Work assignments in Ruhrgebiet
With more than five million inhabitants, the Ruhr region is Germany's largest conurbation — and one of the densest industrial and construction landscapes in Europe. In Duisburg, thyssenkrupp Steel is building one of the largest direct reduction plants for low-carbon steel: the main construction works have been running since the end of 2024, and assembly of the DR tower began in early 2026 — one of the country's largest industrial construction projects. In Bochum, the Mark 51°7 technology campus is growing on the former Opel site; in Dortmund, thyssenkrupp produces hot-dip galvanised steel at the Westfalenhütte, and logistics companies such as Amazon and DHL have settled on the former steelworks land. Added to this are the chemical parks in Marl and Gelsenkirchen, the ports along the Rhine and the canals — above all Duisburg, Europe's largest inland port — and a dense programme of motorway and bridge works, such as the six-lane widening of the A43.
How placement works in Ruhrgebiet
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Worker accommodation in Ruhrgebiet: typical work sites
Typical assignment locations are spread across the whole region: the steel and port sites in Duisburg, the chemical parks in Marl and Gelsenkirchen-Scholven, the technology and logistics sites in Bochum (Mark 51°7) and Dortmund (Westfalenhütte, port), plus power plant, rail and motorway construction sites between Wesel and Hamm.
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Location and transport links in Ruhrgebiet
The region is served by a uniquely dense motorway network: the A40 and A42 run as west–east axes right through the chain of cities, the A2 in the north and the A1 in the east frame the region, and the A43 and A45 connect northwards and into the Sauerland. The big advantage for crews: if you stay centrally — in Essen, Bochum or Gelsenkirchen, for example — you can reach almost any workplace in the region in under 45 minutes. If the construction site changes, the accommodation does not have to.
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Who we place in Ruhrgebiet
Construction and trade firms
Predictable accommodation for changing sites, without in-house searching.
Assembly and industrial teams
Housing whole crews together, close to the site.
Freelancers and subcontractors
Also for a single fitter when the assignment runs for several weeks.
Frequently asked questions — worker accommodation Ruhrgebiet
Why is central worker accommodation in the Ruhr region better than staying at the assignment location?
The cities in the Ruhr region lie so close together that from a central base — in Essen, Bochum or Gelsenkirchen, for example — you can reach almost any workplace via the A40, A42 or A2 in under 45 minutes. If your team switches construction sites within the region, the accommodation stays the same. That saves moves and rebookings.
Where can I find worker rooms for assignments at thyssenkrupp in Duisburg?
The thyssenkrupp site in Duisburg with the major construction project for the direct reduction plant lies in the north of Duisburg between Hamborn, Bruckhausen and Walsum. Accommodation in Hamborn, Marxloh, Dinslaken and Oberhausen is within easy reach — connected via the A42 and A59. For large projects we also arrange several apartments for complete crews.
Is there accommodation for large assembly teams of 10 or more people in the Ruhr region?
Yes — the Ruhr region in particular offers a large supply of entire worker apartments and multi-bed properties. We also arrange several apartments close to one another, for power plant overhauls, plant shutdowns or bridge construction projects, for example. Tell us the location, dates and team size — we will put together a suitable package.
Which cities in the Ruhr region are cheapest for workers?
The cheapest rooms are usually found in Gelsenkirchen, Herne, Duisburg and peripheral locations such as Castrop-Rauxel or Bottrop — with almost equal access to all workplaces via the motorway network. Essen, Bochum and Dortmund are somewhat more expensive but offer more choice. We compare location and price to match your assignment.
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