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Gartenstadt Crengeldanz

Step into history surrounded by gardens

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Visit the Gartenstadt Crengeldanz, where 38 picturesque timber-framed houses in the Bergisch style and expansive gardens create a village-like charm. This early 20th-century settlement of the Westphalian Tramway invites you to experience the ideals of the garden city movement firsthand. Let the architecture and tranquility of this heritage site captivate you.

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Originally designed as a company settlement for the workers of the Westphalian Tramway, the Garden City Crengeldanz embodies the ideals of the garden city movement.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1913
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Can you feel the tranquility surrounding you? It's a legacy of the garden city movement from the early 20th century, aiming to blend nature and living seamlessly. Take a look at the timber-framed houses. Their slate facades are not just eye-catching but a testament to architectural craftsmanship of the time. Did you know this settlement was originally built for the workers of the Westphalian Tramway? Imagine people living and working here over a century ago. To your right, you can see the expansive gardens, integral to life then and now. As you explore, you'll understand why this place is a heritage site.