Guided City Walks 2011
Discover Oberhausen on foot.You are accompanied by an authorized guide. In addition, the Tourist information Oberhausen will gladly put together an individual programme for trips lasting half a day, a whole day, or several days without any obligation.
A) A Brief Tour of the CentrO - A Short Guided Tour
Around the Neue Mitte Complex in Oberhausen
Find out the most important facts and background information regarding the CentrO: why is the CentrO so successful? Why was the shopping mall built the way it was? What elements does the CentrO have? You will receive detailed answers to these and many other questions.
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Meeting point: | the bus station in the "Neue Mitte" |
| Prices (up to a maximum of 25 people): | |
| Mon to Fri | 60 € |
| Sat to Sun | 70 € |
| Guided walk in foreign languages: | |
| Mon to Fri | 70 € |
| Sat to Sun | 80 € |
B) The "Neue Mitte": Structural Changes in Oberhausen
Around the Neue Mitte Complex in Oberhausen
The "Neue Mitte" Complex Oberhausen is looked upon as the best example of structural change in the Ruhr - a success story. Where steel was once rolled, is now the site of Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre offering a variety of leisure activities. Learn about this success story , how the " Neue Mitte" developed; learn too about the Gasometer and finish off with a guided tour there.
| Duration: | 1,5 hours |
| Meeting point: | the bus station "Neue Mitte" |
| Prices (up to a maximum of 25 people): | |
| Mon to Fri | 75 € |
| Sat to Sun | 85 € |
| Guided walk in foreign languages: | |
| Mon to Fri | 85 € |
| Sat to Sun | 95 € |
| If requested, the tour will finish at the Gasometer | |
C) Oberhausen - A Fast Journey Through Time
Around the Neue Mitte Complex in Oberhausen
Wander through Oberhausen's historical past and set out on an exciting journey through changing times. A fascinating journey from Oberhausen's beginnings via the time of industrialisation up to the present time. The tour finishes in the Neue Mitte complex.
| Duration: | 1,5 hours (without guided tour of Gasometer) |
| Meeting point: | Schloss Oberhausen, Haring-sculpture |
| Prices (up to a maximum of 25 people): | |
| Mon to Fri | 75 € |
| Sat to Sun | 85 € |
| Guided walk in foreign languages: | |
| Mon to Fri | 85 € |
| Sat to Sun | 95 € |
| Route: Schloss Oberhausen, Siedlung Grafenbusch, Gasometer, Neue Mitte/CentrO | |
D) The Gasometer: A look into the "Giant"
Around the Neue Mitte Complex in Oberhausen
Venture a look into the gasometer and marvel at the gigantic space you experience here. From the roof of the 117 metre high gasometer you have a fantastic panoramic view over the western part of the Ruhr. In the Gasometer, you will be greeted by a light and sound installation as well as the exhibition "Magic Places: Natural and Cultural Monuments" (from 8th of April 2011 to 21st of Octobre 2012).
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Meeting point: | gasometer in the CentrO. |
| Prices (up to a maximum of 25 people): | |
| Mon to Fri | 65 € |
| Sat to Sun | 75 € |
| Guided walk in foreign languages: | |
| Mon to Fri | 75 € |
| Sat to Sun | 85 € |
| Prices excluding gasometer´s admission charge from 5 € - 7 € per person (depending on the size of the group) | |
E) The Old Town Centre: History & Architecture
Around "Alt-Oberhausen" (the old town centre of Oberhausen)
On this walk you will stroll through the history of the old town of Oberhausen; from its origins as a small railway station up to the present day town with its shopping centre. You will encounter architecturally significant buildings, fine examples of expressionist architecture and discover interesting facts and details about the development of the town centre with its numerous and exceptional places.
| Duration: | 1,5 hours |
| Meeting point: | Tourist Information Oberhausen |
| Prices (up to a maximum of 25 people): | |
| Mon to Fri | 75 € |
| Sat to Sun | 85 € |
| Guided walk in foreign languages: | |
| Mon to Fri | 85 € |
| Sat to Sun | 95 € |
