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Offered languages
- German
- English
RWTH Aachen is celebrated worldwide as a giant of engineering and high-tech innovation. But beneath the shiny surface of its status as an excellent university hides a rough, hidden reality. Accompany Lukas, a sociologist, and his good friend Angela from Aachen as they look behind the scenes of this prestigious institution. You will discover the intense socioeconomic struggles, the alarming reality of mental health, and the vibrant, grassroots counterculture that the students have built to survive. This is not a tour of monuments; it is a journey into the psychological and physical spaces where academic pressure meets human resilience.
- 3.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 108 min.
- Ideal for social gatherings & everyday life as well as power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the community garden HirschGrün on Richardstraße. From Aachen main station take local public transport towards HirschGrün, get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
The tour ends at C.A.R.L. on Claßenstraße. Walk from here to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Aachen main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A community garden initiated by students, which offers ecological resistance against the high-tech focus of the university.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A non-commercial cultural café that offers fair-trade products and a print-free social space for students.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The imposing main building of RWTH Aachen, which symbolizes academic prestige and immense pressure to perform.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A large student dormitory that shows the dense reality of student living and a vibrant, self-managed basement culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The university cafeteria and the student representation, which represent the daily struggle for affordable living and psychological support.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A massive, modern mega-lecture hall center that illustrates the overwhelming size of the academic machine.
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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