The Gasometer in Oberhausen is the largest disc-type gasholder in Europe. Today, it serves as an exhibition hall. Visitors enjoy an excellent view after reaching the top by an elevator or a staircase outside the building.
Category: Exhibitions
Steam powered fire pump (1911)
At Stift Geras (Geras Abbey), I saw an exhibition about local fire brigades. One exhibit was this steam-powered fire pump dating back to 1911. The pump served in the fire brigade of the Austrian city of Horn.
Van de Velde and beer in Weimar
In 2013 the German states of Saxony and Thuringia are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the architect and designer Henry van de Velde. For this reason, exhibitions take place in cities like Weimar, Jena, Erfurt, Gera, Apolda, Bürgel, and Chemnitz.
Big Air Package by Christo in Oberhausen
Every year another interesting art project takes place at the Gasometer (a former gas holder) in Oberhausen. In 2013 I visited the ‘Big Air Package’ created by Christo. This time the artist, who is generally known for wrapping huge things, produced a kind of balloon filling the inside of the gas holder.
‘Power and Ice Adventure World’ near Kaprun
This exhibition hall named ‘Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis’ (Power & Ice Adventure World) is placed next to the Mooserboden Reservoir near Kaprun. Inside one can learn about the history of Kaprun power plant project and about the glacier ice in the surroundings. More…
Entrance for witches only
At Riegersburg Castle I saw this interesting sign pointing to an entrance (Eingang) for witches (Hexen). Joking apart it was the entrance to an interesting exhibition about the history of witch-hunting in the region of Styria. More…