Not a museum in the traditional sense, the Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord does, however, reveal a legacy of a century of the hardest graft imaginable. It is here that iron and coal were transformed into usable metals in hot and unhealthy conditions to support the industrialisation of Germany.
Nowadays the vast arena has been transformed into a vast, outstanding park full of variety and much to offer visitors. Industrial landscapes intermingle with large, interwoven areas of vegetation.
Various trails reveal how intricately the past is intertwined with the present, how disused furnaces and buildings sit well alongside gardens, meadows and waters. Nature has return to reclaim its terrain from the industrial period.
Recreational activities are available for the whole family including dogs and even include diving.
By Vincent Green, Mar 22 2021
