Podcast Tour The Old Fair Leipzig and the Merchant Spirit

Leipzig, Germany
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Duration1h 53m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the classic tourist paths and discover the colossal remains of the Old Fair in Leipzig. This is not just a walk past old buildings; it is a journey into the grandiose, bold soul of a city that created its own power. Find out how independent merchants—and not kings—built technical marvels, invented modern world trade, and preserved an open-minded oasis even in the darkest days of the Cold War. Prepare yourself to feel very small – and deeply inspired.

- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 113 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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Kohlrabizirkus Eisarena
    10m
    A huge former wholesale market hall with two striking concrete domes, which gives you a first impression of the enormous dimensions of the Leipzig trade infrastructure.
  2. Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Leipzig
    10m
    The German National Library, which represents the book trade and the intellectual, open-minded spirit of Leipzig.
  3. 10m
    A modern biotechnology complex built on the former trade fair grounds, showing the evolution of Leipzig's spirit of innovation.
  4. 10m
    The former Soviet Pavilion with its iconic golden spire underscores Leipzig's geopolitical role during the Cold War.
  5. 10m
    A steel giant from the 1920s, which was once the world's largest exhibition hall and presented monumental engineering.
  6. Das Doppel-M
    10m
    The iconic 'Double-M' logo, which stands for the invention of the pattern fair in 1895, which revolutionized world trade.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Leipzig main station to the Kohlrabizirkus with local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Kohlrabizirkus, Leipzig, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Hall 16 (concrete hall) to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leipzig Central Station. The starting point is Hall 16 (Concrete Hall), Leipzig, 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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