FamxplorVölklinger Hütte
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 👇
A family weekend in Germany: discovering Saarland
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 ✨
Family holidays in Saarland: Highlights and conclusion Saarland Card
Activities: We spent the morning at the Völklinger Hütte, exploring the old ironworks. We climbed stairs, took a break in a green paradise, and visited the slide. We explored the area for about three hours
Highlights: We found it a fascinating place and thought it was a must-see for a family vacation in Saarland. It was a great experience, especially for children. The kids loved it and though our feet hurt a bit, we only managed to explore half of the site ✨
Saarbrücken: Family outing on the far left
Activities: We went to Völklinger Hütte, the completely accessible ironworks that was the first industrial monument to be awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site after its closure in 1994
Highlights: It was a thrilling experience, so much so that it deserved its own blog post! ✨
Völklinger Hütte: fantastic worlds of rusty steel
Activities: We visited the Völklinger Hütte, an old steel mill. We explored the grounds, including the Sonderausstellung, and the main area with its network of walkways, stairs, and tunnels. We looked at the machines and the history of steel production. We also went to the 'Paradies' with its landscape garden
Highlights: We enjoyed exploring the industrial site and seeing the 'city of rusty steel.' The kids loved the slides and climbing around. We had a picnic with a view of the Gebläsekessel, which was "one of the most bizarre in our travel biography." ✨
Saarland with kids: 5 fun activities at a glance!
