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Offered languages
- German
- English
Discover Krefeld's fascinating heritage as the city of velvet and silk barons on a self-guided podcast tour. Among historical weaving mills, magnificent city palaces, and modern architecture, you will learn how the "black gold" of the textile industry shaped an entire city.
- Exciting stories about weavers, entrepreneurs, and design pioneers
- Seven carefully selected stations from the Ponzelar Monument to Haus Lange and Haus Ester
- Flexible start without fixed group or time pressure
Audio guide in German and English
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point at the Ponzelar Monument. Start the tour here in the app and follow the route.
The tour ends at Haus Lange and Haus Ester. Follow the route in the app up to this point.
Itinerary
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1
The bronze monument commemorates the Krefeld silk weavers and introduces the history of the city as a center of the velvet and silk industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The former velvet weaving mill shows how a historical industrial site continues to live as a vibrant neighborhood with community and workspaces today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
In the House of Silk Culture, you will discover a preserved Jacquard loom and learn how elaborate fabrics shaped the economic and social life of Krefeld.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
At the Krefeld West campus, you will get to know the Textile and Clothing Technology department, whose roots trace back to the weaving school founded in 1855.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Kaiser Wilhelm Museum was made possible with the support of wealthy silk industrialists and connects Krefeld's economic history with significant art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Today's town hall is the former Von-der-Leyen City Palace and tells of the political and economic influence of the Krefeld silk barons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
House Lange and House Ester are villas designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and combine the tradition of the silk industry with pioneering modern architecture.
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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