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Podcast Tour The White Rose and the Shadows of Munich

Munich, Germanyby Red Thread

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

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Overview

Dive into the harrowing and yet deeply inspiring story of Munich during the Third Reich. This captivating walking tour highlights the strong contrast between the oppressive identity of the city as the 'capital of the movement' and the radiant civil courage of the resistance group White Rose. From the monumental buildings of totalitarian power to the intimate, human places where young students dared to defy an empire – you will discover how ordinary citizens found the strength to set the truth against terror. - 4.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 136 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space 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

      NS-Dokumentationszentrum Muenchen

      10 min

      The location of the former 'Brown House', the administrative heart of the Nazi regime, is today a modern center for historical processing.

    2. 2

      Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismus

      10 min

      A solemn memorial site with an eternal flame, honoring all victims of the Nazi regime.

    3. 3

      Viscardigasse

      10 min

      A narrow alley, marked with bronze paving stones, that was used by locals to avoid the mandatory Hitler salute.

    4. 4

      Professor Huber Platz

      10 min

      A place in honor of Kurt Huber, the university professor who accompanied the White Rose as a mentor and designed its last leaflet.

    5. 5

      DenkStatte Weisse Rose

      10 min

      Bronze replicas of the White Rose leaflets, permanently scattered over the cobblestones, freezing their last act of defiance in time.

    6. 6

      Stop 6

      10 min

      The large atrium inside where Sophie Scholl threw the leaflets, which led to her arrest.

    7. 7

      Justizpalast

      10 min

      The imposing courthouse where the members of the White Rose were sentenced to death, which concluded their history of resistance.

    Meeting and pickup

    From Munich Central Station with local public transport towards the NS Documentation Center. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

    End point

    Walk from the Justice Palace to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Munich Central 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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