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- German
- English
Journey through time and landscape in the Bergisches Land. This captivating tour takes you from the magnificent villas of the global tool dealers down to the steep, hidden valleys where soot-covered smithies used the power of the rushing streams. Discover how a rugged, landlocked region transformed into the 'sea city on the mountain' and forged a decentralized industrial empire long before the steam engine was invented.
- 5.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 138 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
Meeting and pickup
From Remscheid main station to the German Tool Museum using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the German Tool Museum. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from Steffenshammer to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Remscheid main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The perfect starting point to get a macro view of the industry. Here is an extensive collection of tools that explains Remscheid's global export dominance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A breathtaking patrician house that illustrates the immense wealth from global tool trade and the stark contrast between merchants and valley smiths.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The location of Europe's first electric arc furnace (1906), which represents the technological leap from water-powered smithing to high-tech steel production.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A former railway line that has been converted into a greenway. It illustrates the decisive logistical change that replaced horse-drawn carriages and connected the valleys with global markets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The tour leads down into the valley and follows a small stream, which is exemplary of the kinetic energy source of early decentralized manufacturing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The bottom of the valley where streams flow together. Once densely packed with 'slums' - this place illustrates the social dynamics of former industrial areas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A beautifully preserved, fully functional water-powered forge from 1746, which brings the sensual experience of historical toolmaking to life.
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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