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- German
- English
Discover the hidden engines of Ulm. This is a journey through the veins of human progress and its ecological consequences. From medieval watermills that shaped the oldest quarters of the city, to the taming of the Danube, to laboratories that design our renewable future. Accompany a city planner and an environmental historian in their debate about the cost of energy, the beauty of engineering, and the balance between use and nature conservation. You will never see a river, a bridge, or a light switch the same way again.
- 5.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 147 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the Lochmühle in the Fischerviertel, Gerbergasse 6. Please wait at the historic waterwheel a few minutes before the start.
The tour ends at the energy park of the University of Applied Sciences Ulm on the Albert-Einstein-Allee campus. Go from here to the next stop for onward travel.
Itinerary
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1
A historic mill in Ulm's oldest quarter, which is significant for the beginnings of mechanical hydropower and the early water engineering development of the Blau.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A citizen-funded solar system that represents the shift of the basic movement towards decentralized, renewable energy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A bridge over the Danube that illuminates the river's historical role as a wild border and its transformation into an artificial trade route.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A monument to industrial hydropower, showing the quantum leap in fluid mechanics and efficiency.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A massive steam turbine that represents the decoupling of energy from geography and the beginning of dependence on fossil fuels.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
An educational campus showing modern energy research and the future of decentralized, ecological power generation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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