Self-guided podcast tour: The defiant heart of Reutlingen

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Duration1h 38m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into a city that refused to bend. Surrounded by hostile counts and dukes and devastated by apocalyptic fires, Reutlingen forged its own destiny. On this captivating journey, you will discover how a stubbornly independent free imperial city used political cunning, massive stone fortifications, and the rushing water of the Echaz to build an economic powerhouse at the foot of the Swabian Alb. From medieval sieges to the ashes of 1726 – discover the defiant spirit of a city that rebuilt itself time and again.

2.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 98 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from 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
    A massive gate from the 13th century, which stands as a monument to Reutlingen's relentless independence and military defiance.
  2. Marienkirche
    10m
    A breathtaking Gothic church that miraculously survived the devastating city fire of 1726 and became a symbol of resilience.
  3. 10m
    The historic bourgeois center with a fountain from Emperor Maximilian II, which symbolizes the city's direct loyalty to the Holy Roman Empire.
  4. 10m
    One of the oldest surviving stone buildings, which reveals the domestic life of the patrician class and the tensions of the urban administration.
  5. 10m
    A massive agricultural warehouse from 1518 that survived the great fire and later transformed into a textile factory and an art museum.
  6. Zunftbrunnen
    10m
    The banks of the Echaz, the economic lifeblood of the city, and the guild fountain, which celebrates the historical crafts.
  7. 10m
    A historical park with a wide view of the Achalm, illustrating how geography shaped the fate of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Reutlingen main station to Tübinger Tor using local public transport. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Pomologie to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Reutlingen main station. 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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