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Dive into the raw, visually impressive streets of the Cologne district of Ehrenfeld. This is not just a tour along beautiful murals; it is a captivating journey through a neighborhood that is fighting for its soul. Discover how illegal graffiti, massive commissioned works, and tiny paste-ups serve as a visual diary of resistance, industrial decay, and unstoppable gentrification. Listen closely – the walls here are speaking to you.
- 4.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 115 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and urbanism & innovation
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 Cologne Central Station with local public transport towards the Edelweißpiraten mural. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the mural at Schönsteinstraße 1a. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From the Leyendeckerstraße stops-murals, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Cologne Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A huge, politically charged mural in honor of a local youth resistance group that was executed by the Nazis. It sets the tone for the rebellious spirit of Ehrenfeld.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The epicenter of Ehrenfeld micro-art, which offers a dense, constantly changing carpet of stickers, paste-ups, and stencil art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
An important meeting point of the community where local youth and artists collaborate and which shows institutional support for urban creativity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
An old industrial site with a historic lighthouse, which today serves as a contested canvas for legal and illegal graffiti amidst intense urban development.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Massive industrial facades that have been transformed into an open-air gallery and present large-format, professional murals by international artists.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A busy traffic hub where professional street art meets the daily commuter flow and summarizes the neighborhood's complex relationship with urban art.
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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