Ruhrort, Duisburg

Name: Ruhrort
Address: Duisburg, Germany

#26 among attractions in Duisburg

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Ruhrort is a district in the borough of Homberg/Ruhrort/Baerl within the German city of Duisburg situated north of the confluence of the Ruhr and the Rhine, in the western part of the Ruhr area. Ruhrort has the largest river harbour in the World, with quays extending nearly 40 kilometres along the river, and it is the principal inland shipping port in Germany. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°27'14"N, 6°44'1"E

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Homberg-Ruhrort-Baerl (Ruhrort)Duisburg Germany

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Ruhrort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt, Rheinorange, Schwanentorbrücke, Salvatorkirche.

0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt, Duisburg
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Duisburg, Germany, the Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of inland waterway transportation. Housed in a beautifully restored Art Nouveau swimming pool, this museum provides an immersive...
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Rheinorange, Duisburg
15 min walk • Rheinorange is a sculpture erected in 1992 in Duisburg-Neuenkamp, Germany. It is located at the point where the Ruhr flows into the Rhine at 'Rheinkilometer 780', i.e. 780 km from the source of the Rhine. It was constructed from steel by the sculptor Lutz Fritsch from Köln.
1.6 miSE
Bridge
Schwanentorbrücke, Duisburg
41 min walk • The Schwanentorbrücke is a vertical-lift bridge in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that crosses the Duisburg Inner Harbour.
1.7 miSE
Church
Salvatorkirche, Duisburg
44 min walk • The Church of the Savior in Duisburg-an old Evangelical Church of Augsburg, located in the center of Duisburg at Alte Markt Square. It belongs to the Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Alt-Dyburg parish community. It was built in the fourteenth century on the site of an older royal church.
~1070 ftSW
51°27'6"N • 6°43'49"E
Museumsschiff "Oscar Huber", Duisburg
6 min walk • Museum
~910 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Haniel Museum, Duisburg
5 min walk • Haniel Museum - a private museum in the Ruhrart district, today Duisburg - in the possession of the family - Haniel.
1.7 miSE
Church
Karmelkirche, Duisburg
44 min walk • The Carmelite Church in Duisburg - the Roman Catholic Church of Carmelite, was established after World War II on the foundations of the former Minorite Church.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ruhrort?

Nearby attractions include Haniel Museum, Duisburg (5 min walk), Museumsschiff "Oscar Huber", Duisburg (6 min walk), Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt, Duisburg (11 min walk), Rheinorange, Duisburg (15 min walk).

How to get to Ruhrort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruhrort:

Tram

Ruhrort Friedrichsplatz • Lines: 901 (4 min walk)
Karlstraße • Lines: 901 (5 min walk)

Bus

Friedrichsplatz • Lines: 911, 916, 929, Ne1, Ne5 (4 min walk)
Verteilerkreis • Lines: 916 (8 min walk)

Train

Duisburg-Ruhrort (7 min walk)

Ruhrort, Duisburg

Facts and practical information

Duisburg plan & book

Ruhrort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt, Duisburg

Rheinorange, Duisburg

Schwanentorbrücke, Duisburg

Salvatorkirche, Duisburg

Museumsschiff "Oscar Huber", Duisburg

Haniel Museum, Duisburg

Karmelkirche, Duisburg

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ruhrort?

How to get to Ruhrort by public transport?