Sülz was a small farming village outside the walls of Cologne for centuries. Around 1845, the entrepreneur
Heinrich Wagner had the first houses built for his workers in Ägidiusstraße.
who increased his prosperity by mining sand, gravel and clay.
Small businesses settled in the quarter between Sülzburgstrasse and Ägidiusstrasse.
street. As we walk through the quarter, we learn that the production of cars, bicycles, cigars, printing inks and
cigars, printing ink, liquorice and washing machines was accompanied by a huge increase in population.
went hand in hand. But there are also great stories to tell about interesting people and buildings
buildings: the birthplace of 1. FC Köln still stands, and the Weißhausschlösschen can be
Weißhausschlösschen can be admired through the fence. A walk through a lively
quarter with a lot of history.
Meeting point: In front of the Palanta restaurant, Sülzburgstraße/Palanterstr.
Expert: Gerd Krebber
Duration: 120 minutes
Vacation in Cologne - Discover your city!
July 12 to 27, 2025
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