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Industrie Museum

Discover the heart of industrial heritage

Counts toward these achievements:

Solingen: First Steps10 pts

Solingen: Explorer25 pts

Solingen: Insider50 pts

At the historic Hendrichs Drop Forge, delve into the captivating world of scissor manufacturing. Since 1886, the rhythmic clatter of machines shaped daily life and now brings the history of metalworking to life. As a key site on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, the museum offers fascinating insights into the region's craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in an era where craftsmanship and technology were seamlessly intertwined.

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The Hendrichs Drop Forge in Solingen was a production site for scissor blanks until 1986 and is now a significant anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1886

Guided Story

Can you hear the faint echoes of clanging metal? That was the heartbeat of this place for over a century. Behind you stands the historic Hendrichs Drop Forge, a living testament to the industrial age. Did you know it wasn't just scissor blanks forged here, but the very sounds of industry that filled the air? Look up at the old cranes, a reminder of when human strength and technology worked side by side. If you look closely, you might still see traces of the workers who passed down their craft through generations. One standout feature is the massive hammer, swinging to the rhythm of history, giving you a sense of the immense energy that once filled this space.