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Podcast Tour Ulm: The Tower Top and the Space-Time Continuum

Baden-Württemberg, Germanyby Red Thread

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

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Overview

Discover the soul of Ulm on a journey that connects the physical with the conceptual. This tour shows you how a proud, independent medieval city financed the world's tallest church tower and how it gave birth to Albert Einstein centuries later – the mind that completely redefined our understanding of the universe. Come with us and decipher the deep connections between tremendous civic pride, architectural audacity, and the abstract genius of the theory of relativity. 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 120 min. Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, urbanism, and innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from 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

      Albert Einstein Denkmal

      10 min

      An abstract sculpture by Max Bill near Einstein's birthplace, introducing the theme of intellectual ambition.

    2. 2

      Stop 2

      10 min

      A modern urban square in honor of the physicist, representing the integration of scientific heritage into today's infrastructure.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      10 min

      The center for adult education named after Einstein, which emphasizes its legacy of humanism and democratic education.

    4. 4

      Einstein-brunnen

      10 min

      A quirky fountain depicting Einstein's famous photo with a sticking-out tongue and showing the city's loving relationship with him.

    5. 5

      Stop 5

      10 min

      The heart of the city's historical ambitions, with the world's tallest church tower, which was entirely financed by the citizens.

    6. 6

      Stop 6

      10 min

      The constant workshop dedicated to the preservation of the monastery and tells the story of continuous, intergenerational commitment.

    7. 7

      Stop 7

      10 min

      The astronomical clock from the 16th century at the town hall, which bridges a narrative gap between timekeeping and the theory of relativity.

    8. 8

      Stop 8

      10 min

      The historic swearing house, which represents the deep-rooted bourgeois independence that allowed the citizens to finance their great ambitions.

    Meeting and pickup

    From Ulm main station to the Einstein Monument by local public transport. 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 swearing house to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Ulm main station. Please check the current connection with the local transport association 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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