Podcast Tour The Geometry of Exile Felix Nussbaum Osnabrück

Lower Saxony, Germany
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the poignant, tragically beautiful world of Felix Nussbaum, a brilliant painter whose life and art were destroyed by the rise of fascism. This captivating journey takes you through the streets of Osnabrück, contrasting the warm, promising places of its youth with the terrifying bureaucratic centers of Nazi terror. The tour culminates in the architectural masterpiece of the Felix-Nussbaum House, where Daniel Libeskind's confusing design makes the psychological burden of exile physically tangible. Prepare yourself for an emotional, intellectual, and unforgettable confrontation with memory, art, and the resistance against forgetting.

- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 90 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and art, design, and aesthetics
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 empty plot of land of the former synagogue, which was destroyed in 1938 – a symbol of the violent eradication of Jewish life in Osnabrück.
  2. 10m
    The parental home of Felix Nussbaum, marked by brass cobblestones that remind of his murdered family.
  3. 10m
    The historic gymnasium that Felix attended. It stands for the classical education and the bright future that was promised to him.
  4. Schloss Osnabruck
    10m
    A historic castle whose west wing served as the headquarters of the Gestapo – a symbol of the bureaucratic terror of the Nazi regime.
  5. 10m
    The former headquarters of the NSDAP in Osnabrück, which is in frightening proximity to the museum dedicated to its victims.
  6. Felix Nussbaum Haus
    10m
    Daniel Libeskind's architectural masterpiece, designed with confusing axes to make the life, exile, and murder of Nussbaum physically tangible.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Osnabrück main station with local public transport towards the Old Synagogue Memorial. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Old Synagogue memorial. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

The tour ends at the Felix-Nussbaum House in the Museumsquartier Osnabrück. From there, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Osnabrück main station. 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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