Podcast Tour Freiburg Vauban The Green Paradox

Freiburg, Germany
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Duration1h 48m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into a radical, 30-year urban experiment. Vauban emerged from the ashes of a French military base, was occupied by anti-nuclear activists, and was transformed into a world-famous eco-district. But what happens when a utopian, car-free neighborhood becomes so desirable that its original creators can no longer afford to live there? Accompany a city planner and an architectural historian as they examine the brilliant engineering, the bitter struggles of the community, and the uncomfortable gentrification of Europe's most famous sustainable suburb.

- 3.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 108 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & 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 main entrance square and traffic hub, which illustrates the car-reduced concept and the integration of the tram line.
  2. 10m
    A highly efficient biomass power plant on the corner of Clara-Immerwahr-Straße and Marie-Curie-Straße, which supplies the district with heat and electricity.
  3. 10m
    The communal heart of Vauban, housed in a preserved military barracks, which represents the neighborhood's grassroots democratic origins.
  4. 10m
    An alternative, self-organized housing project that emerged from the early squatting movement.
  5. 10m
    A prime example of a building complex erected by citizens without traditional developers.
  6. 10m
    A car-free residential street that reclaims public space for children and community life.
  7. 10m
    The world's first plus-energy house, designed by Rolf Disch, that physically rotates to follow the sun.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Freiburg im Breisgau main station to Paula-Modersohn-Platz by local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Check connection on travel day.

End point

Walk from the Heliotrop to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Freiburg im Breisgau main station. Check connection on travel day.

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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