Self-guided podcast tour: Inside the factory city of Leverkusen

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration2h 38m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden duality of a city completely dominated by a single, giant corporation. This captivating tour takes you behind the official corporate history of Bayer and deep into the sensory, social, and industrial reality of Leverkusen. From the deep hum of the chemical park to the buried toxic stories under beautiful parks, and from the paternalistic 'gifts' of corporate culture to the emotional climax in the 'Werkself' stadium – you will explore what it really means to live, breathe, and dream in a factory city.

- 6.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 158 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and senses & emotions
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 gate to the huge chemical factory presents the sensory and historical impact of industry.
  2. Erholungshaus
    10m
    The Bayer cultural center illuminates the paternalistic benefits and the colonization of leisure.
  3. Neuland-Park
    10m
    A beautiful park built on a former toxic waste landfill, representing environmental impact and remediation.
  4. 10m
    The modern commercial heart of Leverkusen, built over a demolished medieval village.
  5. Christuskirche
    10m
    A historic evangelical church that served as an anchor for the community and a place of quiet resistance.
  6. 10m
    The stadium of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which illuminates the emotional highlight of the 'Werkself' - identity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Leverkusen Central Station take local public transport towards CHEMPARK Leverkusen Gate 1. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the gate on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

The tour ends at the BayArena near Schwadbud on Bismarckstraße. Walk from there to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leverkusen Central 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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