Experience Oberhausen: Where Industrial Heritage Meets Waterfront Charm

Exemplifying this change in the cityscape is the 10,000m² marina, which is located on the Rhine-Herne Canal and has moorings for around 60 pleasure craft. The ambitious project has been conceived not only with boat owners in mind, but also to have a wider appeal to the general public. For example, it is home to Sealife Oberhausen, Germany’s largest freshwater and saltwater aquarium, and AQUAPark Oberhausen, the world’s first aquatic amusement park with a coal-mining theme. The Westfield CentrO and a bistro are also nearby.

The Kaisergarten’s main attraction, framed by two picturesque ponds and the last preserved old course of the Emscher, is the animal enclosure. A species-appropriate habitat for indigenous animals has been created here. Visitors receive insider information, including at the NaturErlebnisSchule (nature exploration school). The focus of the zoological facility is the care, breeding and presentation of mice, raccoons, etc.

From outside, the enormous floor-level windows offer a view of the interior – in the evening in particular, the establishment is really shown to advantage. Plenty of wood elements, warm colours, pleasant materials and an unusual lighting concept provide a friendly atmosphere inside despite the high ceilings. The wow effect continues with the food – a sensational buffet experience. You can take a culinary voyage right through the cities and cuisine of Asia – from sushi and wok dishes to more than 35 different vegetable, meat and fish varieties.

If you’re a cocktail fan, set the alarm function on your watch for Happy Hour at the Tijuana. Every day until 10pm you get 50% off all cocktails, with and without alcohol. From 10pm onwards, the jumbo sizes are reduced by half. You can, of course, also order beer, wine or soft drinks. A big appetite and the company of several others are recommended if you order the Tijuana Combo Tower with spare ribs, buffalo wings, tortilla chips and fries for four people or the Big Starter Platter with chips and dips and chicken nuggets for two. And as you would expect, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas and fajitas are also prominent on the menu.

The shopping and leisure centre is the largest of its kind in Europe. 125,000 square metres of gross sales area on two levels, more than 250 shops, the nine-screen CineStar with seating for more than 2,500 movie fans and approximately 50 eateries. Quite impressive, isn’t it? Whether you want to start your retail therapy tour with coffee and a donut, snack on a burger or a BBQ, or finish off with a full Italian or Japanese meal, the cuisine on offer is every bit as varied as the shopping opportunities. We think you will find the jewellery, décor, sports and fashion outlets particularly inspiring. The Westfield Centro also perfectly caters for your everyday shopping needs.

Exemplifying this change in the cityscape is the 10,000m² marina, which is located on the Rhine-Herne Canal and has moorings for around 60 pleasure craft. The ambitious project has been conceived not only with boat owners in mind, but also to have a wider appeal to the general public. For example, it is home to Sealife Oberhausen, Germany’s largest freshwater and saltwater aquarium, and AQUAPark Oberhausen, the world’s first aquatic amusement park with a coal-mining theme. The Westfield CentrO and a bistro are also nearby.