Podcast Tour The Rebirth of Hildesheim in the 1950s

Lower Saxony, Germany
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Duration1h 22m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the psychological and architectural depths of the reconstruction of Hildesheim after the war. Behind the medieval facades hides a story of survival, trauma, and the modernist dream of the 1950s. This tour shows concrete, clinker, and pastel-colored tiles not as flaws, but as bold witnesses to the rebirth of a city from the ashes of the Second World War.

- 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 82 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, art, design, and aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Literaturhaus St. Jakobi 3
    10m
    A medieval church that was rebuilt with a sparse, minimalist interior of the 1950s, reflecting the theological modernism of the post-war period.
  2. 10m
    The main shopping street with covered arcades from the 1950s, pastel-colored tiles, and the architecture of the economic miracle.
  3. 10m
    A square that shows a stark visual contrast between a restored Gothic church tower and pragmatic 1950s residential blocks.
  4. 10m
    The historic marketplace, which was rebuilt in the 1980s famous as a medieval replica after the city demolished its modernist buildings from the 1950s.
  5. 10m
    A preserved street scene from the 1950s that serves as a living museum of post-war retail architecture.
  6. TfN Theater fur Niedersachsen
    10m
    The city theater, which was rebuilt in 1949 and symbolizes the democratic, cultural, and psychological rebirth of the post-war period.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Hildesheim main station take local transport towards St. Jakobi Church. A few minutes walk from the next stop to the church. Check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.

End point

Walk from the Theater für Niedersachsen to the nearest stop and take local transport back to Hildesheim main station. Check current 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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