This small village was founded in 1773. 17 years later, everything changed when a charcoal burner discovered hard coal. Mining began just two years later, and 66 years later, the first ironworks was built. Since oil shale was also present in addition to hard coal, the village quickly became an important mining center and continued to grow. Since then, the coal deposits have been largely exhausted, and the mine has closed. A large screw factory was also located in the village. Apart from two buildings, nothing remains here, and the area is now derelict.
At the very beginning of the site is the highlight:
The listed power plant. It was built towards the end of the 19th century (unfortunately, exact dates are not available) and was one of the most modern of its time. But even the most modern technology eventually becomes obsolete, and so it was shut down in the mid-1960s. It has lain dormant for over 60 years and, in some parts, looks as if it had been abandoned only yesterday. In addition to the impressive turbine hall (partly featuring technology from Germany) and a fantastic workshop, there is, of course, another highlight of this location.
The Nautilus Control Room. Simply breathtaking.
The control room was built in the Art Deco style and is a feast for the eyes.
The lighting conditions are simply stunning and cannot be fully captured in the pictures.
At the very beginning of the site is the highlight:
The listed power plant. It was built towards the end of the 19th century (unfortunately, exact dates are not available) and was one of the most modern of its time. But even the most modern technology eventually becomes obsolete, and so it was shut down in the mid-1960s. It has lain dormant for over 60 years and, in some parts, looks as if it had been abandoned only yesterday. In addition to the impressive turbine hall (partly featuring technology from Germany) and a fantastic workshop, there is, of course, another highlight of this location.
The Nautilus Control Room. Simply breathtaking.
The control room was built in the Art Deco style and is a feast for the eyes.
The lighting conditions are simply stunning and cannot be fully captured in the pictures.
