Bus tour to Bergisch Gladbach for Heritage Day
On September 13, 2026, the Open Monument Day, the Industrial Heritage Route invites you to a special discovery tour. This year, the focus shifts once again beyond the borders of the Ruhr region: The journey continues by coach from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach, where impressive industrial heritage sites and exciting stories of transformation await you.
The event begins with a guided tour of the LVR Industrial Museum Paper Mill Alte DombachHere, the history of papermaking is brought to life in a vivid and engaging way. After an individual lunch break in Bergisch Gladbach, the tour continues to the Zanders siteThe former world-renowned paper company is now an urban area in transition, characterized by listed buildings and new future prospects.
A particular highlight on Open Monument Day is the visit to the Power plant on the Zanders siteIt was built by Dominikus Böhm, one of the most important architects of the 20th century in the Rhineland.
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