Self-guided podcast tour Shaping democracy in Ulm

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Duration2h 34m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover how a small, simple design school on a hill in Southern Germany tried to rebuild the moral and visual fabric of a post-war nation. This is not just a tour through beautiful objects; it is a journey into the Ulm Model – a radical philosophy that turned design from artistic expression into a scientific, sociological tool for democratic freedom. From the anti-fascist resistance of the White Rose to the creation of the Braun record player and the Lufthansa identity: Experience how the University of Design shaped modern systems.

- 6.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 154 min.
- Ideal for art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
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. Hans Und Sophie Scholl Platz
    10m
    The moral foundation of the tour, which honors the anti-fascist resistance fighters whose legacy inspired the founding of the HfG.
  2. Museum Ulm
    10m
    Home iconic HfG artifacts that show the change from Bauhaus craftsmanship to the scientific, sociological approach of the Ulm Model.
  3. Einstein House (Einsteinhaus)
    10m
    The headquarters of the adult education center, the intellectual breeding ground where the pedagogical framework for the HfG was forged.
  4. 10m
    A busy traffic hub where the HfG's revolutionary approach to public system design, corporate identity, and signage comes to life.
  5. Kz-gedenkstatte Oberer Kuhberg
    10m
    A former concentration camp that highlights the conscious, symbolic reclamation of a place of terror for democratic education.
  6. HfG-Archiv Ulm
    10m
    The highlight of the tour on Max Bill's historic campus, which preserves the legacy of the Ulm Model and its influence on global visual culture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Ulm main station take local public transport towards Hans-und-Sophie-Scholl-Platz. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From the HfG archive Ulm, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Ulm 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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