Podcast Tour Osnabrück's 400-year search for peace

Lower Saxony, Germany
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Duration1h 41m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover how a single, war-scarred city could host the most complex diplomatic negotiations in European history and thus end the Thirty Years' War. Accompany Max, a historian for the big picture, and Lara, an expert on the hidden details of the city landscape. Experience Osnabrück's development from the diplomatic center of the 17th century to the modern city of peace. You learn about the logistical challenges of housing 109 foreign delegations, the change of Catholic and Protestant bishops, and the moving stories of Erich Maria Remarque and Felix Nussbaum.

- 2.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 101 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
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. Felix Nussbaum Haus
    10m
    A striking deconstructivist museum dedicated to the Jewish artist Felix Nussbaum murdered in Auschwitz and which establishes the city's modern commitment to peace.
  2. 10m
    An impressive Gothic church that served as a spiritual center for the Protestant delegations during the peace negotiations in the 17th century.
  3. Rathaus Osnabruck
    10m
    The historic town hall where the Peace of Westphalia was negotiated and proclaimed, with the famous Peace Hall.
  4. Erich Maria Remarque Friedenszentrum
    10m
    A center dedicated to the author of "All Quiet on the Western Front" born in Osnabrück and which shows the city's commitment to anti-war literature.
  5. Dom Sankt Petrus
    10m
    The Catholic cathedral, which illustrates the unique post-war agreement in which Catholic and Protestant bishops took turns in Osnabrück.
  6. 10m
    A historic patrician house that illustrates the immense logistical challenges of housing hundreds of diplomats during the peace congress.
  7. Burgerbrunnen mit Kaiser Friedrich Barbarossa
    10m
    A modern urban fountain that depicts the history of the city and serves as a final reflection on Osnabrück's ongoing journey as a city of peace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Osnabrück main station with local public transport towards the Felix-Nussbaum-Haus. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Felix-Nussbaum House. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the public fountain to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Osnabrück main station. The starting point is the Bürgerbrunnen in Osnabrück. 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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