Podcast Tour Echoes in the Concrete of Berlin's Techno Underground

Berlin, Germany
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Duration3h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step behind the barriers and strict doormen to discover the raw, anarchic history of the Berlin techno scene. This is not just a tour about music; it is a journey through the spatial history of a divided city, reunited by a 4/4 beat. From Nazi air-raid bunkers that became hardcore clubs to the fights against big corporations on the banks of the Spree – discover how abandoned concrete became a canvas for a global cultural revolution.
- 8.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 210 min.
- Ideal for pop culture & media landscapes and pop culture & media
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. Sammlung Boros
    10m
    A massive air-raid bunker from 1943, which became the toughest Gabber club in the 90s and now houses a private art collection.
  2. 10m
    A former substation that housed the E-Werk (1993 - 1997) and made techno a globally recognized movement.
  3. Kraftwerk Berlin
    10m
    A huge former power plant that became the new home of the Tresor in 2007 and symbolizes the institutionalization of techno.
  4. Holzmarkt 25
    10m
    The location of the legendary bar 25, today a cooperative urban village that successfully defended itself against gentrification by corporations.
  5. 10m
    The empty plot of land of a beloved, radically inclusive club, which was demolished for luxury development and illustrates the tragedy of the club's demise.
  6. Uber Arena
    10m
    The former location of Ostgut, the birthplace of Berghain culture, which was demolished to build a huge commercial sports arena.
  7. Berghain
    10m
    The world capital of techno, housed in a former power plant, representing the peak of Berlin's 30-year techno evolution.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Berlin Central Station to Boros Bunker using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the meeting point. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Berghain to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Berlin Central Station. The starting point is Berghain at Wriezener Bahnhof. 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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