Podcast Tour Bielefeld Concrete Illusions and Citizen Revolutions

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Cities are not simply built; they are fought for. Join us on a journey through Bielefeld and discover the hidden battlefield between the concrete modernism of the post-war period and the vibrant, chaotic reality of human-centered communities. From beautiful architectural lies to grassroots revolutions – experience how a city reclaims its soul from the car.

- 3.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 120 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

  • 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. 10m
    A huge urban square that developed from a green park to a concrete bus station and finally to a modern skatepark and plaza.
  2. Ravensberger Spinnerei
    10m
    A historic spinning mill from the 19th century that was saved from demolition by citizen protests and is now a vibrant cultural center.
  3. 10m
    The civic heart of the city, where a massive infrastructure project buried the trams underground to make way for pedestrians.
  4. Jahnplatz
    10m
    A formerly heavily polluted traffic artery that has recently been transformed into a climate-friendly, pedestrian-oriented mobility hub.
  5. Alter Markt
    10m
    The historic center, which was rebuilt with traditional facades after the Second World War, conceals purely functional, modern concrete interiors.
  6. 10m
    An intimate, organically grown place that shows basic urbanism, street art, and community vitality.
  7. 10m
    A viewpoint overlooking the massive city highway from the 1970s, which serves as a monument to car-centric ideology.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Bielefeld main station to Kesselbrink by local public transport. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.

End point

Walk from the viewpoint at Adenauerplatz to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bielefeld main station. Please check the current connection on the travel day.

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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