The gasometer served as a storage facility for town gas in Pforzheim for several decades before its decommissioning.
The visitor viewing platform allows guests to see the panorama from both low-angle perspectives and an elevated vantage point.
The panorama images are digitally printed on individual textile strips and sewn together to form the seamless 360-degree canvas.
The facility was repurposed to showcase the specific dimensions of Asisi's large-scale panoramic works, which require a circular interior.
The interior temperature of the gasometer remains relatively consistent throughout the year due to the thick industrial brick walls.
The Gasometer Pforzheim houses one of the world's largest 360-degree panoramas created by artist Yadegar Asisi. The venue occupies a decommissioned industrial gas storage tank built in 1912, which was converted into a dedicated exhibition space. The centerpiece is a panoramic image measuring 40 meters in height and 110 meters in circumference, displayed on a cylindrical canvas. The exhibition rotates periodically, featuring immersive historical or environmental themes, such as the ancient city of Pergamon, the Great Barrier Reef, or tropical rainforests. Visitors view the panorama from a central 15-meter-high visitor tower that offers multiple observation levels. Soundscapes and lighting changes simulate a full day-night cycle within the exhibition space. The structure is part of the industrial heritage of Pforzheim, emphasizing the repurposing of heavy industrial infrastructure for cultural use.
The highest level of the central viewing platform provides the most comprehensive angle for capturing the scale of the panoramic canvas.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes as you will be standing or walking on the viewing tower for extended periods.
Check the official website in advance to confirm which panoramic theme is currently on display, as the exhibit changes periodically.
Bring a light jacket, as the interior of the former industrial tank can feel cooler than the external ambient temperature.
Do not rush through the exhibit; the full day-to-night lighting and sound cycle lasts approximately 20 minutes, so stay through one full rotation to appreciate the shifting atmosphere.
Closed on Mondays except for public holidays.
