Touring 2013

changing lighting at night

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

 Located on top of Halde Hoheward, this is the horizont observatory, one of the distinctive landmarks in the Ruhr Metropolis. The area can be entered from the east, by crossing the Dragon-bridge. The obelisk is an ancient sundial and with assistance of the two arches planetary positions can be determined. Besides these two astronomic objects, the spot provides a wide view on the Metropolis area.

Geismühle in Krefeld is build on an sandy ridge.

Reached by the stairway to heaven, the landmark on top of Halde Norddeutschland consists of the metal frame of two houses. Besides being popular for kite sports, it is a scenic outpost for looking at the surrounding area.

A beatiful historic town center with a city wall all around it is Zollfeste Zons. Located at the north-eastern corner of Zons is the town gate with the sculpture, whereas the characteristic towers are located in the west and south. At the west end of Zons, situated in the middle of the ecclesial square is the cities church.

One of the many beautiful Zoos in NRW, being living environment for species from around the world, is Zoom Gelsenkirchen. It's possible to see lions, apes and bears among many others separated in departments of Asia, Afrika and Alaska.

Delivering a beautiful setup for taking pictures of modern architecture blended with industrial culture is Duisburg docklands. Cafes' terasses, former tools rediscovered as industrial art, gardens and historic objects - amongst others - located around the harbor basin, provide a versatile walk.

The installation on top of Rungenberghalde enlightens the area at night. The place of the spotlights is an elevated position, presenting panoramic views to the surrounding area like Veltins Arena.

This is Schloss Borbeck in Essen. The first pictures show the chateaus front side and the entrance. Entering the parkland through the metal gate, a little lake - the black swans' territory - becomes visible as well as the chateaus side view.

Starting at the Cologne skyline as seen from Zoobridge, walking down Rheinpark to Tanzbrunnen and passing Hohenzollernbridge to Cologne Cathedral, after a short tram ride ending at Aachener Weiher/Pond situated about 2 kilometers west of Cologne Cathedral.

Starting from the bridge, there are numerous opportunities for walking, seeing trees, houses and a small pavillon on the way. Standing at the little pavillon in the hill, the yellow house becomes visible from an elevated perspective.

Standing on the Rheinknie-bridge the first pictures show the skyline of Dusseldorf Altstadt and Harbor. Passing the rivers westbank to Oberkasseler bridge, the two skylines can be seen together. Walking the cities eastbank to Apollo theater, the last pictures show the eastbank and Rheinturm in twilight.