The Gasometer – the tallest exhibition hall in Europe

The 117.5 meter “steel trash bin” was originally built as a gas tower in 1929. After it was renovated in the early 1990s, the Gasometer has attracted nearly three million visitors to its rotating exhibits. Besides documenting an era in engineering and technology and serving as a spectacular venue, the Oberhausen landmark has even been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records – as the tallest exhibition center in Europe.
Last year, artist Christina Kubisch took her LichtHimmel light and sound exhibit to the Gasometer, transforming the visual and acoustic space of its interior into a melodious starry sky. Her work will remain on display throughout the duration of the “Eye of the Sky” exhibit, creating a truly unique atmosphere for viewing the satellite photos of the earth.