Podcast Tour Breathing at the Braunschweiger Oker

Hannover, Germany
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Duration2h 37m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the double soul of Brunswick on the banks of the Oker. This fascinating tour shows how a medieval defensive moat transformed into the 'Blue Lung' of the city – a vital ecological reserve and a popular local recreation area. From state-of-the-art fish ladders and historic dike systems to lively beach bars and massive flood defenses, you explore the constant, sensitive interplay between human urban planning and untamed natural forces. Breathe in the history, listen to the current, and discover the hidden life of the water that shapes this city.

- 6.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 157 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
    The tour begins at a historic weir that was recently equipped with a modern fish ladder. It illustrates the balance between urban water management and ecological restoration.
  2. 10m
    A quiet green space that was once part of the urban defensive moat and illustrates the emotional and historical change from military border to recreational area.
  3. Botanischer Garten
    10m
    A historical botanical garden that uses the microclimate of the river to research and preserve urban biodiversity and ecological health.
  4. Lowenwall Park
    10m
    A historic wall that has been converted into a living park. It serves as a social meeting place and demonstrates the psychological benefits of proximity to urban water.
  5. Burgerpark
    10m
    The sprawling heart of the 'Blue Lung', which shows 19th-century democratic landscape design and offers massive ecological benefits to the city.
  6. 10m
    A lively beach club on the riverbank, illustrating the modern, commercialized need for 'vacation feeling' and contrasting with traditional nature parks.
  7. 10m
    The tour ends at a massive weir and confronts us with the heavy infrastructure for managing urban flooding as well as the ecological challenges of the river.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Braunschweig main station take local transport towards Petriwehr. From the nearest stop a few minutes walk to the Petriwehr on Maschstraße. Check connection on travel day.

End point

Walk from Eisenbütteler Wehr to the nearest stop and take local transport back to Braunschweig 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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