Self-guided podcast tour Erlangen The Blueprint of Refuge
Nuremberg, Germanyby Red Thread
- 3.0 hours
- Free cancellation
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- Up to 99 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Erlangen is a city that in its current form should almost not exist. It was reinvented several times: first by French Huguenot refugees who built a strictly planned Baroque new town in the 17th century, later by Siemens engineers who came from divided Berlin in the 20th century and created monumental post-war tech buildings. This tour shows the surprising parallels between the two upheavals and the tension between utopian urban planning and human reality. Follow the path from the refuge to the global center of medical technology. - 7.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 183 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation 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
Hugenottenkirche
10 min
The spiritual anchor of the French refugees and the birth of the planned new town.
- 2
Stadtmuseum Erlangen
10 min
Housed in the Old Town Hall, it shows the Baroque grid and early industrialization.
- 3
Schlossgarten
10 min
The power center of the Margrave and the home of the FAU University.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
The iconic former Siemens headquarters from the 1950s, symbol of the corporate era.
- 5
Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum
10 min
Presents the heritage of medical technology and precision mechanics in Erlangen.
- 6
Stop 6
10 min
A modern, planned district that highlights today's international social fabric.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
The future of corporate urbanism, which contrasts the closed past with open innovation.
Meeting and pickup
From Erlangen main station to Hugenottenkirche by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Huguenot Church. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
End point
From the Siemens Campus Erlangen, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Erlangen main station. The starting point is the Siemens Campus Erlangen. 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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