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- German
- English
Discover the psychological and architectural depths of the reconstruction of Hildesheim after the war. Behind the medieval facades hides a story of survival, trauma, and the modernist dream of the 1950s. This tour shows concrete, clinker, and pastel-colored tiles not as flaws, but as bold witnesses to the rebirth of a city from the ashes of the Second World War.
- 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 82 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, art, design, and aesthetics
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 Hildesheim main station take local transport towards St. Jakobi Church. A few minutes walk from the next stop to the church. Check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
Walk from the Theater für Niedersachsen to the nearest stop and take local transport back to Hildesheim main station. Check current connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1
A medieval church that was rebuilt with a sparse, minimalist interior of the 1950s, reflecting the theological modernism of the post-war period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The main shopping street with covered arcades from the 1950s, pastel-colored tiles, and the architecture of the economic miracle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A square that shows a stark visual contrast between a restored Gothic church tower and pragmatic 1950s residential blocks.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historic marketplace, which was rebuilt in the 1980s famous as a medieval replica after the city demolished its modernist buildings from the 1950s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A preserved street scene from the 1950s that serves as a living museum of post-war retail architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The city theater, which was rebuilt in 1949 and symbolizes the democratic, cultural, and psychological rebirth of the post-war period.
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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