History of Elbershof

The Elbershof mansion is one of many historic buildings in Monschau and has a rich history. Around 1778, Elbershof was built for Markus Martin Bauer as a three-winged complex based on the French model.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the textile industry in Monschau experienced a heyday. Local weavers and dyers were skilled at making high-quality textiles, and demand for their wares grew in both domestic and international markets. The textile industry brought prosperity to Monschau and the town grew rapidly. Many traditional half-timbered houses were converted into textile factories and weaving mills

In 1804 Johan Heinrich Elbers bought Elbershof; the building with living quarters and workshops is very similar to the cloth factories in Eupen. The cellars contained extensive production facilities for the textile industry. Opposite, on the other side of the road, used to be the weavers’ corner of the factory. A little lower down the street at Rosenthal was the former office, factory and warehouse building of the Elbers company.

Schlemmer Tour

The Schlemmertour in Monschau is a culinary tour that takes you through the beautiful historic town of Monschau in Germany. "Schlemmen" is a German word that means "to enjoy good food", and that is...

Heimbach

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Hiking in Monschau

Monschau is located in the Eifel and the Eifel is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts! It is a hilly nature reserve with extensive forests and beautiful flora and fauna. The Eifel National Park...

Bicycle routes

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Senfmühle Monschau

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Monschau Castle

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Christmas market Monschau

In general, Monschau is known for its atmospheric Christmas market. The Christmas market is a popular festive event that takes place during the Advent season leading up to Christmas. The Christmas...

The Red House (Rotes Haus)

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Cross-country skiing

Did you know that you can also cross-country ski just across the border in Germany? Several cross-country skiing routes can be found near Monschau. From here there are at least 3 wonderful...

Eifelsteig

The Eifelsteig is perhaps the most famous trail in the Eifel. This 313-kilometer hiking trail is divided into 15 stages and shows you the best of what the Eifel has to offer. Because the trail is...