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- German
- English
Dive into the rough, deafening, and proud world of the Remscheid toolmakers of the 19th century. This is not just a story about hammers and anvils, but about a language forged in fire and stone. Discover how the harsh reality of the grinding cottages gave rise to a unique, rough-but-heartfelt dialect, and follow the invisible stream of tools that made this mountain city a global economic power.
- 4.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 114 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life
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's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
The tour ends at the former Hasten station on the tool's route, in the area of Hastener Straße. Walk from there to the nearest stop and take local transport back to Remscheid main station. Check connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The starting point presents Remscheid as a tool city and lays the foundation for the vocabulary of the toolmakers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The historical patrician house of wealthy tool merchants forms a strong linguistic and social contrast to the workers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Around the Pauluskirche on Büchelstraße, historic Bergisches houses show the living conditions of the weavers and the roots of their direct dialect.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The square, named after a pioneer of electric steel production, shows the change from small-scale slang to modern jargon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The traditional place of local shooting festivals represents the unfiltered, rough leisure slang of the toolmakers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The former station Hasten on today's route of the tool reminds one how local tools began their global journey and how railway slang shaped the dialect.
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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