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- German
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Göttingen is not just a picturesque university city, but a permanent ideological battlefield. On this tour, you look behind the postcard-like facades and dive into the contested rooms that make up the true character of the city. From the mysterious, militant conservative student associations of the 19th century to the graffiti-covered strongholds of modern Antifa – you will discover how generations of students have fought for the soul of their society. This is a journey through the architecture of resistance, the paradox of institutional power, and the lasting legacy of radical protests.
- 3.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 109 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space
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 Göttingen main station with local public transport towards the AStA of the University of Göttingen. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Walk from OM10 to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Göttingen Central Station. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The General Student Committee, a purpose-built facility that has served for decades as a machine room for left-wing university politics and radical organization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The historical core of the university, a square that serves as a spatial memory for centuries of student protests, especially the 68 movement.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A traditional, conservative, striking association, founded in 1809, which represents the elite and mysterious counterpart to Göttingen student life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A self-managed, graffiti-covered autonomous center that has served as a fortress of the Göttingen Antifa and the radical left since the 1980s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A collectively run bookstore, founded in the 1970s, that serves as a surviving intellectual center and decentralized library for the radical left.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A formerly occupied union building that became a legalized housing syndicate and represents modern development and the compromises of radical direct action.
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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