Self-guided podcast tour Dortmund: The working soul of BVB

Dortmund, Germany
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Duration1h 42m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the rough, rebellious, and deeply human origins of Borussia Dortmund. This is not just a football tour; it is a journey back in time to the heart of the North City in 1909. You walk through the same streets where steelworkers, miners, and rebellious youth clashed with the strict Catholic Church to forge a community from which the legendary Yellow Wall would later emerge. Experience the places, sounds, and stories of the 'Malocher', who created a worldwide phenomenon with their bare hands.

- 2.6 km long route with 7 stations in 102 minutes
- Topics: History & Memory as well as Society & Everyday Life
Self-guided podcast tour
Flexible usable via the app

What's included

  • Flexible start time and individual pace
  • Access to the self-guided podcast tour in the app
  • Use on your own smartphone
  • Audio guide in German and English

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The imposing Catholic church, in which Kaplan Hubert Dewald's strict anti-football stance unintentionally triggered the rebellion that led to the founding of BVB.
  2. Borsigplatz
    10m
    The iconic roundabout, which serves as the symbolic heart of Borussia Dortmund and a traditional place for championship celebrations.
  3. 10m
    The exact birthplace of Borussia Dortmund, where 18 young men gathered in a pub to found the club despite the church's physical resistance.
  4. 10m
    A former Catholic orphanage that illustrates the immense social infrastructure of the church, against which the young workers rebelled to found their own brotherhood.
  5. 10m
    Housed in the former gatehouse of the Westfalenhütte, it stands for the extreme working conditions that shaped the identity of the 'laborers'.
  6. 10m
    The location of the BVB's first home stadium, which was built by the fans themselves before it was expropriated by the Nazi regime in 1937 and the club had to move to the Rote Erde stadium.
  7. 10m
    A historical sports park built on expropriated club grounds, which the workers' community finally reclaimed as a center for popular sports culture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Dortmund main station you can reach the Trinity Church by public transport; the last few minutes you walk. Check the current connection beforehand.

End point

From Hoeschpark, you go to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Dortmund main station. Check the current connection beforehand.

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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