Podcast Tour Bonn From the Capital to the Global Climate Center

Bonn, Germany
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Duration2h 24m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover Bonn's incredible transformation. The city, formerly the provisional capital of West Germany, faced an existential crisis when the government moved to Berlin. But Bonn reinvented itself as a center for global climate protection and international diplomacy. On this tour, you will explore the architectural traces of the Cold War, stand where the fall of the Berlin Wall was announced, and look up at the towers where the future of our planet is negotiated today. Find out how the city on the Rhine became the pulsating heart of global sustainability.

- 4.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 144 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The starting point of our journey, which represents the influx of global environmental NGOs that paved the way for Bonn's new identity.
  2. 10m
    A central hub that connects German civil society with projects in the Global South and illustrates the everyday work of internationalism.
  3. 10m
    The IDOS is located in the former government press quarter and underscores the academic research that supports Bonn's international political work.
  4. World Conference Center Bonn
    10m
    The modern stage for global diplomacy, where international climate summits bring thousands of delegates to the Rhine.
  5. Altes Wasserwerk: Ehemaliger Deutscher Bundestag
    10m
    A former pumping station that served as an emergency parliament hall and is now integrated into the UN campus.
  6. 10m
    The visual landmark of "UN City Bonn," which houses the UN Climate Secretariat in former parliamentary high-rise buildings.
  7. 10m
    The voice of Germany in the world, which promotes global dialogue and enriches Bonn's multicultural fabric.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Bonn main station to the FSC International Center using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to FSC International Center, Bonn, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Deutsche Welle Headquarters, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bonn Central Station. The starting point is Deutsche Welle Headquarters, Bonn, 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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