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Podcast Tour Berlin Laughing about the Apocalypse

Berlin, Germanyby Red Thread

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Dive into the rough, neon-lit, and graffiti-covered streets of West Berlin in the 1980s. This isn't just a music tour; it's a journey to an isolated, walled island city that coincidentally produced the funniest punk band in history. Discover how Die Ärzte turned the apocalyptic fear of the Cold War into a hilariously comical three-chord rebellion. From occupied houses and chaotic pubs to legendary concert halls, you explore the invisible infrastructure of a subculture that refused to take the end of the world seriously. - 8.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 213 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in pop culture & media landscapes and pop culture & media 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

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      10 min

      An iconic concert venue of the 80s where Die Ärzte played early, important shows, including their temporary farewell tour in 1988.

    2. 2

      Kumpelnest 3000

      10 min

      A legendary, eccentric bar that perfectly embodies the wild, boundless West Berlin nightlife.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      10 min

      Once the legendary district Latin, where Die Ärzte made the leap from occupied houses to real stages in 1983/84.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      10 min

      The absolute ground zero for Die Ärzte, a formerly occupied house where they played their first concert in 1982.

    5. 5

      Stop 5

      10 min

      One of the oldest self-managed youth centers in Berlin, representing the DIY infrastructure of the punk scene.

    6. 6

      Stop 6

      10 min

      An iconic comic shop that reflects the pop culture and horror-trash aesthetic that Die Ärzte was influenced by.

    7. 7

      Stop 7

      10 min

      The CBGBs in Berlin, where Die Ärzte played legendary, chaotic shows and cemented their legacy.

    Meeting and pickup

    From Berlin Central Station with local public transport towards Metropol. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Metropol, Berlin, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

    End point

    From SO36, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Berlin Central Station. The starting point is SO36, Berlin, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

    Good to know

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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