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Hildesheim
Alfeld (Leine)

Fagus Factory (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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Alfeld (Leine)

Fagus Factory (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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Fagus Factory (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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    Location: Alfeld (Leine), Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    May 11, 2017

    A grandiose construction. Over 100 years old. Gropius shone here for the first time

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      July 25, 2018

      The Fagus factory is a factory in the southern Lower Saxon town of Alfeld on the line and headquarters of the companies Fagus GreCon and Weinig Grecon. The work was designed in 1911 by the architect Walter Gropius and his colleague Adolf Meyer and is one of the first examples of architectural modernism since 1946 under monument protection. Since June 2011, the entire factory has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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        December 7, 2023

        We took part in a very informative guided tour of the architecture - highly recommended!!! Afterwards we looked at the interesting and entertaining exhibition and in the meantime we were able to fortify ourselves in the canteen 😊. A unique world heritage site as it still serves its purpose!!! Be sure to plan enough time...

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          July 25, 2018

          The Fagus factory is a factory in the southern Lower Saxon town of Alfeld on the line and headquarters of the companies Fagus GreCon and Weinig Grecon. The work was designed in 1911 by the architect Walter Gropius and his colleague Adolf Meyer and is one of the first examples of architectural modernism since 1946 under monument protection. Since June 2011, the entire factory has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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            November 7, 2018

            The Faguswerk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can watch a lot. There is also a great canteen on the premises. The operator Detlef Sperling can also order great catering for your own celebration. Very good food and humane prices.

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              June 7, 2017

              World Heritage Site - built over 100 years ago by Walter Gropius as one of his first works

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                May 31, 2024

                We used the audio guide and it took us an hour, but it was worth it, very informative! You should also plan another one or two hours for the exhibition plus the special exhibition.

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                  August 9, 2025

                  We really enjoyed the discovery tour. I learned a lot today!

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                    March 23, 2023

                    Very informative exhibition, also good to visit with children.

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                      May 31, 2024

                      We used the audio guide and it took us an hour, but it was worth it, very informative! You should also plan another one or two hours for the exhibition plus the special exhibition.

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                        November 3, 2024

                        There are always various events and guided tours through the historic buildings.

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                          April 18, 2025

                          An absolute must-see for anyone interested in industrial heritage. The building has been used as a workplace and for its original purpose since 1911. Even today, it still feels modern and out of date.

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                            April 18, 2025

                            An absolute must-see for anyone interested in industrial heritage. The building has been used as a workplace and for its original purpose since 1911. Even today, it still feels modern and out of date.

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