Embark on a journey through the rugged, nostalgic streets of Wedding and Gesundbrunnen and discover the forgotten roots of Hertha BSC. Before the monumental Olympic Stadium there was "Die Plumpe" – an intimate, loud neighborhood stadium where the working-class heart of Berlin beat. Walk the historical paths of fans on match days, stand exactly where the Berlin Wall tragically divided the fan community, and learn how a local club became a legend. This is a story about football, division, and the unbreakable spirit of a community.
- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 81 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life
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Travel from Berlin Central Station to Gesundbrunnen station by local transport. The meeting point is on Hanne-Sobek-Platz directly above the station. Check the current connection on the travel day.
The tour ends at the Ringbahnsteig of Gesundbrunnen station in the direction of Westend. Take the S-Bahn or local transport from here back to Berlin Central Station and check the current connection on the day of travel.
An inconspicuous place dedicated to Hertha's first true working-class hero and which laid the foundation for the club's golden age in the 1920s.
The bustling transport hub that served as an emotional and social gateway for tens of thousands of fans during match days.
An iconic, sprawling iron bridge that served as a ceremonial path and transition point for fans on their way to the stadium.
The former border strip where the Berlin Wall stood illustrates the tragic division of the congregation and the demolition of the stadium.
The modern platform symbolizes the club's transition from the intimate Plumpe to the monumental Olympic Stadium.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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