Carlswerk

Carlswerk is an industrial complex and heritage monument in Cologne-Mülheim with over 20 buildings erected between 1896 and 1984. The site includes production halls, administrative structures, and a central building that shapes the character of the location.

Franz Carl Guilleaume founded the factory in 1874, which grew rapidly into a major center for electrical production. The manufacturing of submarine cables for the first transatlantic telephone connection between Europe and North America in 1904 brought international recognition to the operation.

Since its transformation in 2018, artists and organizers use the complex for exhibitions, theater, and music events. The halls welcome people to discussions, dance performances, and creative workshops that blend the historic industrial space with contemporary creative activity.

The site offers plenty of parking and flexible payment options for visitors. Check ahead for current events or exhibitions to plan your visit and make the most of your time at the location.

The factory also manufactured suspension cables for the Cologne-Mülheim Bridge, one of the city's most important structures. This detail connects the industrial history of the place directly to the infrastructure of modern Cologne.