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- German
- English
Steps into the shadow of industrial titans. For over a century, the Krupp family shaped Essen and built a "forbidden city" of steel that influenced warfare and modern capitalism. On this tour, you will discover the Krupp heritage – from the modest family home to the modern headquarters on renovated industrial ground. We explore the paradox of its paternalistic empire, which offered workers security at the cost of absolute loyalty, and trace Essens' transformation from the polluted forge to the green metropolis.
- 7.5 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 185 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation 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 the food at the main station, take local public transport towards the ThyssenKrupp headquarters. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to Q1. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.
Walk from the Cross Church to the next stop and take local public transport to Essen Hauptbahnhof. The starting point is the Crucifix Church. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.
Itinerary
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1
The modern headquarters of ThyssenKrupp, which was built directly on the historic site of the original cast steel factory.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The reconstructed family seat of the Krupp family, which forms a strong contrast to the massive modern headquarters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A monument in memory of the invention of crucible steel, the technological breakthrough that founded the Krupp empire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A sprawling modern park built on a former industrial wasteland, showing the ecological change of food.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The former site of a huge Krupp workers' settlement, which illustrates the complex system of paternalism and corporate control.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A beautifully preserved former mechanical workshop of Krupp, which has now been transformed into a magnificent theater.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The historic trade union building, which represents the struggle of the labor movement against the entrepreneurial dominance of Krupp.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A historic evangelical church that served the Krupp workers and illuminates the overlap of faith and industrial power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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