Self-guided podcast tour The Hannover Rock Revolution

Hannover, Germany
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Duration3h 3m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the exhibition halls and the polished city center behind and discover the raw, pulsating heart of the Hanover music scene of the 80s and 90s. This captivating journey takes you through dark cellars, repurposed factories, and legendary studios where a real working-class rock revolution was born. Follow the footsteps of Fury in the Slaughterhouse and their contemporaries and experience how industrial charm, cheap rehearsal spaces, and an extremely independent community created one of Germany's most authentic musical movements.

- 7.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 183 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

  • 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. Musikzentrum
    10m
    The germ cell, where Hannover's alternative rock scene, including Fury in the Slaughterhouse, found its first voice.
  2. 10m
    The legendary recording studio where Hanover's raw talent was transformed into formative albums of German rock history.
  3. 10m
    Germany's oldest flea market, an important hub for the unconventional exchange economy and musical discoveries in the 80s.
  4. Cafe Glocksee
    10m
    The sweaty, anti-commercial basement club that served as the absolute epicenter of Hanover's underground punk and rock scene.
  5. Capitol Hannover
    10m
    The iconic former cinema that became the "living room" for Fury in the Slaughterhouse and the bridge to mainstream success.
  6. Kulturzentrum Faust
    10m
    A former feather factory that became a cultural center and embodies the rough working-class spirit of the Linden district.
  7. 10m
    The island home of the ferryman's festival, the "Woodstock of Hanover," where the city's musical community gathers to celebrate its enduring heritage.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Hannover Main Station with local public transport towards MusikZentrum Hannover. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the MusikZentrum Hannover. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

The tour ends at the Ferryman's Island at Weddigenufer 25. From there, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Hannover Central 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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