Völklinger Hütte

Industrial heritage site Völklingen, Saarland, Germany
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What to expect

The Völklinger Hütte is a former blast-furnace complex and the world's only fully preserved ironworks from the heyday of industrialisation. It is a museum and a unique location for international exhibitions, festivals, and concerts. The site features intact blast furnaces, a coking plant, and a blower hall with huge gas machines. Visitors can tour the production areas and explore the Ferrodrom, an interactive science center focusing on the making of iron. The Völklinger Ironworks also hosts the UrbanArt Biennale, a biennial exhibition showcasing urban art

Plan your family visit to the Völklinger Hütte with these blog insights 👇

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A family weekend in Germany: discovering Saarland

A family weekend in Germany: discovering Saarland
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Völklinger Hütte, a former steel mill and UNESCO World Heritage site. We walked through the various buildings and platforms and the kids were impressed

Highlights: It's a very impressive and authentic site. It was like being in a movie. It's a huge place where you can spend hours. With a young child, certain spaces are impressive ✨

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Saarland with kids: 5 fun activities at a glance!

Saarland with kids: 5 fun activities at a glance!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Völklinger Hütte, a huge steel mill that is no longer in operation

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the Völklinger Hütte, and it was a great way to learn about the iron industry ✨