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- German
- English
Travel back to the 1970s, when Mönchengladbach brought about a football revolution. This tour reconstructs the spatial and emotional journey of a match day: from the celebrations on the Old Market Square to the tense ascent to Bökelstraße and to the preserved stands of the former stadium. Find out how the young foal elf connected workers and high society and how legendary moments like the post break of 1971 shaped the city. A sociological look into the soul of a city that dominated German football for a glorious time.
- 3.2 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 93 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in society, everyday life, and history
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 to the Old Market using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Alter Markt, Mönchengladbach, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Bökelberg Memorial Site to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mönchengladbach Central Station. The starting point is the Bökelberg Memorial Site in Mönchengladbach. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The medieval epicenter of the city's football joy, where tens of thousands celebrated the five Bundesliga championships of Borussia in the 1970s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
An elegant hall from the Edwardian era, where official municipal receptions for the team took place and bridged the gap between working-class sport and high society.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The main thoroughfare to the stadium, where the fans marched, sang, and drank, created such a sensual gauntlet of anticipation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The steep, physically demanding climb to the stadium, which served as a psychological rite of passage for the fans.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The received ranks of the demolished stadium, site of the legendary post-breaking of 1971 and a monument to fleeting glory.
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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