Share this tour
Offered languages
- German
- English
Enter a paradox. Hall building A is a huge former munitions factory that once fueled the darkest chapters of the Second World War. Today it is a utopian laboratory for the future of digital art and design. Accompany Clara, a down-to-earth design enthusiast, and Victor, a passionate architectural historian, on their journey through the ghosts of industrial past and the bright screens of the 'Electronic Bauhaus'. This immersive, consciousness-expanding audio walk will challenge everything you think you know about architecture, memorial culture, and the power of art to rewrite history.
- 0.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 65 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design, aesthetics, and history
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 Karlsruhe main station with local public transport towards Platz der Menschenrechte. From the nearest stop, it's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Walk from the Municipal Gallery Karlsruhe to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Karlsruhe Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
-
1Zentrum Fuer Kunst Und Medien
At the Place of Human Rights, the dark industrial past of the location is introduced and the history of forced labor is contrasted with today's commitment to human rights.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The ZKM forecourt opens up to the 300-meter-long hall building A and focuses on the architectural rescue and the preservation of its raw industrial aesthetic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Zentrum Fuer Kunst Und Medien
In the ZKM foyer and ZKM_Kubus, the digital world begins: The Klangdom makes spatial acoustic art immediately tangible.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Zentrum Fuer Kunst Und Medien
The ZKM | Museum of Media Art in Lichthöfen 1 and 2 shows the development of traditional art towards interactive, screen-based, and algorithmic media.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The pedagogical core of the complex continues the Bauhaus legacy through interdisciplinary training in design, art, and theory.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The City Gallery offers an grounding contrast and reconnects the high-tech focus of the ZKM with classical art history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
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.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
