A lively architectural history Visit at Eisenhüttenstadt - Discovery Tour

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When you visit Eisenhüttenstadt, you are entering historically the “first socialist town on German soil” if you think of the origins of the town that was called Stalinstadt when it was founded. In 1950, homes for the workers were need following the development of the steel industry along the River Oder. And so today’s Eisenhüttenstadt was created, which was continually expanded over the following decades. The individual stages in the architecture of the former GDR can be seen more vividly and clearly here than anywhere else. After German Reunification, the “Everyday Culture in the GDR” documentation centre was set up, which now displays over 90,000 objects from everyday life in the east of Germany.
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  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Eisenhüttenstadt am Oder-Spree-Kanal, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Sandra Ziesig
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Dokumentationszentrum Alltagskultur der DDR, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Im Dokumentationszentrum Alltagskultur der DDR, Foto: Bernd Geller
  • Eisenhüttenstadt am Oder-Spree-Kanal, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Stahlwerk Arcelor Mittal in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Sandra Ziesig
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Planstadt Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
The suburb of Fürstenberg, on the other hand, has reached a fine old age, having been founded in 1255. In contrast with the “model socialist town”, it radiates a particular charm, with its narrow streets, the old “Fischerkiez” (fishermen’s neighbourhood) and 14th century parish church.

Relaxing in the various water attractions in the Inselbad Eisenhüttenstadt pool complex or enjoying a variety of culture in the town’s four museums make a visit here a great all-round experience.

Tom Hanks was the most famous tourist here, in December 2011 and May 2014. Afterwards, he raved about “Iron Hut City” on US television (Eisenhüttenstadt translates as ‘iron works city’).

Length: 8 kilometres, around 1 hour hiking time, excluding travel time to Fürstenberg

Start: Eisenhüttenstadt tourist information centre
Finish: Eisenhüttenstadt station

How to get there: RE1 to Eisenhüttenstadt

Sights:
  • “Everyday Culture in the GDR” documentation centre
  • Eisenhüttenstadt tourist information centre
  • Town Museum Eisenhüttenstadt - Town History
  • Fire fighting and technology museum
  • Industrial Culture: Zwillingsschachtschleuse (twin lock)

Food and drink:

  • Restaurant “Aktivist”
  • Restaurant "Zur Sonne" 
  • Hotel und Restaurant "Fürstenberg"

Maps/Literature:

  • Brochure "Entdeckertouren"

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When you visit Eisenhüttenstadt, you are entering historically the “first socialist town on German soil” if you think of the origins of the town that was called Stalinstadt when it was founded. In 1950, homes for the workers were need following the development of the steel industry along the River Oder. And so today’s Eisenhüttenstadt was created, which was continually expanded over the following decades. The individual stages in the architecture of the former GDR can be seen more vividly and clearly here than anywhere else. After German Reunification, the “Everyday Culture in the GDR” documentation centre was set up, which now displays over 90,000 objects from everyday life in the east of Germany.
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  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Eisenhüttenstadt am Oder-Spree-Kanal, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Sandra Ziesig
  • Architektur in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Dokumentationszentrum Alltagskultur der DDR, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Im Dokumentationszentrum Alltagskultur der DDR, Foto: Bernd Geller
  • Eisenhüttenstadt am Oder-Spree-Kanal, Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Altstadt Fürstenberg (Oder), Foto: Tibor Rostek
  • Stahlwerk Arcelor Mittal in Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Sandra Ziesig
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • In Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Florian Läufer
  • Planstadt Eisenhüttenstadt, Foto: Tibor Rostek
The suburb of Fürstenberg, on the other hand, has reached a fine old age, having been founded in 1255. In contrast with the “model socialist town”, it radiates a particular charm, with its narrow streets, the old “Fischerkiez” (fishermen’s neighbourhood) and 14th century parish church.

Relaxing in the various water attractions in the Inselbad Eisenhüttenstadt pool complex or enjoying a variety of culture in the town’s four museums make a visit here a great all-round experience.

Tom Hanks was the most famous tourist here, in December 2011 and May 2014. Afterwards, he raved about “Iron Hut City” on US television (Eisenhüttenstadt translates as ‘iron works city’).

Length: 8 kilometres, around 1 hour hiking time, excluding travel time to Fürstenberg

Start: Eisenhüttenstadt tourist information centre
Finish: Eisenhüttenstadt station

How to get there: RE1 to Eisenhüttenstadt

Sights:
  • “Everyday Culture in the GDR” documentation centre
  • Eisenhüttenstadt tourist information centre
  • Town Museum Eisenhüttenstadt - Town History
  • Fire fighting and technology museum
  • Industrial Culture: Zwillingsschachtschleuse (twin lock)

Food and drink:

  • Restaurant “Aktivist”
  • Restaurant "Zur Sonne" 
  • Hotel und Restaurant "Fürstenberg"

Maps/Literature:

  • Brochure "Entdeckertouren"

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Lindenallee 25

15890 Eisenhüttenstadt

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