Gasometer Oberhausen
Oberhausen Gasometer | |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oberhausen, Germany |
| Construction started | 27 February 1927 |
| Completed | 1929 |
| Inaugurated | 15 May 1929 |
| Cost | 1.74 million Reichsmarks |
| Owner | Ruhrkohle AG (1927–1992) City of Oberhausen (after 1992) |
| Height | 117.5 m (385 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 67.6 m (222 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Gutehoffnungshütte (1927-1929) Deutsche Babcock AG (1993–1994) |
| Website | |
| http://www.gasometer.de | |
The Gasometer Oberhausen is a decommissioned gas holder in Oberhausen, Germany, repurposed into a prominent exhibition venue. As an industrial landmark, it serves as an anchor point for both the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the Industrial Heritage Trail. Constructed in the 1920s, the structure was rebuilt following damage sustained during World War II.
Notable for hosting large-scale exhibitions, the Gasometer has featured works by internationally renowned artists, including two installations by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Its adaptive reuse as a cultural space underscores its significance in preserving industrial heritage while fostering contemporary artistic expression.