The best waterfall hikes and walks around Duisburger Stadtwald

The site strikes the right note: grief, not hero worship.

..... Haus Hartenfels is considered a typical building of late historicism. It was extended again after 1923 (until 1926) according to plans by the Swiss architect William Dunkel with a north wing with utility and guest rooms and a terrace. It has also gained outstanding importance due to its considerable size, its good state of preservation and its typical, so-called "English floor plan". Another special feature is the tower of the building, which can be seen from afar. The family of the industrialist Klöckner lived in Haus Hartenfels until 1942; after the Second World War, bombed-out people and refugees were housed here. After being vacant for a long time, the outer parts of the building were repaired in 1986. Condominiums are currently being built in the building, which has been a listed building since 1995. (Bernward Selter, Münster, 2014)

"The house, completed in 1911 according to plans by architect (Hermann) Wolters, is in line with the castle-like country estates of historicism. The building is also characterized as a work of waning historicism by adopting numerous Gothic (exterior) and Renaissance (interior) styles" (City of Duisburg, Lower Monument Authority, Monument List No. 350). The monumentality of the building is combined with picturesque elements. "In addition to an asymmetrical and lively grouped structure, the abundant use of high roofs, gables and bay windows or balconies as well as the tower motif were attributes of old German, local architecture. In addition, efforts were made to reduce the ornamentation as much as possible" (City of Duisburg, Lower Monument Authority, Monument List No. 350). .....

From the Kaiserberg Park you can catch a glimpse of the Cameroon sheep enclosure.

Admission prices: Adults 19.50 Children up to 3 years free Children from 3 to 17 years: 11 euros Reduced adults: 17.50 euros Free admission once with the Ruhr Top Card. The zoo is also good to visit in warm weather as there are plenty of shady spots. The zoo also has great children's playgrounds... It's worth a visit! ☺️

For many animals, keeping them in a zoo represents a very severe restriction compared to their natural habitats. However, many animal species are unfortunately severely restricted by humans, endangered or threatened with extinction, even in their natural habitats. Both need to improve, and zoos can raise awareness about this. Many children and adults get to know and appreciate wild animals from the region and far away for the first time at the zoo. The Duisburg Zoo takes part in breeding programs for several animal species and thus contributes to the preservation of, for example, koalas, fossas, wombats and colobus monkeys. You can find more information about the Duisburg Zoo's self-image here: https://zoo-duisburg.de/unser-zoo/ Tasks-des-zoos You can find information about opening times and prices here: https://zoo-duisburg.de/preise-oeffnungszeiten

Immediately in the entrance area of the war cemetery is a sculpture by the expressionist sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck.

A trip to the wild boar enclosure is always worthwhile. It's in the middle of the forest. They Love Peanuts (With Shell) ⚠️ Do not feed any seasoned or salted ones ⚠️ ----- Excerpt from an article in the Rheinische Post: "In general, you shouldn't give the animals any leftovers that you wouldn't eat yourself. Potato peelings, moldy fruit and stale bread are taboo. Popcorn or spicy foods are also harmful because they cause thirst or tooth decay, says Porsche." https://rp-online.de/nrw/wildparks-viele-besucher-fuettern-hirsche-wildschweine-und-ponys-zu-tode_aid-17594385