Urban Exploring Europe

Locations

Unveil the hidden allure of cities by joining me on thrilling adventures to uncover remarkable locations. Whether you’re an enthusiastic adventurer or a curious wanderer, this site serves as your ultimate companion to unlock the enigmatic world of urban exploration. Immerse yourself in the exploration of abandoned structures, traverse subterranean passages, and unravel the mysteries surrounding forgotten landmarks. Prepare to be mesmerized by breathtaking imagery, compelling narratives, and invaluable insider insights that will ignite your own urban explorations.

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.

EMGO – Water Treatment

July 24, 2024 by Michel

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

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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.

Rediscovering Lost Frequencies: The Power of Unlimited Energy

June 27, 2024 by Michel

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

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a photograph of the abandoned fluorite mine in italy called Miniera Torgola. The mine is red and has multiple buildings.

Miniera Torgola

March 1, 2024 by Michel

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.

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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.

Blue Power Plant (Cockerill-Sambre Power Plant)

October 12, 2023 by Michel

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.

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a photograph taken inside an abandoned glass factory called "de glasfabriek schiedam". The photograph shows ovens or furnaces, stairs an rails all colored in red and blue

De Glasfabriek Schiedam

October 5, 2023 by Michel

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

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

Kermit Frog Power Plant – La Maxe Power Station

September 26, 2023 by Michel

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.

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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

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a photograph of the bagger 1473 bucket wheel excavator in germany

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.

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

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.

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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.

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