Welcome to Oberhausen
Oberhausen - more to explore!
Where blast furnaces once dominated the cityscape, Oberhausen’s landmark can now be seen and visited: the monumental Gasometer, one of the most extraordinary exhibition venues in Europe. Right next to it, Germany’s largest shopping and leisure centre Westfield Centro invites visitors to stroll, enjoy and marvel.
However, Oberhausen has much more to offer than an industrial backdrop and a shopping paradise. Green parks, cycle paths and waterways, as well as the Route der Industriekultur industrial heritage trail make the city an exciting destination for explorers. And the cultural heart of the region beats here too, for example in the Rudolf Weber-ARENA or the Metronom Theatre, in museums or on creative stages.
If you want to combine sporting fun with a special experience, come to Topgolf Oberhausen – it’s where sport, entertainment and food & drink meet.
With the International Garden Exhibition (IGA) 2027 – one of the largest garden festivals in the world – a special highlight will take place for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia and the Ruhr area. Under the motto ‘Zukunft.Blüht.’, the IGA will shape the green future of the region from 23 April to 17 October 2027.
Tradition and the future, cosmopolitanism and the charm of the Ruhr area come together right here. Visitors to Oberhausen will experience a city on the move – authentic, surprising and welcoming.
Oberhausen – looking forward to seeing you!