Podcast Tour Freiburg Vauban The Green Paradox

1 hr 48 minGerman, EnglishFreiburg, Germany

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Dive into a radical, 30-year urban experiment. Vauban emerged from the ashes of a French military base, was occupied by anti-nuclear activists, and was transformed into a world-famous eco-district. But what happens when a utopian, car-free neighborhood becomes so desirable that its original creators can no longer afford to live there? Accompany a city planner and an architectural historian as they examine the brilliant engineering, the bitter struggles of the community, and the uncomfortable gentrification of Europe's most famous sustainable suburb.

- 3.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 108 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
Point-to-point navigation between stops

What you'll do

The main entrance square and traffic hub, which illustrates the car-reduced concept and the integration of the tram line
10 min
A highly efficient biomass power plant on the corner of Clara-Immerwahr-Straße a
nd Marie-Curie-Straße, which supplies the district with heat and electricity.
10 min
The communal heart of Vauban, housed in a preserved military barracks, which rep
resents the neighborhood's grassroots democratic origins.
10 min
An alternative, self-organized housing project that emerged from the early squatting movement
10 min
A prime example of a building complex erected by citizens without traditional developers
10 min
A car-free residential street that reclaims public space for children and community life
10 min
The world's first plus-energy house, designed by Rolf Disch, that physically rotates to follow the sun
10 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Freiburg im Breisgau main station to Paula-Modersohn-Platz by local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Check connection on travel day.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Podcast Tour Freiburg Vauban The Green Paradox

Overview

What's included

Itinerary

What you'll do

The main entrance square and traffic hub, which illustrates the car-reduced concept and the integration of the tram line

A highly efficient biomass power plant on the corner of Clara-Immerwahr-Straße a

The communal heart of Vauban, housed in a preserved military barracks, which rep

An alternative, self-organized housing project that emerged from the early squatting movement

A prime example of a building complex erected by citizens without traditional developers

A car-free residential street that reclaims public space for children and community life

The world's first plus-energy house, designed by Rolf Disch, that physically rotates to follow the sun

Meeting point

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