Self-guided podcast tour Dortmund: The working soul of BVB
Dortmund, Germanyby Red Thread
- 1.7 hours
- Free cancellation
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- Up to 99 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Discover the rough, rebellious, and deeply human origins of Borussia Dortmund. This is not just a football tour; it is a journey back in time to the heart of the North City in 1909. You walk through the same streets where steelworkers, miners, and rebellious youth clashed with the strict Catholic Church to forge a community from which the legendary Yellow Wall would later emerge. Experience the places, sounds, and stories of the 'Malocher', who created a worldwide phenomenon with their bare hands. - 2.6 km long route with 7 stations in 102 minutes - Topics: History & Memory as well as Society & Everyday Life Self-guided podcast tour Flexible usable via the app
What's included
- Flexible start time and individual pace
- Access to the self-guided podcast tour in the app
- Use on your own smartphone
- Audio guide in German and English
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
The imposing Catholic church, in which Kaplan Hubert Dewald's strict anti-football stance unintentionally triggered the rebellion that led to the founding of BVB.
- 2
Borsigplatz
10 min
The iconic roundabout, which serves as the symbolic heart of Borussia Dortmund and a traditional place for championship celebrations.
- 3
Stop 3
10 min
The exact birthplace of Borussia Dortmund, where 18 young men gathered in a pub to found the club despite the church's physical resistance.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
A former Catholic orphanage that illustrates the immense social infrastructure of the church, against which the young workers rebelled to found their own brotherhood.
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
Housed in the former gatehouse of the Westfalenhütte, it stands for the extreme working conditions that shaped the identity of the 'laborers'.
- 6
Stop 6
10 min
The location of the BVB's first home stadium, which was built by the fans themselves before it was expropriated by the Nazi regime in 1937 and the club had to move to the Rote Erde stadium.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
A historical sports park built on expropriated club grounds, which the workers' community finally reclaimed as a center for popular sports culture.
Meeting and pickup
From Dortmund main station you can reach the Trinity Church by public transport; the last few minutes you walk. Check the current connection beforehand.
End point
From Hoeschpark, you go to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Dortmund main station. Check the current connection beforehand.
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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