Searching for traces in the clothmaker’s town

Exciting journey back in time to the world of looms and setting machines

Winding alleyways between idyllic timber-framed buildings, Bergisch slate houses and romantic squares - you can enjoy a pleasant stroll in the old town of Remscheid-Lennep. But this pretty little town has even more to offer. 

Lennep Textile Museum: History comes to life here

The finest cloth was produced in Lennep in the Middle Ages. Delve into the world of looms and pulling and setting machines and discover the old production workshops of the traditional textile factories on a circular tour. Their weaving made Lennep world famous.

Gain a sense of this ancient trade among the historic factories and grand mansions. Even the former cloister church served as a weaving mill.

Along the way, the Textile Museum invites you to linger for a while. The history of cloth weaving is told vividly here.

Tip: 50 information boards at historical places and buildings make your search for clues child's play.