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- German
- English
Dive into a city where quantum mechanics was discussed over coffee and the first telegraph wires hummed over medieval streets. This is not an ordinary university tour, but an exploration of Göttingen's role as an intellectual melting pot of the modern world. Accompany a city historian and an expert on the tangible details of the past through the triumphs, quirky traditions, and moral crises of great thinkers. From the Goose Girl fountain to the silent gravestones of the Nobel laureates, you will learn how Göttingen not only harbored genius but actively demanded it.
- 6.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 164 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and 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 tour starts at the Gänseliesel fountain on the Göttingen market square. Open the app at the starting point and begin the tour.
The tour ends at the city cemetery at the Nobel Roundel. The app guides you to the last stop.
Itinerary
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1
The iconic fountain where freshly graduated doctors of Göttingen perform the most famous academic ritual.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The historic auditorium, which represents the institutional prestige and complex history of the university.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A monument to celebrate the collaboration from which the first electromagnetic telegraph emerged.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historic observatory and home of Carl Friedrich Gauss, a refuge for pure mathematics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A modern square in honor of the seven professors who risked everything in 1837 to defend the constitution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A contemporary museum that explores the chaotic, complex, and often political process of knowledge creation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The final resting place of the Göttingen Nobel laureate, a silent testament to mortality and legacy.
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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