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Podcast Tour Deciphering the Heilbronn Neckar Bend

Stuttgart, Germanyby Red Thread

  • 59 min
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Enter the future of urban life. The Neckarbogen district is not just a neighborhood; it is a living laboratory for the city of the 21st century. Born from the ashes of heavy industry and driven by a federal garden show, this district is completely rewriting the rules for architecture, climate resilience, and social justice. Accompanying an urban planner and a local sociologist as they uncover the secrets of Germany's tallest timber high-rise, decode the hidden technology of artificial lakes, and find out how a city prevents a green utopia from becoming an exclusive luxury enclave. - 1.6 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 59 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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      10 min

      Germany's first timber high-rise, serving as a centerpiece for sustainable architecture and renewable materials.

    2. 2

      Stop 2

      10 min

      Artificial lakes, which form the heart of the 'sponge city' concept of the district, manage rainwater and provide microclimatic cooling.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      10 min

      A modern youth hostel integrated into the neighborhood and representing the social sustainability goals of the redevelopment.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      10 min

      A historic landscape park on the other side of the river, known for its valuable old tree stock, which serves as a developed ecological counterpoint to the new developments.

    Meeting and pickup

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

    End point

    Walk from Campuspark to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Heilbronn main station. The starting point is Campuspark, Heilbronn, Germany. 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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