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A smartphone displaying a map with a location marked 'In der Freiheit' and a view of a town with traditional architecture. 1
A stone building with a large arched entrance, a clock, and steps leading up to the door. 2
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a bench, and a tree. 3
A dark stone building with multiple windows, some with flower boxes, and a white picket fence in the background. 4
A courtyard with traditional European buildings, a central fountain, and cobblestone pavement. 5
By Red Thread
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 436 and current price is P 349 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 1m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Leave the industrial hum of Solingen behind and immerse yourself in a village that seems to have forgotten time. But don't be fooled by the picturesque slate facades and green window shutters. On this Red Thread Tour, we uncover the paradox of Gräfrath: a meticulously preserved medieval settlement that survived catastrophic fires, wondrous legends, and the unstoppable advance of the 'Blade City'. Discover how a quiet monastic refuge became entangled in global industrial dominance and why the most peaceful streets hide a loud, dirty, and fascinating past.

    • 0.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 61 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • In der Freiheit
    • In der Freiheit
    • 42653, Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • In der Freiheit
    • In der Freiheit
    • 42653, Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Solingen The Timeless Illusion in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 1 minute1h 1m
    1h 1m
  • Opening hours: Sun 0:00-11:59
  • English
Price details
P 435.89
P 348.71 x 1 AdultP 348.71
Total
The previous price was P 435.89 and current price is P 348.71
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

In der Freiheit

  • 10m
The historical main artery that represents the classic Bergische architecture and the strong visual contrast to Solingen's industrial identity.

Gräfrath

  • 10m
The circular marketplace, surrounded by carefully preserved half-timbered houses, which serves as the historical and social center of the village.

Herz-Jesu-Kloster

  • 10m
The iconic, steep staircase that connects the secular marketplace with the spiritual abbey and offers a wide view over the village.

St. Mariä Himmelfahrt

  • 10m
The former monastery church from the 12th century, which marks the origin of the village and holds a rich, wondrous history.

German Blade Museum

  • 10m
Housed in the former monastery, this museum bridges the peaceful atmosphere of Gräfrath and Solingen's worldwide reputation as the 'City of Blades'.

Gerberstraße & Brandteich

  • 10m
The historic artisan quarter that reveals the hidden, labor-intensive, and toxic industrial roots beneath the picturesque surface of the village.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    In der Freiheit
    • In der Freiheit
    • 42653, Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    In der Freiheit
    • In der Freiheit
    • 42653, Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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