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- German
- English
Discover the hidden, emotional story of Wolfsburg. Beyond the huge Volkswagen plants and German engineering, a story of Mediterranean resilience is hidden. Follow the traces of the Italian 'guest workers' of 1962, who arrived in icy temperatures to live in segregated wooden barracks, and eventually sparked a cultural and culinary revolution. This captivating tour shows you how espresso, solidarity, and the simple evening stroll transformed a rigid industrial city into a vibrant, multicultural home.
- A 6.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops in 155 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in identity, migration, globalization, and food culture culinary identity
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from the central transport hub in Wolfsburg to Wolfsburg main station using local public transport. Go the last bit to Wolfsburg main station, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 38440 Wolfsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Großer Schillerteich, Schillerteich, 38440 Wolfsburg, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Wolfsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The main train station, where the first Italian guest workers arrived in 1962, marking the beginning of a demographic revolution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A large bridge that once overlooked the 'Italian village', a segregated camp of wooden barracks where the first guest workers lived under harsh conditions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic business district where early Italian restaurants and bars introduced gelato and espresso, thus bridging the cultural gap.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A large public square dedicated to the Italian community, symbolizing their transformation from marginalized workers to influential, established citizens.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Italian consular agency, a rare diplomatic outpost in a small town, representing the sheer size and political weight of the local Italian diaspora.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Italian Catholic Mission, which served as an important spiritual oasis and center for social services for workers suffering from homesickness.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A beautiful public park where the Italian tradition of the 'passeggiata' has been adopted, which shows real, organic cultural integration.
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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