Culture & EntertainmentArchitectural Heritage Monument5c2d15ca…b3dc
Heckinghauser Gaskessel
Iconic Gasometer Shapes Wuppertal's Skyline
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Wuppertal: First Steps10 pts
Wuppertal: Explorer25 pts
Wuppertal: Insider50 pts
The Heckinghausen Gasometer is a striking piece of architectural heritage in Wuppertal. Built between 1950 and 1952, this 66.65-meter-high gas holder towers over the district of Heckinghausen. It's protected as an important example of industrial architecture in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The gasometer lacks its own address, instead using the neighboring Mohrenstraße 3.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 65 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1952
- Opening Hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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Part of These Trails
Culture & Entertainment in WuppertalStop 4 of 5
Towers & Views of WuppertalStop 2 of 4
Location
Nearby
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