Podcast Tour Cologne Street Art and Survival in Ehrenfeld

Cologne, Germany
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Duration1h 55m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the raw, visually impressive streets of the Cologne district of Ehrenfeld. This is not just a tour along beautiful murals; it is a captivating journey through a neighborhood that is fighting for its soul. Discover how illegal graffiti, massive commissioned works, and tiny paste-ups serve as a visual diary of resistance, industrial decay, and unstoppable gentrification. Listen closely – the walls here are speaking to you.

- 4.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 115 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics 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, politically charged mural in honor of a local youth resistance group that was executed by the Nazis. It sets the tone for the rebellious spirit of Ehrenfeld.
  2. 10m
    The epicenter of Ehrenfeld micro-art, which offers a dense, constantly changing carpet of stickers, paste-ups, and stencil art.
  3. 10m
    An important meeting point of the community where local youth and artists collaborate and which shows institutional support for urban creativity.
  4. 10m
    An old industrial site with a historic lighthouse, which today serves as a contested canvas for legal and illegal graffiti amidst intense urban development.
  5. 10m
    Massive industrial facades that have been transformed into an open-air gallery and present large-format, professional murals by international artists.
  6. 10m
    A busy traffic hub where professional street art meets the daily commuter flow and summarizes the neighborhood's complex relationship with urban art.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Cologne Central Station with local public transport towards the Edelweißpiraten mural. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the mural at Schönsteinstraße 1a. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From the Leyendeckerstraße stops-murals, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Cologne Central 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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