Things to Do in Marl

The old town hall building from 1912 on the central market square. Its clock tower and facade are notable examples of local historicist architecture. The ground floor lobby is open to visitors.

🕐 Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00, Fri 08:00–12:00

💡 Pop inside briefly to see the original staircase and stained-glass windows—just be quiet as it's still used for civic events.

A compact but well-maintained city park with flowerbeds, a small pond, benches, and a playground. Connects directly to the sculpture museum loop.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go in late spring when the rhododendrons are in full bloom—it's the best splash of colour in town.

An open-air sculpture museum in the city centre with over 150 modern sculptures installed in and around the pedestrian zone and city park. Works include pieces by Rodin and Henry Moore.

🕐 Always open; indoor exhibition rooms open Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00

💡 Pick up a free walking guide map from the tourist office at the town hall to locate the sculptures spread across the streets.

A early 20th century housing estate in the style of a garden city, with red-brick houses, green courtyards, and quiet lanes. A good example of reformist town planning from the 1910s.

🕐 Always open (exterior only)

💡 Walk through at a slow pace—the architectural details like decorative gables and front gardens are easy to miss if you just drive by.

A self-guided walk along the perimeter of the large chemical park, with information boards explaining the history of industrial development in the region. The industrial landscape is striking at sunset.

🕐 Always open

💡 Start at the 'Tor 1' entrance on der Paul-Baumann-Straße—the first board gives the best overview of the site's scale. No need to enter the secured area.