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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Duisburg

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Duisburg, Germany

Updated July 1, 2016

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Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain

No need to strap in for a "ride" on this walkable roller coaster.
Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Duisburg, Germany

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

This former steel and coal plant is now a neon-lit industrial fantasia.

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Zoo Zajac

The world's biggest pet store.
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"Magische Orte" installed in the Gasometer in 2012

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Gasometer Oberhausen

An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.
6 miles from Duisburg
Tetrahedron in Bottrop

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Tetrahedron in Bottrop

This massive steel pyramid can be entered by a set of jagged steps that let visitors stand in its heart.
10 miles from Duisburg
Soul of Africa Museum

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Soul of Africa Museum

Tucked away in a small German apartment is an eclectic museum devoted to West African vodun culture.
10 miles from Duisburg

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Villa Hugel

The monumental home of Prussia’s eccentric "Cannon King."
10 miles from Duisburg
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