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- German
- English
Dive into the extreme microclimates of a chemical hub. Ludwigshafen is characterized by industrial ambition, but this demanded an overwhelming tribute: the urban heat island. On this tour, you feel the temperature differences up close. We start on the sealed, heat-storing asphalt of the BASF site, go through the dense street canyons of the Hemshof, and end in the deliberately designed oasis of the Ebertpark. Discover the reality of urban ecology, the health crises of hot summer nights, and the sensory design that makes green spaces important urban infrastructure.
- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 95 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
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 Ludwigshafen main station, take local public transport towards BASF Gate 12. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to BASF Gate 12. Please check the current connection with the transport association on the day of travel.
From Ebertpark main entrance, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Ludwigshafen am Rhein main station. The starting point is Ebertpark main entrance, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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The industrial site of the world's largest chemical plant, which forms the starting point for Ludwigshafen's extreme urban heat island.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A small, heavily used green space that illustrates the urgent need for unpaved ground in dense urban neighborhoods.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A classic street canyon that demonstrates the physics of heat trapping and the disruption of nocturnal cooling.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The city's main hospital, which serves as the front line for the severe health effects of urban heatwaves.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The threshold from gray to green. A historical park designed as a sensory oasis and climate refuge.
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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