
Name
Otzenrath (Village)

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Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.

Overview


Description
About 200 houses, 95% of which abandoned. Partially destroyed.

Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip

Hazards
- asbestos
- unsafe flooring

Security Measures
- locked gates
- Neighbours

Required Equipment
- flashlight
- Photocamera or other "I'm not a scavenger" props

Physical Information
Address
Otzenrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Owner: owned by German federal government
Otzenrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Owner: owned by German federal government

Interesting Features
> 95% of the houses are abandoned, a big part of that (easily) accessible. The few people still living make it the more creepier.
The protestant church and 2 large ancient farms are worth a visit.
The protestant church and 2 large ancient farms are worth a visit.

Historical Dates
Built: 0
Closed: 2005
Closed: 2005

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History
The Almost abandoned village of Otzenrath, being demolished to make way for day browncoal mining. UPDATE it's gone.

Media Coverage

Future Plans
See Otzenrath (Mine). That is, One big hole.

Stories
Sat, May 21st, 2005

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Validation

This location's validation is current.
It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 7/19/2009 5:33 AM.

Latest Changes
- on Jul 19 09 at 5:33, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Jul 18 09 at 20:11, IIVQ changed the following: History, Status
- on Oct 21 06 at 3:53, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Nov 7 05 at 11:05, On_Parole updated gallery On Parole's pictures 2005-11-05
- on Nov 7 05 at 11:05, On_Parole updated gallery On Parole's pictures 2005-11-05
- on Nov 7 05 at 10:03, On_Parole updated gallery picture IMG_0712.JPG
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- on Nov 7 05 at 10:02, On_Parole updated gallery picture IMG_0714.JPG
- on Nov 7 05 at 10:00, On_Parole updated gallery picture IMG_0712.JPG

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