Podcast Tour The Battle for Brunswick's Soul
Overview
How do you rebuild a city when ninety percent of its history burns to ashes in a single night? This tour takes you into the heart of Braunschweig, a medieval trading metropolis that had to reinvent itself after the firestorm of 1944. Discover the ideological struggles that shape today's cityscape: the dreams of the car-friendly city, islands of tradition, and modern compromises between commerce and memory culture. From the reconstructed castle that hides a shopping center to the Old Weigh House, first rebuilt in the 1990s, the tour asks: What makes a city authentic? 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min. Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation. Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals. With audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app.
What's included
- Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
- Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
- Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
- Point-to-point navigation between stops
Meeting point
From Braunschweig main station with local public transport towards Magniviertel and Magnikirche. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to St. Magni Church. Check the connection on the day of travel with the local transport association.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before: 100% refundable
- 0–1 days before: 0% refundable