Podcast Tour The White Rose and the Shadows of Munich

Munich, Germany
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Duration2h 16m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the harrowing and yet deeply inspiring story of Munich during the Third Reich. This captivating walking tour highlights the strong contrast between the oppressive identity of the city as the 'capital of the movement' and the radiant civil courage of the resistance group White Rose. From the monumental buildings of totalitarian power to the intimate, human places where young students dared to defy an empire – you will discover how ordinary citizens found the strength to set the truth against terror.
- 4.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 136 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. NS-Dokumentationszentrum Muenchen
    10m
    The location of the former 'Brown House', the administrative heart of the Nazi regime, is today a modern center for historical processing.
  2. Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismus
    10m
    A solemn memorial site with an eternal flame, honoring all victims of the Nazi regime.
  3. Viscardigasse
    10m
    A narrow alley, marked with bronze paving stones, that was used by locals to avoid the mandatory Hitler salute.
  4. Professor Huber Platz
    10m
    A place in honor of Kurt Huber, the university professor who accompanied the White Rose as a mentor and designed its last leaflet.
  5. DenkStatte Weisse Rose
    10m
    Bronze replicas of the White Rose leaflets, permanently scattered over the cobblestones, freezing their last act of defiance in time.
  6. 10m
    The large atrium inside where Sophie Scholl threw the leaflets, which led to her arrest.
  7. Justizpalast
    10m
    The imposing courthouse where the members of the White Rose were sentenced to death, which concluded their history of resistance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Munich Central Station with local public transport towards the NS Documentation Center. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the Justice Palace to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Munich 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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