Self-guided podcast tour Mönchengladbach The Spirit of the Foals

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration2h 41m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step out of the shadow of modern stadiums and dive into the beating heart of a working-class city that once conquered European football. This captivating audio journey takes you back to the 1970s, when a struggling textile town produced a team of wild, young players known as the 'Fohlen'. Discover how your revolutionary, offensive style of play not only won championships but forged an unbreakable civic identity that still pulses through the streets, shops, and preserved stadium terraces of Mönchengladbach today.

- 7.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 161 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life
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. Alter Markt
    10m
    The historic, bourgeois heart of the city, where the massive championship celebrations took place in the 1970s and sealed the bond between the team and the city.
  2. 10m
    A modern sales room that illustrates the transition of the nickname 'Fohlen' from a journalistic metaphor to a permanent, city-wide commercial brand.
  3. 10m
    A grassroots organization on the edge of the Eicken district that maintains the working-class identity of the club through youth work and social engagement.
  4. Bokelbergdenkmal
    10m
    The received terrace landscape of the demolished Bökelberg stadium, which serves as a profound, physical monument to the era of the 1970s.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Mönchengladbach main station, you can reach the Alter Markt by public transport towards the city center. For the last minutes you walk. Please check the connection on the travel day.

End point

From the Bökelberg Monument, you go to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Mönchengladbach main station. Please check the connection on the travel day.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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