Podcast Tour Leverkusen: Shadows and Ambitions of a Factory City

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration3h 15m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the fascinating, contradictory world of Leverkusen – a city literally built by a chemical giant. On this captivating Red Thread Tour, we explore the deep symbiotic relationship between Bayer AG and the people who lived, worked, and breathed the company culture here. From the raging BayArena to the quiet but exclusive Japanese garden, from idyllic workers' settlements to the buried toxic heritage of Neuland Park: Discover the true cost and comforts of entrepreneurial paternalism.

- 8.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 195 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation 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 huge stadium of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which represents the company's profound investments in local sports and urban identity.
  2. Christuskirche
    10m
    A historic church, financed by Bayer, to create a spiritual infrastructure and attract workers to the growing industrial city.
  3. Erholungshaus
    10m
    Bayer's own cultural center, which was built in 1908 to bring high art and theater closer to the chemical workers.
  4. Neuland-Park
    10m
    A beautiful modern park built directly on a highly toxic former chemical dump, and an example of environmental remediation.
  5. 10m
    A received workers' settlement of the company with specific architectural styles and gardens that should promote loyalty and self-sufficiency.
  6. 10m
    A breathtaking Japanese garden that was once the private estate of the Bayer general director and illustrates the extreme wealth inequality of the factory town.
  7. 10m
    Bayer's modern communications center, which represents the company's current, transparent face against the backdrop of the closed chemical plant.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Leverkusen Main Station to BayArena 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 BayKomm to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leverkusen 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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