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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
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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

Essen, Germany

Villa Hugel

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