UNESCO World Heritage site “Völklinger Hütte“

The World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“ is a gigantic ironworks from the iron industry’s heyday and definitely one of the more unsual of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Open picture gallery

It was closed down in 1986 and became a listed building. „Völklinger Hütte“, founded in 1873, is now the worldwide only remaining ironworks from the iron and steel industry’s heyday. An exciting cultural destination of the 21th century that is not only of interest for industrial history buffs!

Theme park for iron, steel and industry culture

On over 600.000 square metres visitors can explore the former work place of the ironworkers. Visitors can climb up to the 40 metres high viewing-platform of the blast furnace group. The worldwide only skip hoist or 6000 square metres blower plant are further highlights while touring this gigantic industrial plant. Over 5000 metres of walkways make your visit easy and convenient.

ScienceCenter Ferrodrom

In the ScienceCenter Ferrodrom the exciting world of iron and steel and the four elements of fire, water, earth and air become real. Over 100 interactive displays invite visitors to experiment and experience for themselves what it is all about.

Where industry and art meet

Just imagine. Once, there were giant chimneys smoldering and defeaning noise. Now, you can visit top-notch exhibitions and concerts. The World Cultural Heritage Site of the Völklingen Ironworks has become one of the most popular cultural destinations of the region.

Events and exhibitions

Unique exhibitions brought over 2,5 million visitors to the World Cultural Heritage Site in the past 10 years. In 2011 the visitors can explore three exhibitions in the special atmosphere of the Word Cultural Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte. On a surface of 6000 m² “The Celts - Druids. Princes. Warriors.” (until August 21, 2011) portrays the culture and life of the Celts. The 1650 exhibits make it the largest Celtic exhibition in the world. “Urban Art – Graffiti 21” (until November, 1, 2011) shows the art of the 21st century, which has developed from graffiti. “Mel Ramos – 50 years of Pop Art” (starting June, 18, 2011) is the largest European retrospective of the important American Pop artist Mel Ramos.

Opening times, admission and guided tours

Opening times

November to April
Daily (apart from 24, 25 and 31 December): 10 am to 6 pm
April to October
Daily: 10 am to 7 pm

Admission

Adults: EUR 12
Reduced rate: EUR 10
Children (under 6): free of charge
Families (two adults with children): EUR 25
Tuesday afternoon special: free of charge from 2 pm

Guided tours

EUR 80 plus reduced rate of EUR 10 per person (max 30 persons, duration: approx. 1.5 hours)
 

Contact

Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

Europäisches Zentrum für Kunst und Industriekultur
Rathausstraße 75 - 79
66333 Völklingen

Phone +49 (0)6898 9100-100

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www.voelklinger-huette.org