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Week of Industry
Introducing Stades' industrial companies
For the first time ever, Stade is hosting the Week of Industry. Companies from the Hanseatic city of Stade are opening their doors to visitors. Guests can enjoy exciting factory tours, product presentations and get to know the people behind the ideas and innovations of Stade’s industrial companies. Up close, participants can see how products are made, what technologies are used and how diverse and future-oriented industry is today.
The Week of Industry was initiated by the Economic Development Agency of the Hanseatic City of Stade.
Next date
Week of Industry
28 October to 2 November 2025
Orbitale: Farewell to the nuclear power plant
With the upcoming demolition of the last remaining power plant in Stade next year, the plant will bid farewell to the region at the end of October. To mark this special occasion, an extraordinary art project called ‘ORBITALE’ will accompany the first week of industry. Two renowned artists will transform the interior of the reactor building into the stage for an impressive audiovisual production. ‘ORBITALE’ combines art, technology and science in a multi-layered performance and invites the audience on an impressive, sensory journey.
Power plant operator PreussenElektra is thus bringing five years of construction, around 30 years of successful operation and 20 years of safe decommissioning to a fitting conclusion. The artistic farewell also creates space for something new, a turning point for this location, where new perspectives for Stade will emerge in the future.
Events during the Week of Industry
The following exclusive events between 28 October and 2 November can be booked free of charge as part of the Week of Industry – with the exception of the trip on the Tidenkieker. Due to the limited number of participants, advance booking is essential.
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A few remaining tickets for the Orbitale exhibition on 28 October are still available. All other Industry Week events are already fully booked.