Self-guided Podcast Tour Solingen: Steel, Stone, and Electricity

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 48m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden machinery behind the world-famous brand 'Made in Solingen'. This is not a factory, but a journey through a decentralized industrial landscape that turned an entire city into a workshop. From the slate-clad villas of the merchant elite to the damp, roaring river valleys where the dredgers ruined their lungs. You will walk in the footsteps of the 'Liewerfrauen' – those delivery women who carried the burden of industry on their heads. Come with us and we'll dissect the 'Solinger System': a story about craftsmanship, radical inequality, and the geological fate of the Wupper.

- 3.6 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 108 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory 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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Deutsches Klingenmuseum
    10m
    The starting point that establishes the worldwide prestige of the Solingen brand.
  2. 10m
    The historic square that represents the rule of merchants and guild masters.
  3. 10m
    A walk through the narrow alleys, revealing the workshops of the Reider (fitters).
  4. 10m
    The path that symbolizes the daily commute of the delivery women.
  5. 10m
    The riverbank, where the geological necessity of industry becomes clear.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Solingen main station with local public transport towards the Deutsches Klingenmuseum. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to the museum. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.

End point

Walk from Wupperufer (near Wipperkotten) to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Solingen main station. The starting point is Wupperufer (near Wipperkotten), Solingen, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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