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- German
- English
Leave the heavy industry of modern Remscheid behind and step into a preserved medieval world. On this tour, you will discover the hidden history of Lennep and the connection to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen's world-changing discovery.
- 1.2 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 71 min.
- Ideal for history, memory, art, and architecture
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 Röntgen Museum using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
From the Lennep Textile Museum, walk 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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1Deutsches Historisches Museum
The starting point of our journey presents Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and the deep connection between his world-changing discovery of X-rays and the methodical culture of Lennep.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Röntgen's birthplace, a masterpiece of the functional beauty of Bergisches Dreiklang architecture and a testament to everyday life in Lennep.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A walk along the spirit of the medieval fortifications of Lennep, showing how the circular layout of the city shaped its history and contrasts with modern industrial grids.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The visual centerpiece of Lennep, which presents the breathtaking merchant houses from the 18th century and their wondrous survival of the Second World War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
An intimate, sensual walk through a narrow medieval alley, illuminating the life of the working class and the melancholic reality of modern monument preservation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The conclusion of our tour, which reveals the booming textile industry that financed Lennep's beauty, and reflects on the ultimate price of preserving the past.
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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