Self-guided podcast tour: Erfurt's blooming heritage

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Duration2h 58m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the medieval architecture of Erfurt behind and discover the true, pulsating heart of the city: a centuries-old horticultural empire. Accompany Lukas, a sociologist and historian, and Julia, a curious local, on an exciting journey through time. From the ingenious cress canals of the 18th century to the industrial seed empires that already supplied Gregor Mendel, to the intimate retreat of the allotment gardens and a modernist utopia from the Cold War. This is the story of how seeds, earth, and springs have shaped the soul of a city.

- 7.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 178 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory
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 monument in honor of the pioneer from the 18th century who turned Erfurt into a garden metropolis.
  2. Druckereimuseum Im Benary-speicher
    10m
    The historic warehouse of the seed company Ernst Benary illustrates Erfurt's industrial seed export business in the 19th century.
  3. 10m
    The historical cultivation area for cress, which highlights a strongly local, sensory aspect of Erfurt horticulture.
  4. 10m
    A beautiful city park that shows the transition from private horticultural richness to public botanical pleasure.
  5. Deutsches Gartenbaumuseum
    10m
    This museum, housed in a historic citadel, shows the development of horticulture from mere utility to leisure.
  6. 10m
    An active community garden that shows the modern challenges and joys of urban allotment gardening.
  7. Egapark Erfurt
    10m
    A masterpiece of modernist landscape architecture and the emotional heart of Erfurt's floral identity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Erfurt main station to the Christian Reichart Monument using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the monument. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from egapark Erfurt to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Erfurt main station. The starting point is the egapark Erfurt. 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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