Podcast Tour: The Krupp Empire and the Soul of Essen

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration3h 5m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Steps into the shadow of industrial titans. For over a century, the Krupp family shaped Essen and built a "forbidden city" of steel that influenced warfare and modern capitalism. On this tour, you will discover the Krupp heritage – from the modest family home to the modern headquarters on renovated industrial ground. We explore the paradox of its paternalistic empire, which offered workers security at the cost of absolute loyalty, and trace Essens' transformation from the polluted forge to the green metropolis.

- 7.5 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 185 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The modern headquarters of ThyssenKrupp, which was built directly on the historic site of the original cast steel factory.
  2. 10m
    The reconstructed family seat of the Krupp family, which forms a strong contrast to the massive modern headquarters.
  3. 10m
    A monument in memory of the invention of crucible steel, the technological breakthrough that founded the Krupp empire.
  4. 10m
    A sprawling modern park built on a former industrial wasteland, showing the ecological change of food.
  5. 10m
    The former site of a huge Krupp workers' settlement, which illustrates the complex system of paternalism and corporate control.
  6. Colosseum theater
    10m
    A beautifully preserved former mechanical workshop of Krupp, which has now been transformed into a magnificent theater.
  7. 10m
    The historic trade union building, which represents the struggle of the labor movement against the entrepreneurial dominance of Krupp.
  8. Kreuzeskirche
    10m
    A historic evangelical church that served the Krupp workers and illuminates the overlap of faith and industrial power.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the food at the main station, take local public transport towards the ThyssenKrupp headquarters. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to Q1. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.

End point

Walk from the Cross Church to the next stop and take local public transport to Essen Hauptbahnhof. The starting point is the Crucifix Church. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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