The park's design is inspired by the Zeche Oberhausen coal mine, featuring industrial architecture motifs throughout the pool area.
The central dome is fully retractable, allowing the indoor section to transition into an open-air environment within minutes.
The facility is home to the first water slide in Germany that incorporates light and sound effects, commonly referred to as the Black-Hole slide.
The 'Ruhrpott' tower provides a bird's-eye view of the surrounding industrial landscape before guests descend the slides.
The park utilizes a geothermal heat exchange system to maintain stable water temperatures throughout the year.
AQUApark Oberhausen is a mining-themed indoor and outdoor water park that utilizes industrial aesthetics to reflect the region's coal mining history. The facility features a 18-meter-high Ruhrpott tower that serves as the starting point for multiple high-speed water slides. It includes a retractable glass dome, allowing the facility to operate year-round while providing outdoor access during warm weather. Visitors have access to a large wave pool, a whitewater river, and a dedicated outdoor lawn area during summer months. The park uses 2,500 square meters of water surface area to cater to both adventure seekers and leisure swimmers. It is located directly adjacent to the Centro shopping complex, making it a primary recreational anchor in the Neue Mitte district of Oberhausen.
The viewing platform at the top of the Ruhrpott tower offers the best vantage point for photos of the pool landscape.
Bring your own padlock for the lockers, as some facilities require you to provide your own to secure belongings.
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the high volume of families and school groups that frequent the park during weekends.
Utilize the outdoor lawn area early in the day during summer months to secure a prime spot before the peak crowds arrive.
Visiting on public holidays or school vacation periods when the facility reaches maximum capacity quickly.
The outdoor area is subject to seasonal closure during winter months; specific pools may close for periodic maintenance throughout the year.
Standard swimwear is mandatory; street clothes are not permitted in the water. Showering before entering the pool area is strictly required.
