News from Arrenberg

Arrenberg During the Nazi Era
New Date for the City Walking Tour!
September 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (The June 26 tour has been canceled)

Meeting point: Pestalozzistraße suspension railway station
Arrenberg was also a contested area before 1933. On one side were strong forces from the KPD and SPD; on the other, the SA had established strongholds in the neighborhood very early on.
After the National Socialists seized power, three anti-fascists from Arrenberg died in the first half of 1933 alone; Friedrich Born (Simonstr. 69) and Paul Reuber (Baumstr. 12) were killed by the SA. On June 26, 1933—93 years ago today—Wolfram Custin (49 Simonstraße) fled onto the roof to escape the SA and fell to his death. In the fall of 1933, prisoners from the Kemna concentration camp were detained in the former orphanage on Arrenberger Straße.
In 1942, resistance fighters from Arrenberg, centered around the Kaps family, made another attempt—as part of the so-called Knöchel Group—to organize viable resistance structures in West Germany and the Reich territory. In early 1943, the Gestapo began to dismantle the Knöchel organization. Over 200 people were arrested and severely mistreated, including 50 from Wuppertal.
Twenty-three people were sentenced to death and executed, died in pretrial detention as a result of abuse, or were driven to suicide. The historical city tour takes visitors to the sites where these events took place.

We're also here for you as usual at our outdoor location: We're happy to help with any questions or problems you may have regarding smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other digital devices. Today, Monday, June 22, we'll be here until 2 p.m., and on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In a small group, we’ll learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine safely and sew a shoulder bag together.
Materials such as fabric, scissors, and sewing machines are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own fabric and machine.
This workshop is for adults and lasts a maximum of three hours. Fee: 5€
Register by email at: werkstatt@aufbruch-am-arrenberg.de

How many times have you been asked that when paying? At the next Digi-Club in July, we’ll take a look together at which bonus apps are available, what their benefits are, which ones might be useful for you personally, and how to use them. We’ll take a look at the most popular apps, such as those from Lidl and Rewe. We’ll take another thorough look at the PayBack system and also touch on health insurance apps, where you can earn points as well.

Tuesday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: In the large hall at the neighborhood office No fees. Donations are welcome. Please register by email at pia@piksl-wuppertal.de

Arrenbergstatt will be participating in the 3rd Wuppertal Maker Faire at the City Library. Together with Smart Circular Wuppertal, we’ll be showcasing what our workshop has to offer and presenting small upcycling projects.
https://www.wuppertal.de/microsite/stadtbibliothek/aktuell/meldungen/maker-faire-wuppertal-2026.php