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- German
- English
Step out of the shadow of modern stadiums and dive into the beating heart of a working-class city that once conquered European football. This captivating audio journey takes you back to the 1970s, when a struggling textile town produced a team of wild, young players known as the 'Fohlen'. Discover how your revolutionary, offensive style of play not only won championships but forged an unbreakable civic identity that still pulses through the streets, shops, and preserved stadium terraces of Mönchengladbach today.
- 7.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 161 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
Meeting and pickup
From Mönchengladbach main station, you can reach the Alter Markt by public transport towards the city center. For the last minutes you walk. Please check the connection on the travel day.
From the Bökelberg Monument, you go to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Mönchengladbach main station. Please check the connection on the travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The historic, bourgeois heart of the city, where the massive championship celebrations took place in the 1970s and sealed the bond between the team and the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A modern sales room that illustrates the transition of the nickname 'Fohlen' from a journalistic metaphor to a permanent, city-wide commercial brand.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A grassroots organization on the edge of the Eicken district that maintains the working-class identity of the club through youth work and social engagement.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The received terrace landscape of the demolished Bökelberg stadium, which serves as a profound, physical monument to the era of the 1970s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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