E-Werk Straßenbahndepot

The E-Werk Straßenbahndepot features industrial architecture with large open spaces, wooden cooling towers, and original tram maintenance equipment throughout the building complex.

Built in 1897, the facility began supplying electricity to Weimar in 1898 under Siemens & Halske operation, powering the city's streetcar network from 1899 onwards.

The building now functions as a performance space for productions by the Deutsches Nationaltheater and houses Rebecca Horn's installation 'Konzert für Buchenwald' since 1999.

Visitors can access the heritage monument for guided tours, theatrical performances, and exhibitions that highlight both its industrial past and current cultural offerings.

The facility contains three preserved gas generators with air heaters and washers, demonstrating the early 20th-century electricity generation technologies used for tram operations.

Location: Weimar

GPS coordinates: 50.98557,11.33229

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50