Henrichshuette Ironworks

Henrichshütte

Discover industrial heritage in Hattingen

Towering 55 metres high and with 80 years under its belt: the oldest blast furnace in the region is located at the Henrichshütte in Hattingen. In its heyday,, 10,000 people worked at the mill near the Ruhr river. Marvel at the relics of the ironworks era, gaze upon enormous gas engines in the historic blower hall and discover the essence of industrial fallows.

Opening hours

Tuesday – Sunday and public holidays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Last admission is at 5 p.m.

Closed: Mondays (except public holidays)

Contact

LWL-Museum Henrichshütte

Werksstraße 31-33
45527 Hattingen

henrichshuette@lwl.org

Tel: +49 (0)2324 9247-140

Fax: +49 (0)2324 9247-112

Admission fees

Due to the closure of the blast furnace, reduced admission prices currently apply:

Adults: €5
Groups of 16 or more adults: €4
Reduced*: €3
Children and youth (17 & under): Free
Pupils in school groups: Free

^{* The discounted rate applies to current recipients of Social Security benefits II and XII, students under 30 years-old, apprentices, volunteers, people with a disability rating greater than or equal to 50, and NRW Volunteer Card holders.}