Location Germany Criteria ii, iv Phone +49 6898 9100100 UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription 1994 | Type Cultural Reference 687 UNESCO region Europe and North America | |
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Address Rathausstraße 75-79, 66333 Völklingen, Germany Hours Closing soon · 10AM–6PMWednesday10AM–6PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSunday10AM–6PMMonday10AM–6PMTuesday10AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Meandro del Sarre, Maulbronn Monastery, Augustusburg and Falkenlus, Messel pit, Rammelsberg | ||
V lklingen ironworks industrial heritage discover germany
The Völklingen Ironworks (German: Völklinger Hütte) is located in the German town of Völklingen, Saarland. In 1994, it was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
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- History
- Today
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It is an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).
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History
In 1873, Julius Buch began planning of a steel works near Völklingen on the banks of the Saar river. However, this planned work was not completed. In 1881, Carl Röchling began new construction. Two years later the first smelter began operation. The plant closed in 1986.
Today
Today, the Völklinger Hütte is a museum. The Ferrodrom is an interactive science center focusing on the making of iron. Visitors can tour the production areas. In addition, temporary exhibits, on a variety of topics are hosted in the large power halls. In the summer, there are occasional concerts held.