Self-guided podcast tour The Peaceful Revolution in Jena

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Duration1h 53m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the hidden history of a city that led a double life. Jena was the shining jewel of East German science, but beneath the surface lay a suffocating net of surveillance by the secret police. On this tour, you will discover how rebellious punks, brave priests, disillusioned factory workers, and brilliant students broke the stranglehold of the Stasi. From hidden youth groups to the squares where tens of thousands demanded their freedom, follow the path of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. A story about psychological warfare, tragic victims, and the triumph of the human spirit.

- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 113 min.
- Ideal for history, memory, protest, and public spaces
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. Geschichtswerkstatt Jena E.v.
    10m
    The former Stasi headquarters, now an independent archive dedicated to the victims of the GDR secret police.
  2. Stadtkirche Sankt Michael
    10m
    A historic Gothic church that became a vital refuge for Jena's youth opposition and peace activists.
  3. 10m
    The historical university, which served both as the center of the scientific prestige of the GDR and as a breeding ground for heavily monitored student resistance.
  4. Johannisfriedhof
    10m
    A historic cemetery and the final resting place of Matthias Domaschk, whose tragic death in Stasi custody stirred up the opposition.
  5. 10m
    The former site of the huge Carl Zeiss optics factory, where the working class finally turned against the regime.
  6. 10m
    A huge square that became the scene of the largest mass demonstrations in Jena, where 30,000 citizens demanded democracy.
  7. 10m
    A central marketplace that served as an important waypoint for the protest marches of 1989 and symbolizes the successful, peaceful fall of the dictatorship.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Jena main station with local public transport towards Geschichtswerkstatt Jena e.V. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Geschichtswerkstatt Jena e.V. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Holzmarkt, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Jena Hauptbahnhof. The starting point is Holzmarkt in Jena. 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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