Podcast Tour The Battle for Brunswick's Soul

How do you rebuild a city when ninety percent of its history burns to ashes in a single night? This tour takes you into the heart of Braunschweig, a medieval trading metropolis that had to reinvent itself after the firestorm of 1944. Discover the ideological struggles that shape today's cityscape: the dreams of the car-friendly city, islands of tradition, and modern compromises between commerce and memory culture. From the reconstructed castle that hides a shopping center to the Old Weigh House, first rebuilt in the 1990s, the tour asks: What makes a city authentic? 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min. Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation. Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals. With audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   The starting point stands for survival and the concept of 'islands of tradition' – a curated piece of the past.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   The emotional core of the tour. A reconstructed castle facade hiding a huge, modern shopping center.

3. 3

   Rathaus Braunschweig

   10 min

   The prime example of the 'car-friendly city' of the post-war period, characterized by massively widened streets and functionalist architecture.

4. 4

   Burgplatz Braunschweig

   10 min

   The city's historical anchor, which seems almost like an open-air museum in the middle of the modern grid.

5. 5

   Jakob-Kemenate

   10 min

   A brilliant architectural synthesis, in which a medieval stone ruin was extended with striking, rusty Corten steel.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   A half-timbered house from the 16th century, which was completely destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt from scratch as a perfect replica in 1994.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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