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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Discover Krefeld's fascinating heritage as the city of velvet and silk barons on a self-guided podcast tour. Among historical weaving mills, magnificent city palaces, and modern architecture, you will learn how the "black gold" of the textile industry shaped an entire city.
- Exciting stories about weavers, entrepreneurs, and design pioneers
- Seven carefully selected stations from the Ponzelar Monument to Haus Lange and Haus Ester
- Flexible start without fixed group or time pressure
Audio guide in German and English
What's included
Precise navigation between stations
Verified facts in a captivating story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings
Immersive podcast audio with experts and locals
What to expect
10m
The bronze monument commemorates the Krefeld silk weavers and introduces the history of the city as a center of the velvet and silk industry.
10m
The former velvet weaving mill shows how a historical industrial site continues to live as a vibrant neighborhood with community and workspaces today.
Haus der Seidenkultur
10m
In the House of Silk Culture, you will discover a preserved Jacquard loom and learn how elaborate fabrics shaped the economic and social life of Krefeld.
10m
At the Krefeld West campus, you will get to know the Textile and Clothing Technology department, whose roots trace back to the weaving school founded in 1855.
Kaiser Wilhelm Museum
10m
The Kaiser Wilhelm Museum was made possible with the support of wealthy silk industrialists and connects Krefeld's economic history with significant art.
Stadtpalais Conrad Von Der Leyen (Heute Rathaus)
10m
Today's town hall is the former Von-der-Leyen City Palace and tells of the political and economic influence of the Krefeld silk barons.
Museum Haus Lange & Museum Haus Esters
10m
House Lange and House Ester are villas designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and combine the tradition of the silk industry with pioneering modern architecture.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point at the Ponzelar Monument. Start the tour here in the app and follow the route.
End point
The tour ends at Haus Lange and Haus Ester. Follow the route in the app up to this point.
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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