Phoenix-See

Formerly here was a huge industrial area, the steelworks Pheonix East. It was recultivated, a lake, a residential and a recreational area were created. Today you can relax here and by the way you will be reminded of the past of this place and the Ruhr area itself.

The Phoenix Lake is with the surrounding area a residential and recreational area with restaurants and commercial buildings. Responsible for planning and construction are the Phoenix-See-Entwicklungsgesellschaft, which is a subsidiary of Dortmunder Stadtwerke, the Emschergenossenschaft and the city of Dortmund. The location is the 96-hectare site of the former Hermannshütte in Dortmund-Hörde (Hörder Bergwerks- und Hütten-Verein).

The pond has a length of 1230 meters, a maximum width of 310 meters and a maximum depth of about 4.6 meters. The area is about 24 hectares and the capacity about 600,000 m³. The lake is also a building block in the renaturation of the Emscher. Its design as a rainwater retention basin protects the downstream residential and commercial buildings on the banks of the Emscher from flooding. At the monastic building in the harbor basin, it can be held back and controlled to be reintroduced into the Emscher. [3] If necessary, the lake can additionally absorb up to 360,000 m³ of rainwater. [4]. Together with the around two kilometers west and 110 hectares Phoenix-West Technology Park and the northern 60 hectares of fallow land (Phoenix Park), the lake changes Hördes' formerly heavy industry image.

On its banks, after a 150-year industrial use history [5] a predominantly home-based residential development with about 1200 units on approximately 26 hectares was realized. Gastronomy and leisure facilities are to create 5000 jobs on a 3.2 kilometer long waterfront.

Is worth seeing. I remember what it looked like earlier.

The lake offers even water sports enthusiasts many opportunities.
The range of usable watercraft ranges according to current maritime law of electric powered model boats or model sailboats to "real" sails, oars or paddle boats.

For pedestrians and cyclists beautiful recreational area

Here are some water birds settled 🐦.

Super landscaped lake, there is a lot to see

An area that has changed a lot and is now a preferred residential area.

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A recreational area with enough many places.

Phoenix lake beach promenade

Here you can enjoy the view and the gastronomy ...

beautiful bike path around the lake

Phönixsee is always worthwhile, has been there many times

The Phoenix Lake the good address in Dortmund. Where once steel was cooked in Hoesch's steel mill, whoever has money now lives. After the old plant was dismantled screw by screw and shipped to China, lay the city of Dortmund and the Emschergenossenschaft the sea. Swim no, sail yes, pedal boat yes. An artificial lake fed by the renamed Emscher. In flood situations, the lake also serves as a flood retention basin. It remains to be seen what happens after 2025 at the then clean Emscher. On 24.09.2018, part of the Emscher sewage canal goes into operation. Prerequisite for the wastewater freedom of the Emscher and the development back to the blue Emscher. The Emscher cooperative also builds wine on the lake. Not much, every year is auctioned for a good cause. Further information, eglv.de

A beautiful promenade in Dortmund!
Cultural Park Phoenix Lake
A beautiful view of the lake and surroundings, panoramic view and beautiful place to do sports but also easy to drive to lunch

If you are up there on the hill, you can see beautiful Panarama with Dortmundern landmark!

It is amazing to me how the area south of the Westfalenpark has changed in recent years.

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Beautifully landscaped lake with many refreshments and great surroundings, is always an experience 👍

great lake and nice bike path

A better day's destination for rest and relaxation

Delicious 🍷 from the Phoenix lake!
I'm expecting a big wine festival with tasting in autumn 😉

If you are in the vicinity, you should register for the Skywalk at the steelworks! Great tour with lots of historical information and great views! Then directly to the inn of the Bergmann brewery below the Skywalks!