Michel, Author at Urban Exploring Europe

October 5, 2024

Cockerill Forges & Ringmill (Halo Steelrings Liegè)

Discover the history of Cockerill Forges & Ringmill in Liège, its shift to Halo Steelrings, and the eventual closure of this legendary steel mill.

A spacious room inside the abandoned EMGO factory in Lommel, Belgium, filled with various industrial machines and equipment, highlighting the extensive water treatment setup amidst the factory's derelict state.

July 24, 2024

EMGO – Water Treatment

Today, we take a peak at the water treatment plant of the former EMGO factory, a key site for manufacturing glass for lighting components.

A wide shot of the control room in "Lost Frequencies," an abandoned radio transmitting facility. The image showcases a large console desk with multiple control panels, gauges, and an empty chair in the center. The architectural structure of the room, including the high ceiling and expansive windows, adds to the atmosphere of urban exploration.

June 27, 2024

Rediscovering Lost Frequencies: The Power of Unlimited Energy

It's been some time since my last journey to Lost Frequencies, and while much remains familiar, there is one monumental change: unlimited power!

March 1, 2024

Miniera Torgola

Located in the Italian "La Via del Ferro" stand the remnants of a former fluorite mine, Miniera Torgola. Join us on our adventure as we explore the rusty inside of this mine.

a photograph taken in at an urbex location called blue power plant. the photograph shows an overview of the turbine hall in the former power plant, a blue steam turbine can be seen along with smaller turbines in the back.

October 12, 2023

Blue Power Plant (Cockerill-Sambre Power Plant)

Explore the urban charm of Charleroi's Blue Power Plant before demolition. Discover the remnants of a steel era in this captivating urban exploration journey.

October 5, 2023

De Glasfabriek Schiedam

Uncover the forgotten legacy of O-I Manufacturing Netherlands BV, also known as De Glasfabriek, Schiedam's glass giant,

a photograph of a green turbine in an abandoned power plant. the photograph shows the turbine hall, machinery and a crane.

September 26, 2023

Kermit Frog Power Plant – La Maxe Power Station

Named after its green turbine, the Kermit Frog power plant was a coal-fired power plant. It housed two turbines, today the power plant is demolished.

a photograph of the control room at a former power plant called "Kraftwerk V"

September 11, 2023

Unveiling the Hidden World: A Guide to Urban Exploring

Discover the world of urban exploring, from abandoned gems to safety tips. Uncover the secrets of urbex today!

September 7, 2023

Auguste Victoria Schacht 1 & 2

These two former collieries are a small representation of the age of hard coal in the German history

August 24, 2023

Bagger 1473

Bagger 1473 is a decommissioned bucket wheel excavator. After 37 years of lignite mining, the excavator now resembles the German mining history.

Author: Michel