Podcast Tour Leverkusen: The Werkself - Alchemy of a Master

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

Overview

Discover the soul of the 'Invincibles'. This is not an ordinary football tour; it is a deep dive into how a pharmaceutical giant created a city and a sports culture out of nothing. From the dark days of 'Vizekusen' to the euphoria of the undefeated 2024 season, we follow the red thread through workers' settlements, industrial cathedrals, and the stadium that built the chemistry. Come with us and uncover the secret formula behind the masterpiece.

- 4.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 144 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

  • 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 bourgeois gate to the industrial city, the calm before the storm of the stadium district.
  2. Erholungshaus
    10m
    The cultural cradle of the 'factory family', built in 1908, to cultivate the body and mind of the workers.
  3. Herz-Jesu-Kirche
    10m
    The 'Dom von Wiesdorf', a church in industrial design, which witnessed the darkest hours of the city.
  4. Ostermann-Arena
    10m
    Home of giants and elves – proof that Bayer's sporting empire extends far beyond football.
  5. Ulrich-haberland-stadion
    10m
    The amateur stadium named after a CEO, which emphasizes the corporate hierarchy and the talent incubator.
  6. 10m
    The modern temple of craftsmanship, with the Makrolon roof and the echo of the unbeaten season.
  7. Stadioneck Leverkusen
    10m
    The indispensable fan pub where the soul of the club resides and the bridge between corporate structure and fan passion is built.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Leverkusen Main Station take local public transport towards Friedrich-Ebert-Platz. A few minutes walk from the nearest stop to Friedrich-Ebert-Platz. Check connections on the day of travel with the local transport association.

End point

Walk from the stadium corner to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leverkusen Central Station. The starting point is the Stadion-Eck in Leverkusen. Check connection on travel day.

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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