Moers Magic Lantern

Industrial Culture

On the summit of the dump of the former Rheinpreussen colliery in Moers, a huge, red miner’s lamp is now shining. The “Laterna Magica” is a 30 meter high replica of an original miner’s lamp was created by the artist & professor Otto Piene...

Krefeld Historic Swing Bridge

Industrial Culture

The swing bridge in the Rheinhafen Krefeld-Linn was completed in 1905 and is still functional today. The swing bridge is now a listed building. And although it was considered one of the most modern bridges at the time of inauguration, the swing bridge no longer does...

Duisburg Historic Paddle Steamer

Industrial Culture

The museum ship “Oscar Huber” is an old paddle steamer that is anchored in the port of Duisburg. The paddle steamer is one of the few of its kind that was in operation on the Rhine until the 1950s. The engine room as well as crew and living quarters are to...

Wesel Nostalgic Train

Industrial Culture

With the so-called museum & tourist train on the Lower Rhine you can experience a piece of railway romance. The Museum & Tourist Train runs on various routes on the Lower Rhine at different times throughout the year. For example, you can get to the Wesel train...

Krefeld Nostalgic Train

Industrial Culture

The Krefeld Schluff is a nostalgic train that is pulled by an old steam locomotive from 1947. The historic train runs between St. Tönis – Krefeld – Hülserberg in Krefeld and stops at various points. On every Sunday and public holiday in the season from May...

Krefeld Old Distillery

Industrial Culture

Cognac was still distilled here around 1810, but today you can visit the old wine distillery on a guided tour or enjoy a beer or a Dujardin in the distillery’s beer garden. Some parts of the building are also used as office space and studios. In this way, a...