Self-guided podcast tour Ludwigshafen's path from gray to green

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Duration1h 35m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the extreme microclimates of a chemical hub. Ludwigshafen is characterized by industrial ambition, but this demanded an overwhelming tribute: the urban heat island. On this tour, you feel the temperature differences up close. We start on the sealed, heat-storing asphalt of the BASF site, go through the dense street canyons of the Hemshof, and end in the deliberately designed oasis of the Ebertpark. Discover the reality of urban ecology, the health crises of hot summer nights, and the sensory design that makes green spaces important urban infrastructure.

- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 95 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
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 industrial site of the world's largest chemical plant, which forms the starting point for Ludwigshafen's extreme urban heat island.
  2. 10m
    A small, heavily used green space that illustrates the urgent need for unpaved ground in dense urban neighborhoods.
  3. Prinzregenten-Theater
    10m
    A classic street canyon that demonstrates the physics of heat trapping and the disruption of nocturnal cooling.
  4. 10m
    The city's main hospital, which serves as the front line for the severe health effects of urban heatwaves.
  5. Ebertpark
    10m
    The threshold from gray to green. A historical park designed as a sensory oasis and climate refuge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Ludwigshafen main station, take local public transport towards BASF Gate 12. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to BASF Gate 12. Please check the current connection with the transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Ebertpark main entrance, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Ludwigshafen am Rhein main station. The starting point is Ebertpark main entrance, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, 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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