Podcast Tour Solingen: The Future of Green Mobility

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 47m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the silent revolution of the streets of Solingen. While other cities suffocated in diesel fumes, this resilient German city held onto its beloved trolleybus – an extensive electric overhead bus network that emerged from the ashes of the Second World War. Accompany the architecture enthusiast Tom and the Solingen woman Alicia through a network of overhead lines, political rebellions, and state-of-the-art battery technology. Discover how a nostalgic piece of transport history became the blueprint for the green mobility of tomorrow.

3.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 107 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure and innovation 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
    The main shopping street, where the sensory contrast of the quiet, massive electric buses is immediately noticeable.
  2. 10m
    The central hub of the network, which is characterized by a massive, complex web of overhead lines.
  3. 10m
    A place deeply connected to the cultural memory of the Stangenbus and the famous Stange-ab phenomenon.
  4. 10m
    The city administration building, where the decisive political battles to save the O-Bus system were fought in the 1980s and 90s.
  5. 10m
    An ideal place to observe the specific technique of air softening in action.
  6. 10m
    The main depot where historical monument preservation meets high-modern BOB technology (Battery Catenary Bus).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Solingen main station to the pedestrian zone Kölner Straße 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 the Solingen Municipal Utilities depot at Weidenstraße 10 to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Solingen main 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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