Podcast Tour Kassel Joseph Beuys and the 7000 Oaks

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Duration2h 9m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover how a radical artist transformed a recovering city into a global pioneer of urban forestry. This captivating walking tour explores Joseph Beuys' monumental project '7000 Oaks' – a masterpiece of 'Social Sculpture' that challenged bureaucracy, provoked public outrage, and ultimately united an entire community. Stroll side by side with living, breathing works of art that shape Kassel's ecology and identity to this day.

- 4.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 129 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and urbanism & 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

  1. 10m
    The origin of the project '7000 Oaks', where the very first and the very last tree were planted.
  2. Documenta and Museum Fridericianum
    10m
    The headquarters of the documenta, where Beuys piled up 7,000 basalt stones to force the city to act.
  3. Rathaus Der Stadt Kassel
    10m
    The site of the administrative battle, where Beuys fought for 'urban wilderness instead of urban administration'.
  4. 10m
    A residential street where the locals accepted the project and realized Beuys' vision of 'Social Sculpture'.
  5. 10m
    A focal point in the neighborhood that shows the mature ecological effect and the biodiversity supported by the 40-year-old oaks.
  6. 10m
    A traditional park that contrasts conventional landscaping with Beuys' organic, time-based aesthetic.
  7. Kongress Palais Kassel Stadthalle
    10m
    The last stop that reflects the legacy of the project, where the trees are protected monuments today.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travel from Kassel Main Station to Friedrichsplatz using local public transport. From the nearest stop, the last few minutes on foot to Friedrichsplatz (first and last tree), Kassel. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Kongress Palais Kassel, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Kassel Central Station. The starting point is Kongress Palais Kassel, Kassel, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

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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