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Dive into the contradictory world of the young Bertolt Brecht. This captivating audio journey explores the tension between his sheltered bourgeois upbringing and his wild, rebellious nature. Discover how the rough annual fairs, the quiet canals, and the rigid institutions of the provincial city of Augsburg shaped the revolutionary creator of epic theatre.
- A 4.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops in 117 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
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 Augsburg to Brechthaus using public transport. Go the last bit to Brechthaus, Auf dem Rain 7, 86152 Augsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Augsburger Plärrer, Langenmantelstraße, 86153 Augsburg, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Augsburg. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The birthplace of Bertolt Brecht, located in a historic working-class district. Here the foundation for his lifelong fascination with class differences was laid.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The wealthy bourgeois home where Brecht spent his formative years and wrote his first scandalous play 'Baal'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A historic boat rental on the city moat, where the young Brecht and his clique cultivated their unconventional, anti-bourgeois personas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The state theater, where Brecht worked as a critic and wrote devastating reviews that attacked the foundations of bourgeois illusion theater.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Brecht's former gymnasium, where he caused a massive scandal with a sharply worded anti-war essay during the First World War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The traditional folk festival ground where the raw, unpretentious entertainment inspired Brecht's revolutionary 'Epic Theatre'.
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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