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- German
- English
Discover the hidden digital heartbeat of Germany. This immersive tour takes you behind the classic facades of Karlsruhe and reveals its secret identity as the birthplace of the German internet and as a pioneering, yet controversial, smart city. Accompany a city planner and a technology historian as they debate the promises of the digital utopia, the ghosts of the industrial past, and the hacker ethos fighting for privacy in the age of absolute connectivity.
- 6.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 171 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation 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 Karlsruhe Main Station with local public transport towards the KIT Faculty of Computer Science. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the KIT Faculty of Computer Science. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From ZKM | Center for Art and Media, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Karlsruhe Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The birthplace of the German internet, where the first email was received in 1984.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A center that translates the academic roots of the internet into applied smart city technologies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A former slaughterhouse transformed into a vibrant startup park with the help of shipping containers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The local branch of the Chaos Computer Club, which represents the hacker ethos and digital civil rights.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rathaus Am Marktplatz
The administrative heart of the city, where digital governance and civic reality meet.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Zentrum Fuer Kunst Und Medien
The Digital Bauhaus researches the social and artistic impact of the internet.
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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