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- German
- English
Dive into the poignant, tragically beautiful world of Felix Nussbaum, a brilliant painter whose life and art were destroyed by the rise of fascism. This captivating journey takes you through the streets of Osnabrück, contrasting the warm, promising places of its youth with the terrifying bureaucratic centers of Nazi terror. The tour culminates in the architectural masterpiece of the Felix-Nussbaum House, where Daniel Libeskind's confusing design makes the psychological burden of exile physically tangible. Prepare yourself for an emotional, intellectual, and unforgettable confrontation with memory, art, and the resistance against forgetting.
- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 90 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and art, design, and aesthetics
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 Osnabrück main station with local public transport towards the Old Synagogue Memorial. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Old Synagogue memorial. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
The tour ends at the Felix-Nussbaum House in the Museumsquartier Osnabrück. From there, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Osnabrück main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The empty plot of land of the former synagogue, which was destroyed in 1938 – a symbol of the violent eradication of Jewish life in Osnabrück.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The parental home of Felix Nussbaum, marked by brass cobblestones that remind of his murdered family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic gymnasium that Felix attended. It stands for the classical education and the bright future that was promised to him.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Schloss Osnabruck
A historic castle whose west wing served as the headquarters of the Gestapo – a symbol of the bureaucratic terror of the Nazi regime.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The former headquarters of the NSDAP in Osnabrück, which is in frightening proximity to the museum dedicated to its victims.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Felix Nussbaum Haus
Daniel Libeskind's architectural masterpiece, designed with confusing axes to make the life, exile, and murder of Nussbaum physically tangible.
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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