North Duisburg Landscape Park

Saying goodbye to Sandrine and the hidden gem in Belgium, we drove to Germany where North Duisburg Landscape Park in Meiderich awaited us. The remnants of an industrial park was turned into a miraculous unparalleled park thanks to a unique light installation.

In the last 10 years, the industrial zone which covers 180 hectares has changed its coat and become an artwork with numerous widely used parts. For example, old bunkers are transformed into gardens, many huge factories are now becoming an art and cultural center, the old gas tank is restored to be the largest artificial diving center in Europe, and concrete walls are utilized for rock climbing. There is also the world’s largest artificial sand work here. Each place retains its character but still in perfect harmony with the surroundings.

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By bus: Take the bus number 903 from Duisburg Hbf (Main Railway Station) to Dinslaken, stop at Landschaftspark-Nord. You can also take the bus number 902 from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg-Walsum (only on Monday and Friday) and stop at Landschaftspark-Nord. Then walk about 7 minutes and turn to Emscherstrasse road.

By car: Use your GPRS to get to Emscherstrasse 71, 47137 Duisburg

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Start your day early in the morning the make the most of time and explore this huge North Duisburg Landscape Park. There is an information desk and maps at the entrance. The park offers rental bikes, hostel, picnic areas, restaurants, and children playgrounds. The iron park is light up vividly at around 7:30 pm. At night, it gets a little cool and windy when you climb up high so bring a light jacket with you, and yeah, a flash light too.