Self-guided podcast tour: Hernes' secret garden culture

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration2h 24m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the manicured lawns of public parks and dive into the strictly regulated but personal world of the German allotment garden. Learn how a 19th-century medical experiment developed into an important survival mechanism for miners in the smog-plagued Ruhr area. Discover the paradox of allotment gardens: strict rules about hedge heights and canopy sizes created a democratic refuge that survived wars, welcomed migrant families, and triggered a modern eco-renaissance.

- 6.0 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 144 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life as well as identity, migration & globalization
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 city park, which forms the stage for our exploration of public versus private green spaces.
  2. 10m
    A former industrial production site that provides the crucial context for why green oases were necessary.
  3. 10m
    We are entering the allotment gardens to explore their origins as vital food sources for industrial workers.
  4. 10m
    The heart of the community: the club house, where micro-politics and garden parties all come together.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Herne Main Station to Stadtgarten Herne by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Stadtgarten Herne, Herne, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From KGV Holsterhausen e.V. walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Herne main station. The starting point is KGV Holsterhausen e.V., Herne, Germany. 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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