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- German
- English
Dive into the brilliant, fractured mind of one of the greatest female writers of the 20th century. This captivating audio biography takes you through the misty, medieval streets of Klagenfurt and illuminates the deep tension between an oppressive provincial youth and the development into a worldly literary icon. Discover how Ingeborg Bachmann transformed the fog, the architecture, and the dark war history of her hometown into a world-renowned poetic voice.
- 4.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 124 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
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 Klagenfurt main station with local public transport towards Ingeborg Bachmann House. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to Henselstraße 26. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Robert Musil Literature Museum, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Klagenfurt main station. The starting point is the Robert Musil Literature Museum, Klagenfurt, Austria. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The modest apartment building where Ingeborg Bachmann was born in 1926 – the starting point of our tour and her provincial beginnings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The gymnasium that Bachmann attended during the Nazi occupation – a decisive place for his understanding of totalitarianism and language.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Altes Rathaus, Alter Platz
The historic center of Klagenfurt, vividly captured in Bachmann's autobiographical narrative "Youth in an Austrian City."
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The atmospheric beginning of the Lendkanal, which embodies the melancholic, foggy beauty of Bachmann's lyrical poetry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The modern radio studio where the renowned Ingeborg Bachmann Prize is awarded and which has institutionalized her legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A museum dedicated to Carinthian writers and offering a permanent exhibition on Bachmann's life and his worldwide literary influence.
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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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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