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Exterior view of the Kraftwerk Voerde power plant in Voerde, Germany, with towering chimneys and a cooling tower surrounded by greenery and houses.

Kraftwerk Voerde – Voerde Power Station

January 10, 2025 by Michel

Explore the history of Voerde Power Plant, its role in Germany’s energy landscape, and its transformation toward a sustainable future.

Close-up of the abandoned machinery and conveyor systems inside the Vallourec steel mill in Düsseldorf-Rath, with industrial decay and a weathered overhead crane under the vaulted roof.

Vallourec Düsseldorf-Rath

January 5, 2025 by Michel

Today, we venture inside the former Vallourec steel mill in Düsseldorf, uncovering its rich history and industrial legacy.

Auguste Victoria Schacht 1 & 2

September 7, 2023 by Michel

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

Bagger 1473

August 24, 2023 by Michel

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

Kraftwerk V

August 9, 2023 by Michel

Kraftwerk V was a large lignite-fired power plant in Germany. The plant used to house twelve turbines, but today it stands mostly empty.

Kraftwerk P

July 27, 2023 by Michel

Kraftwerk P was one of the most modern power plants for its time. Today the power plant stands tall with no future.

a photograph of the theater inside a former police school in germany

Located in Germany stands the building of a former police academy. The building is old, but very much still intact. The beautiful decay and colors give this place a good recollection of what once was.

Kraftwerk B

April 30, 2023 by Michel

Today, we venture inside what once was one of Germany's largest power plants. We must be careful as there is an active power plant next door. Explore the turbine hall, boiler house and the beautiful view with us.

a photograph of a turbine inside a former coal power plant

Power Plant Orange – Werdohl (Elverlingsen) Power Station

January 20, 2023 by Michel

Power Plant Orange is a partially decommissioned power plant. It houses a large orange turbine, and has a huge chimney. Join us on this adventure in which we explore the abandoned power station.