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- German
- English
Discover the glorious triumphs and the unvarnished reality of Pforzheim, the legendary gold city. This captivating tour reveals the many layers of a city that transformed an 18th-century orphanage into a global luxury empire. You follow the tracks of the "Rasslers," stand before the vaults that fueled the global precious metal trade, and learn how a city completely destroyed in World War II reinvented itself as a high-tech center for innovative design. Join us and discover the human fates forged in the fires of industry.
- A 6.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops in 158 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
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 Pforzheim to Waisenhausplatz by local public transport. Go the last bit to Waisenhausplatz, Waisenhausplatz, 75172 Pforzheim. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Hochschule Pforzheim - Faculty of Design, Holzgartenstraße 36, 75173 Pforzheim, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Pforzheim. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The historical origin of Goldstadt, where an orphanage in the 18th century produced a worldwide jewelry empire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The financial and material infrastructure that supported the massive industrial production of Goldstadt.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A former Art Nouveau bathhouse that has been transformed into a vibrant workplace for young designers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Housed in a historic factory, it tells the unvarnished story of the working class and heavy machinery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A historic jewelry manufactory, famous for the production of Fabergé eggs and finest craftsmanship.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A world-famous museum dedicated to the history of jewelry, housed in an architectural masterpiece of post-war modernism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
One of Germany's leading design faculties, representing the future of Goldstadt.
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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