TextilWerk Bocholt

With its two locations to the left and right of the river Aa, the TextilWerk Bocholt represents a unique historical ensemble of textile production.

Over 20.000 spindles once turned in the spinning Herding in Bocholt. The past and present of textiles come to life again on three floors. Exhibitions give insights into historical and modern technology, show fashion design and international textile art.
Event rooms and a glass roof café offer space for a variety of events.

The weaving mill is located nearby. The air smells of oil and labor, and the looms clatter so loudly that you instinctively cover your ears. What you experience today was everyday life for thousands of men and women 100 years ago.

Here, visitors can see how the rhythm of the machines dictated their work. Beneath the sawtooth roofs of the large weaving hall, transmission belts and long drive shafts set over 30 historic machines in motion.

Here, employees produce fabrics daily for towels and tablecloths for historical collections. Away from the noisy factory, a fully furnished worker's house with a cultivated garden offers a glimpse into the austere daily life of the families.