Tafelwerk Nürnberg

Tafelwerk Nürnberg is a former iron rolling mill with preserved production halls and an administrative building from 1922 that houses the Museum of Industrial Culture today. The complex features large brick structures typical of early 20th-century factory architecture, with spacious work halls built to accommodate heavy machinery.

Julius Tafel founded this iron rolling mill in 1875, which grew to become Germany's largest welding iron rolling mill during the 19th and 20th centuries. Operations slowed after 1975 and most buildings were eventually replaced with residential developments to transform the industrial site.

The former facility shows how Nuremberg developed as an industrial city where metalwork provided jobs for countless families over generations. Visitors can see through museum displays how workers once handled heavy machinery and the demands of daily production.

The complex is located in a mixed residential area and is easily accessible by public transport, which is well-developed throughout Nuremberg. Visitors should note that only certain buildings are open to the public, so it is helpful to check museum hours in advance.

After closure in 1975, the site hosted a major German Railways exhibition in 1985 celebrating 150 years of rail transport history. This connection between factory work and railways shows how closely both industries were tied to Nuremberg's economic past.