Skywalk on Phoenix West Dortmund: Tower opening after a long break!

Skywalk on Phoenix West Dortmund: Tower opening after a long break!

The popular attraction on Phoenix West in Dortmund has reopened after a long closure. The Skywalk offers visitors a panoramic jacket from 26 meters And at the same time gives deeper insights into the region's industrial history. The system has been closed since the beginning of 2024 due to extensive maintenance work.

The maintenance measures included the fixed of slipped clamping connections and work on the support construction. During this time, the Skywalk had to be wrapped in temporarily to secure loose parts. The search for a suitable steel construction company for the work turned out to be difficult. Despite these challenges, the city of Dortmund, which has been the owner of the system since February 2024, successfully implemented all the necessary measures.

important landmark for Dortmund

The Skywalk, which can be reached over 99 levels, embodies an important landmark for Dortmund. It is part of the PHOENIX west blast furnace plant, which consists of two blast furnaces, adjoining facilities, halls, a water tower and a gasometer. In the past, the facility was owned by Walas Europe B.V. before the city acquired it and carried out a thorough review and maintenance, such as dortmund.de reported.

After the maintenance work, a section of the Skywalk is now accessible again on the former Gicht gas pipe. In the future, the Skywalk will be open all year round, but only within the framework of guided tours. The tours can be booked online via the SkyWalk website. This offers interested parties the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating view and at the same time learn more about Dortmund's industrial past.

outlook on upcoming events

For the summer of 2025, the city of Dortmund has already planned an exciting five -day festival in Dortmund city center, which is aimed specifically at young people and is enriched by the opening of the Skywalk. The reopening is therefore not only celebrated as a separate event, but is also part of a series of initiative to promote the culture and history of Dortmund. The city has set itself the goal of making attractions in the region accessible to locals and tourists alike in order to preserve and present the legacy of industrial culture.

With the Skywalk, a new attraction for everyone interested is created who want to take a look at the impressive economic and cultural history of the city. Visitors can look forward to an exciting time in Dortmund, which offers both historical and cultural highlights.