Self-guided podcast tour: The radical heart of Göttingen

Lower Saxony, Germany
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Duration1h 49m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Göttingen is not just a picturesque university city, but a permanent ideological battlefield. On this tour, you look behind the postcard-like facades and dive into the contested rooms that make up the true character of the city. From the mysterious, militant conservative student associations of the 19th century to the graffiti-covered strongholds of modern Antifa – you will discover how generations of students have fought for the soul of their society. This is a journey through the architecture of resistance, the paradox of institutional power, and the lasting legacy of radical protests.

- 3.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 109 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space
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 General Student Committee, a purpose-built facility that has served for decades as a machine room for left-wing university politics and radical organization.
  2. 10m
    The historical core of the university, a square that serves as a spatial memory for centuries of student protests, especially the 68 movement.
  3. 10m
    A traditional, conservative, striking association, founded in 1809, which represents the elite and mysterious counterpart to Göttingen student life.
  4. 10m
    A self-managed, graffiti-covered autonomous center that has served as a fortress of the Göttingen Antifa and the radical left since the 1980s.
  5. 10m
    A collectively run bookstore, founded in the 1970s, that serves as a surviving intellectual center and decentralized library for the radical left.
  6. 10m
    A formerly occupied union building that became a legalized housing syndicate and represents modern development and the compromises of radical direct action.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Göttingen main station with local public transport towards the AStA of the University of Göttingen. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from OM10 to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Göttingen Central Station. Please check the current connection with the local transport association 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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