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Discover how a city paved over 5,100 square meters of concrete to bring its buried river back to life. This captivating journey explores Siegen's radical transformation from a car-centric concrete jungle to a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban oasis. You will uncover the technical marvels, the heated public debates, and the ecological successes that have redefined the soul of the city.
1.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 73 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Siegen Hauptbahnhof, travel with local public transport towards the Apollo Theater. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Apollo Theater at Siegbrücke. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Unteres Schloss campus to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Siegen main station. The starting point is the Unteres Schloss campus. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The cultural starting point where modern architecture meets a pedestrian-friendly bridge – a symbol of the city's new priorities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The iconic terraced levels that replaced a huge parking lot and now serve as the city's most popular meeting spot.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A new pedestrian bridge offering the best viewpoint to observe the ecological renaturation of the river, including the vital fish ladders.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Formerly a clogged traffic bottleneck, today a newly designed urban square that connects the lower and upper city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A new green lung for the city, created by the demolition of a brutalist shopping center and showing the continuation of the river project's ethos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The historic Lower Castle, which has now been revived as the central campus of the University of Siegen and represents the demographic change in the renewal of the city.
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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