11 must-see places in Mönchengladbach

This tour through Mönchengladbach takes you to places steeped in history and unique sights. Start your tour at the idyllic Brunnenhof, a hidden garden with historical roots that will soon be open to the public again. Visit the traditional St. Vith am Alten Markt, the oldest pub in the city, which has a long history and many stories within its walls.

Continue to Gladbach Minster, where, in addition to the famous "Exit" lettering by Joseph Beuys, whimsical gargoyles and lithographic printing plates add unusual charm. Discover the birthplace of Hubertus Joseph Pilates and find out how the founder of the world-famous Pilates workout grew up here.

Another highlight is the Christuskirche church, whose bells are now ringing out again after a long silence. In the Central Library, a modern monument, you can browse through books and enjoy the atmosphere.

The Gründerzeit building in Kaiserstrasse tells the story of the eventful history of the Jewish Raphaelson family and the dark times of the Second World War. The "Alte Tanke" in Eicken, a former petrol station, is now a lively meeting place, saved by the neighborhood.

Cross Schillerplatz, which brings a touch of poetry with Schiller quotes embedded in the ground. Visit the synagogue in Friedrichstraße, an impressive example of Jewish life and reconstruction after the war.

Finally, you come to Sonnenhausplatz, where the whimsical installation "Donkeys Way" by Rita McBride shows seven bronze donkeys on glittering asphalt - a symbolic meeting point for the city's inhabitants.

This tour offers a variety of historical and cultural insights that make Mönchengladbach a special city. Be inspired by the eventful history and creative works of art!