Nordwolle

Nordwolle is an extensive industrial complex in Delmenhorst featuring brick buildings typical of textile factories from around 1900. The site displays production halls, administrative structures, and other manufacturing facilities that reflect how such enterprises were organized during that era.

The mill opened in 1884 as a wool combing facility and became one of the major centers for raw yarn production globally. It grew into a major industrial force that shaped the economic development of the entire region for over a century.

The factory became a meeting place for people from different backgrounds and countries who worked and lived near the site. This mix of workers shaped the social fabric of the surrounding community in lasting ways.

The site is accessible for walking and the restored buildings contain displays explaining the production processes and working life. Plan to spend enough time to explore the different sections and understand how such a large industrial site functioned.

For many decades, the factory produced a significant share of the world's rough yarn supply and was therefore a site of global economic importance. After its closure, the entire complex was transformed into a cultural venue and now stands as a testament to industrial heritage.

Location: Delmenhorst

Inception: 1884

Founders: Lahusen

Industry: Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, textile and clothing industry

GPS coordinates: 53.05417,8.63806

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07