Podcast Tour The Frankfurt Techno Rebellion of the 90s

Frankfurt, Germany
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Duration1h 45m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the glittering skyscrapers of "Bankfurt" behind and dive into the raw, euphoric underground of the 1990s. This immersive audio journey brings the legendary "Sound of Frankfurt" back to life – a time when sterile financial districts gave way to sweaty bunkers, strobe lights, and relentless bass. Discover how an entire generation rebelled through techno and trance and turned this economic center into the undisputed European capital of electronic dance music.

- 2.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 105 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in pop culture & media landscapes and pop culture & media
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 undisputed temple of Frankfurt techno, run by Sven Väth, who shaped the global electronic movement before falling victim to gentrification.
  2. 10m
    A demanding, intimate club that represented the evolution of the Frankfurt sound from raw techno to deep, minimal house.
  3. Rossmarkt
    10m
    A literal underground bunker beneath the financial district that produced the aggressive subgenre Schranz and illuminated the darker, violent edges of club culture.
  4. MOMEM - Museum Of Modern Electronic Music
    10m
    The official museum of the city, dedicated to electronic music and representing the complex paradox of the institutionalization of an underground rebellion.
  5. 10m
    A crucial vinyl hub that served as an analog social network for DJs and producers and shaped the sound of the weekend.
  6. 10m
    The intimate, sweat-inducing realm of DJ Mark Spoon, crucial for the development of House and Trance in a rather unconventional setting.
  7. 10m
    An active, surviving entertainment venue that bridges the gap between alternative 80s EBM and the techno explosion of the 90s and proves that the culture is still alive.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Frankfurt Main Station with local public transport towards the former Omen site. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From nightlife, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Frankfurt am Main Central Station. The starting point is nightlife, Frankfurt am Main, 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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