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Self-guided podcast tour Hamburg The Cradle of HSV

Hamburg, Germanyby Red Thread

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

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Overview

Discover the bourgeois soul of Hamburger SV and follow the traces of its early history between Dammtor, Rotherbaum, and Pöseldorf. This self-guided audio tour connects sports history with the social life of the city and shows how places, clubs, and communities have shaped the Hamburg football heritage. - 2.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 114 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      10 min

      The historic Art Nouveau gate that separates the city center from the affluent district of Rotherbaum.

    2. 2

      Stop 2

      10 min

      The open green space where English disease was first played by local students.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      10 min

      A magnificent building that represents the bourgeois, academic milieu of the Rotherbaum district.

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      10 min

      The location of the former sports field at Rothenbaum, the fortress of HSV before the Bundesliga era.

    5. 5

      Stop 5

      10 min

      The historical transport hub for fans that still preserves the atmosphere of past match days.

    6. 6

      Stop 6

      10 min

      A walk through the residential area where the club's benefactors lived, in contrast to the more modest residences of the players.

    7. 7

      Stop 7

      10 min

      The center of Pöseldorf and the HSV chic playground in the 70s and 80s.

    8. 8

      Stop 8

      10 min

      A legendary rock'n'roll bar and living museum of the Hamburg scene of the 70s and 80s.

    Meeting and pickup

    From Hamburg Central Station with local public transport towards Dammtor Station. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Hamburg Dammtor station, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

    End point

    Walk from Zwick Pöseldorf to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Hamburg Central Station. The starting point is Zwick Pöseldorf, Hamburg, Germany. 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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