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- German
- English
Salzgitter-Lebenstedt did not grow organically over centuries, but was designed on paper in the 1930s as the "city of the future" for the Reichswerke Hermann Göring. Accompany architecture expert Tom and local Emma on a profound journey through a city built on a fascist grid. Discover the reality of forced labor behind the propaganda, the effect of functionalist zoning separation, and the later struggle of the residents to give the authoritarian building plan life and a soul of their own.
- 6.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 160 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Salzgitter main station with local public transport towards Salzgitter town hall. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Rathaus Salzgitter, Salzgitter, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from Salzgittersee (East Bank) to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Salzgitter main station. The starting point is Salzgittersee (East bank), Salzgitter, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The administrative center that reveals the shift from the planned Nazi megalomania to the democratic modesty of the post-war period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A visual representation of the complex development of the city and the forced incorporation of settlements.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The green lung, which illustrates the functionalist zoning separation and the psychological need for nature.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A 19th-century church that survived the Nazi era and stands for the continuation of spiritual spaces.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The commercial heart of the city, which illuminates the emotional reality of an artificial downtown.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The first construction phases that reveal the obsession with light, air, and the social engineering of the small family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The ultimate recreation area that contrasts the "Strength Through Joy" mentality with the modern escape from everyday life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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