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Podcast The Development of Heilbronn from Steam to Silicon

Stuttgart, Germanyby Red Thread

1.9 hours
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Up to 99 travelers
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Overview

Discover the invisible engine behind Heilbronn's ascent. The urban DNA of efficiency – from Robert Mayer's discovery of the conservation of energy to the algorithms of a future AI capital. Together with an urban planner and a local resident, you decipher the Swabian doer mentality and explore historic warehouses, Germany's largest science center, startup and university locations, a smart city district, and the IPAI SPACES. This tour connects city history with the mechanics of human progress. 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 114 min. Ideal for urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation. Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals. With 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

Itinerary

1
Robert Mayer - Denkmal
10 min
The monument to the physicist who discovered the conservation of energy symbolizes Heilbronn's fundamental ethos of efficiency.
2
Neue Kunst im Hagenbucher - Vom Lager zum Laden
10 min
A historical oilseed storage facility that represents the brachial mechanical efficiency and industrial power of Heilbronn in the 20th century.
3
Experimenta - Das Science Center
10 min
Germany's largest science center, which symbolizes the change from heavy industry to a playful, knowledge-based economy.
4
Stop 4
10 min
A startup incubator that cultivates the modern tech entrepreneur and focuses on deep tech and practical engineering.
5
Stop 5
10 min
The branch of the Technical University of Munich that combines management and technology to bring academic efficiency to local industry.
6
Stop 6
10 min
A smart city district that serves as a living laboratory for sustainable urban planning and applied efficiency.
7
Stop 7
10 min
The epicenter of Heilbronn's ambitious project to become Europe's leading AI center and the ultimate expression of computational efficiency.

Meeting and pickup

From Heilbronn main station to the Robert-Mayer-Denkmal at the market square using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

From the IPAI SPACES, Im Zukunftspark 11/13, first go to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Heilbronn main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

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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