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Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Dive into Hildesheim's dramatic post-war history. In 1945 the medieval heart of the city was destroyed in just 15 minutes. Two visions collided afterwards: the concrete optimism of the 1950s and a later citizen movement that reclaimed lost half-timbered buildings. Discover architectural compromises, reconstructed squares, and the questions of memory, authenticity, and urban identity.
- 2.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 83 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable 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
What to expect
TfN Theater fur Niedersachsen
10m
A symbol of the modernist optimism of the 1950s. It stands for the city's initial decision to build a new future instead of reconstructing the destroyed past.
10m
A prime example of the ideal of the 'car-friendly city'. This historic main axis was widened in the 1950s to give priority to motor traffic over pedestrian life.
10m
A fascinating place that shows a church reconstructed in the 1950s next to a quirky half-timbered house that was controversially rebuilt from scratch in 2012.
Hildesheimer Kaiserhaus
10m
A striking visual compromise, where a preserved Renaissance facade from 1586 was placed on a completely modern post-war building.
10m
The highlight of the tour: a breathtaking medieval square that was completely reconstructed in the 1980s after citizens demanded the demolition of modernist post-war buildings.
Rathaus
10m
The town hall, rebuilt in the 1950s, represents an early, simplified compromise between history and modernity and stands in sharp contrast to the later replicas.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The tour starts at the Theater für Niedersachsen. Open the app at the starting point and begin the tour.
End point
The tour ends at the Hildesheim town hall. The app guides you to the last stop.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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