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- German
- English
Dive into the harsh, ice-cold autumn of 1918. The German Empire is collapsing, the war is lost, but the naval command wants one last, suicidal battle. Accompany your guides on a Red Thread Tour through the streets of Kiel, where simple sailors and shipyard workers said "no." Discover how a mutiny in the harbor exploded into a full-blown revolution that toppled the emperor and gave birth to a republic. This is a story of blood on the cobblestones, red banners on imperial towers, and the raw power of the people.
- 4.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 117 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory 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 Kiel main station to Wilhelmplatz by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Wilhelmplatz. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Baltic Sea quay in the Kiel harbor to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Kiel main station. The starting point is the Baltic Sea quay. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The huge open-air venue where tens of thousands gathered on November 4th and solidified the power of the revolution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The bloody turning point when the military shot at unarmed demonstrators and ignited the armed uprising.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The trade union building, which became the organizational heart of the revolution and the birthplace of the 14 points.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Landeshauptstadt Kiel | Rathaus
The seat of the city administration, which was quickly taken over by revolutionaries who hoisted a red flag from its tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The naval headquarters where Admiral Souchon was forced to surrender to the mutineers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ostseekai
Looking at the waters where the high seas fleet anchored and where the initial mutiny began.
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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