Self-guided podcast tour of Pforzheim's journey from dust to gold

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Duration2h 38m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the glorious triumphs and the unvarnished reality of Pforzheim, the legendary gold city. This captivating tour reveals the many layers of a city that transformed an 18th-century orphanage into a global luxury empire. You follow the tracks of the "Rasslers," stand before the vaults that fueled the global precious metal trade, and learn how a city completely destroyed in World War II reinvented itself as a high-tech center for innovative design. Join us and discover the human fates forged in the fires of industry.

- A 6.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops in 158 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Precise navigation between stops
  • Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Verified facts woven into a captivating story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings

What to expect

  1. Pforzheim
    10m
    The historical origin of Goldstadt, where an orphanage in the 18th century produced a worldwide jewelry empire.
  2. Pforzheim
    10m
    The financial and material infrastructure that supported the massive industrial production of Goldstadt.
  3. Pforzheim
    10m
    A former Art Nouveau bathhouse that has been transformed into a vibrant workplace for young designers.
  4. Pforzheim
    10m
    Housed in a historic factory, it tells the unvarnished story of the working class and heavy machinery.
  5. Pforzheim
    10m
    A historic jewelry manufactory, famous for the production of Fabergé eggs and finest craftsmanship.
  6. Pforzheim
    10m
    A world-famous museum dedicated to the history of jewelry, housed in an architectural masterpiece of post-war modernism.
  7. Pforzheim
    10m
    One of Germany's leading design faculties, representing the future of Goldstadt.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travel from the central transport hub in Pforzheim to Waisenhausplatz by local public transport. Go the last bit to Waisenhausplatz, Waisenhausplatz, 75172 Pforzheim. Check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

Go from Hochschule Pforzheim - Faculty of Design, Holzgartenstraße 36, 75173 Pforzheim, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Pforzheim. 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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