Podcast Tour The Price of Conscience The Göttingen Seven

Lower Saxony, Germany
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Duration1h 32m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Travel back to the year 1837, when seven brilliant minds at Germany's most renowned university made a decision that cost them their lives but ignited the spark of a revolution. This is not just a story of kings and constitutions; it is a profound exploration of academic freedom, the courage of youth, and the high price of civil disobedience. Join us on a journey through the cobblestone streets of Göttingen, where the echo of resistance still resonates.

- 2.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 92 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space
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 historic observatory where the physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber worked. It emphasizes the role of the scientific community in the constitutional protest.
  2. 10m
    A historic church that has been converted into a library. Here the Brothers Grimm worked and faced the agonizing decision of exile.
  3. 10m
    The ceremonial heart of the university, which represents the institutional prestige that the professors risked when they defied the king.
  4. 10m
    A large lecture hall that symbolizes the unbroken spirit of the student body, which vehemently defended the seven through illegal protests.
  5. 10m
    The historic north exit of the city, where hundreds of students formed an emotional procession to escort the banished professors into exile.
  6. 10m
    The modern campus square and the monument dedicated to the Seven. It serves as a final reflection on her legacy and the ongoing fight for academic freedom.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Göttingen main station take local transport towards the Historical Observatory. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Historical Observatory, Göttingen. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Platz der Göttinger Sieben, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Göttingen Central Station. The starting point is Platz der Göttinger Sieben, Göttingen, Germany. 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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