Self-guided podcast tour Wiesbaden's Cold War heritage

Frankfurt, Germany
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Frankfurt
Duration2h 20m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Look behind the elegant facade of the spa town Wiesbaden and discover its hidden life as 'Little America'. For almost five decades, this historic city was the nerve center of the United States Air Forces in Europe. On this captivating journey, you will learn how a destroyed post-war landscape transformed into a vibrant hub of American military power, jazz music, and suburban culture. From confiscated luxury hotels, from which the first notes of American swing sounded, to the cultural fusion on neon-lit streets – we explore the multifaceted stories of occupation, integration, and the lasting German-American heritage.

- 4.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 140 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and identity, migration & globalization
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. Kurhaus
    10m
    The neoclassical court building, which became an American officers' club and marked the beginning of Wiesbaden's post-war transformation.
  2. 10m
    Once a luxury hotel, this building served as the headquarters of the 80th. Infantry division and the military government.
  3. Taunusstrasse
    10m
    The historic street that turned into a bustling center for the nightlife of GIs, jazz clubs, and complex cultural exchange.
  4. 10m
    The historic entrance to Lindsey Air Station, a huge, self-contained American military base known as 'Little America'.
  5. 10m
    Former US military administrative buildings, which have been transformed into a vibrant center for adult education through adaptive reuse.
  6. 10m
    A street showing typical American military housing in the suburban style, named after the architect of the Marshall Plan.
  7. 10m
    Former American recreational facilities that introduced sports like baseball and American football to the local German population.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Wiesbaden main station to Kurhaus Wiesbaden by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Kurhaus Wiesbaden. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Camp-Lindsey-Way Sports Park to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Wiesbaden Main 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.

Parts of this description were translated automatically.

From
€5.99 €4.79 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Red Thread · Booked through Viator
More activities in Frankfurt
From
€4.79 per person
Check availability