Volklinger Hutte (Фёльклинген)

 museum, steelworks, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Völklingen Ironworks (German: Völklinger Hütte) is located in the German town of Völklingen, Saarland. In 1994, it was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

It is an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).

History
In 1873, Julius Buch began planning of a steel works near Vöklingen on the banks of the Saar river. However, this planned work was not completed. In 1881, Carl Röchling began new construction. Two years later the first smelter began operation. In 1986, operation ceased.

Today
Today, the Völklinger Hütte is a museum. The Ferrodrome is an interactive science center focusing on the making of iron. Visitors can tour the production areas. In addition, temporary exhibits, on a variety of topics are hosted in the large power halls. In the summer, there are occasional concerts held.

The steel mill has been turned into a museum (declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994). Six blast furnaces have been preserved, including outer frames, furnaces, cowper stoves, and casthouses. As part of the museum site, the combined blast furnaces also serve as an observation platform. A colorful light installation designed by Hans Peter Kuhn illuminates the entire plant at nighttime.

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