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- German
- English
Travel back to the 19th century, when Wuppertal suffocated in the exhaust fumes of its booming textile industry and the city's elite fled to the heights. On this tour, you follow the stark, physical divide between the working class and the super-rich. From the murderous public stairs that were climbed daily by exhausted servants to the opulent Neo-Renaissance villas of the Briller district, you discover a world full of architectural competition, strategic marriages, and the massive industrial machinery that eventually swallowed everything.
- 8.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over about 196 minutes
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, art, design, and aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the Deweerth's Garden on Luisenstraße. Open the app there and start the tour. From Wuppertal main station with local public transport towards Deweerth'scher Garten; the last few minutes on foot.
The tour ends at the Platz der Republik. Walk from there to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Wuppertaler Hauptbahnhof. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A park in transition, which was originally a private estate garden and represents the first step of the wealthy away from the industrial smog of the valley.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The gate to the Briller Quarter, which shows the early wealth of the Neo-Renaissance and the architectural arms race of the textile barons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A monumental public staircase representing the murderous physical and social ascent that servants and workers had to manage daily.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
One of the most magnificent properties in the neighborhood, which illustrates the strict architectural separation of master and servant areas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A massive estate that reflects the diversification of wealth into heavy industry and the dark political influence of the elite in the 1920s and 30s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A villa in the English country style that illuminates the social structure, the grand balls, and the strategic marriages of the textile elite.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A diverse public square that serves as a final reflection on the decline of the textile industry and the modern development of the neighborhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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