-Antony-Hütte

St.-Antony-Hütte is an ironworks and heritage monument in Oberhausen with archaeological remains dating back to the 18th century. The site displays foundations of production buildings and a nine-meter-high blast furnace along the Elpenbach stream that reveal how the facility was organized.

Founded in 1758 by Franz von der Wenge, this facility launched iron production in the Ruhr region and operated for over a century. The works ceased operation definitively in 1877, marking the end of an era for this pioneer site.

The site is named after Saint Anthony and reflects how the works shaped the surrounding community and local identity. Visitors can see how industrial production was woven into the fabric of everyday life in this part of the Ruhr Valley.

The site is best explored on foot, with foundations and the blast furnace visible from multiple angles throughout the grounds. Guided tours are available to help visitors understand the function and significance of different structures.

The site was Germany's first industrial archaeological park and pioneered the approach of making historical production spaces understandable through preserved foundations and virtual reconstructions. This innovative method set a model that other industrial heritage sites in the region would follow.

Location: Oberhausen

GPS coordinates: 51.51890,6.87194

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48