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- German
- English
Dive into the rough, beating heart of German industry and discover a revolutionary philosophy. This tour contrasts the huge chemical plants and working-class neighborhoods of Ludwigshafen with Ernst Bloch's "Principle of Hope." Find out why true utopia is not found in flawless fantasies, but is forged in the smoke, sweat, and struggle of industrial machinery. You will learn to recognize the "not yet" in the rough reality around you.
- 3.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 92 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and senses & emotions
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
Travel from Ludwigshafen Main Station to the Ernst-Bloch-Zentrum by local transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Check the current connection on the travel day with the transport association.
The tour ends at BASF Gate 2 at Karl-Müller-Straße 2. Walk from there to the next stop and take local transport back to the main station. Check the current connection on the travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The perfect starting point, which houses his archive, his library, and his study. Here you will learn about his life and the philosophical core concept of the 'Not-Yet-Conscious'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The huge Miró wall of the museum illustrates Bloch's idea of art as a 'pre-appearance' of a utopian future and brings vibrant hope into a cityscape of post-war concrete.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The heart of the historic working-class district Hemshof. Discover here Bloch's Marxist roots and his belief that hope arises from lack, hunger, and the struggle of the working class for a better life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The ultimate symbol of Ludwigshafen's rough industrialism. In conclusion, it is about Bloch's concept of 'home' – not a romanticized past, but a future built through work, transformation, and the principle of hope.
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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