Arbeitersiedlung Walddorfstraße

Imagine standing in a place where innovation and community come together in perfect harmony. Look around you at the charming houses that seem almost storybook-like. This settlement was originally built for the workers of Gebr. Elbers AG, a thriving textile industry that once called the Waterless Valley home. Notice the playful facades to your left. Each detail speaks of Richard Riemerschmid's vision, blending functionality with aesthetics in a fascinating way. Here, art and daily life merge – a testament to the Hagen Impulse that made the city a hub for arts and culture. And if you listen closely, you might just hear echoes of the past: the hum of looms and the laughter of children playing in the streets.