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Oberhausen
19Β°CNow (avg)
May-September for outdoor events at Schloss Oberhausen and the Gasometer's exhibitionsBest time
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Oberhausen is a Ruhr-area city in Germany built on former coal and steel industry, anchored by the Gasometer exhibition hall, the CentrO shopping and entertainment complex and Schloss Oberhausen. It works best as a short stop for industrial heritage or a shopping and entertainment day rather than a scenic old town.
About Oberhausen
Oberhausen is a Ruhr-area city in Germany built on former coal and steel industry, anchored by the Gasometer exhibition hall, the CentrO shopping and entertainment complex and Schloss Oberhausen. It works best as a short stop for industrial heritage or a shopping and entertainment day rather than a scenic old town.
Country: GermanyLanguage: GermanCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Oberhausen is a Ruhr-area city in Germany built on former coal and steel industry, anchored by the Gasometer exhibition hall, the CentrO shopping and entertainment complex and Schloss Oberhausen. It works best as a short stop for industrial heritage or a shopping and entertainment day rather than a scenic old town.
Best forIndustrial-heritage sights, large-scale shopping, family attractions
When to goMay-September for outdoor events at Schloss Oberhausen and the Gasometer's exhibitions
Getting aroundTrams and buses link the Hauptbahnhof, CentrO and Gasometer; Duesseldorf Airport 33km
Where to stayNear the Hauptbahnhof for train access; near CentrO for shopping and dining
Maybe skip ifYou want a historic old town, beaches or scenic countryside
Average weather Β· Oberhausen
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
ποΈ Best time to visit: Jun Β· Aug
Jan4Β°π§ 86%π§οΈ 99mm
Feb5Β°π§ 81%π§οΈ 73mm
Mar7Β°π§ 75%π§οΈ 55mm
Apr10Β°π§ 72%π§οΈ 81mm
May14Β°π§ 71%π§οΈ 89mm
Jun19Β°π§ 68%π§οΈ 84mm
Jul19Β°π§ 71%π§οΈ 89mm
Aug19Β°π§ 71%π§οΈ 68mm
Sep16Β°π§ 77%π§οΈ 90mm
Oct13Β°π§ 82%π§οΈ 95mm
Nov7Β°π§ 86%π§οΈ 77mm
Dec5Β°π§ 87%π§οΈ 81mm
Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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