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- German
- English
Leave the romantic postcard idyll of Heidelberg behind and discover a hidden, highly exclusive world unfolding right before your eyes. On this Red Thread Tour, you will explore the mysterious German student fraternities – student corporations that have shaped academic and political life for centuries. From secret mensa rings and ritual facial scars to historical student fraternities and million-dollar alumni networks, we move on the narrow ridge between lifelong brotherhood and controversial elite. Prepare to view this advanced university city from a completely different, provocative perspective.
1.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 89 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society and everyday life
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Heidelberg main station with local public transport towards Alte Universität. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Check connection on travel day.
Walk from Corps Suevia Heidelberg to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Heidelberg Central Station. Check connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The historical heart of the university and an important place in the history of student fraternities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The historic student prison where students were imprisoned for minor offenses and left their marks on the walls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A historic student pub that tells the story of Heidelberg's corporate and university life to this day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The villa of a long-established, aristocratically influenced student association, in whose history the Mensur also plays a role.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A student association with roots in the German gymnastics movement and its special connection between community and body culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A connection between historical democratic ideals and today's controversies surrounding allegations of right-wing extremism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The representative villa of a traditional Heidelberg student association and end of the tour.
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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