Name
Otzenrath (Village)
 
Database Info
created by IIVQ on 5/21/2005 8:35 PM
last modified by IIVQ on 7/18/2009 8:11 PM
 
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Viewability
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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
 
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
 
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.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 0
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.
 
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Future Plans
See Otzenrath (Mine). That is, One big hole.
 
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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
  • on Nov 7 05 at 10:02, On_Parole updated gallery picture IMG_0713.JPG
  • on Nov 7 05 at 10:02, On_Parole updated gallery picture IMG_0717.JPG
  • 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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