Join us on a journey of discovery through the eventful history of water supply in Hamburg from the Middle Ages to the present. You will learn about the history of the Kaltehofe waterworks and the function of the filter basins. The unique architecture and the remarkable natural environment will also be subject of this tour. The tour ends with a visit of the exhibition showcasing artefacts surrounding the history of water supply, fountain models as well as moving images from Kaltehofe.
Kaltehofe is one of the few remaining slow sand filtration plants that can be visited.
No prior registration needed. Please come to our info desk at „Altes Labor“ (the old villa) 15 minutes before the tour starts.
