Podcast Tour The Bourgeois Rebel Bertolt Brecht in Augsburg

Augsburg, Germany
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Duration1h 57m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the contradictory world of the young Bertolt Brecht. This captivating audio journey explores the tension between his sheltered bourgeois upbringing and his wild, rebellious nature. Discover how the rough annual fairs, the quiet canals, and the rigid institutions of the provincial city of Augsburg shaped the revolutionary creator of epic theatre.

- A 4.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops in 117 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Precise navigation between stops
  • Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Verified facts woven into a captivating story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings

What to expect

  1. Brechthaus
    10m
    The birthplace of Bertolt Brecht, located in a historic working-class district. Here the foundation for his lifelong fascination with class differences was laid.
  2. 10m
    The wealthy bourgeois home where Brecht spent his formative years and wrote his first scandalous play 'Baal'.
  3. 10m
    A historic boat rental on the city moat, where the young Brecht and his clique cultivated their unconventional, anti-bourgeois personas.
  4. 10m
    The state theater, where Brecht worked as a critic and wrote devastating reviews that attacked the foundations of bourgeois illusion theater.
  5. 10m
    Brecht's former gymnasium, where he caused a massive scandal with a sharply worded anti-war essay during the First World War.
  6. 10m
    The traditional folk festival ground where the raw, unpretentious entertainment inspired Brecht's revolutionary 'Epic Theatre'.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travel from the central transport hub in Augsburg to Brechthaus using public transport. Go the last bit to Brechthaus, Auf dem Rain 7, 86152 Augsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

Go from Augsburger Plärrer, Langenmantelstraße, 86153 Augsburg, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Augsburg. 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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