Podcast Tour Dortmund Iron Export and the Yellow Wall

Dortmund, Germany
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Duration2h 38m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the rough, beating heart of the Ruhr area. This is not a tour full of palaces or kings; it is a journey through the veins of a city built by the "laborers." Discover how the hard, sweat-inducing work in coal and steel shaped a unique beer culture and how this solidarity of the working class produced one of the most passionate football clubs in the world. From magnificent industrial monuments to modest corner kiosks and the legendary Yellow Wall – you will uncover the true soul of Dortmund.

- 5.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 158 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life
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. Dortmunder U
    10m
    A monumental former brewery tower, crowned with a glowing U, symbolizing Dortmund's transformation from industrial center to cultural hub.
  2. 10m
    A stylishly revived kiosk in a 50s look, celebrating a historic local beer brand and the worker culture of the drinking hall.
  3. 10m
    A historic pub at the site of the former Kronen Brewery, the birthplace of the famous Dortmund Export beer.
  4. 10m
    A hearty, unpretentious pub where BVB legend Kevin Großkreutz listened and embodies the deep connection between the football club and its working-class fans.
  5. 10m
    A classic Ruhr area kiosk that serves as an important social meeting point and starting point for the traditional walk to the stadium on game day.
  6. 10m
    A historic, architecturally groundbreaking event hall that served as the primary entertainment center for Dortmund's working class.
  7. 10m
    The rough, historic former home of Borussia Dortmund, where the post-war legends of the club were forged before moving to the modern mega-stadium.
  8. 10m
    Germany's largest stadium and home of the legendary Yellow Wall, the ultimate modern manifestation of Dortmund working-class solidarity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Walk from Signal Iduna Park to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Dortmund main station. The starting point is Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, 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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