The Science Park Gelsenkirchen is a symbol of, and a catalyst for the structural change of The Ruhr, Europe´s largest industrial agglomeration. The conceptual and physical architecture of the park represents a change of direction and the ushering in of a new era. There is great potential here for young and innovative industries.
The steelworks in 1929 including railway infrastructure and worker´s appartements
Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf’s industrial history: Circa 1850 Ückendorf still has a rural character. 1861 Construction of the "Rheinelbe" mine begins. 1889 Gelsenkirchener Gußstahl- und Eisenwerke AG (Cast Steel and Iron Works AG) begins operations. 1900 "Rheinelbe" is one of the largest mines in the district. 1930 "Rheinelbe" closes for technical reasons. 1973/74 Thyssen takes over the steelworks. 1984 Thyssen-Guß (Thyssen foundry) is closed. 1989 Plans for a Science and Technology Park begin. 1995 The Science Park Gelsenkirchen is opened. 1996 The world’s largest rooftop solar power plant is put into operation. 2000 The Science Park Gelsenkirchen is a registered project of the World Exposition EXPO 2000. 2004 Opening of the international exhibitions RuhrEnergy and SolarExpo.
