Podcast Tour Leverkusen: Shadows and Ambitions of a Factory City

3 hr 15 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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Dive into the fascinating, contradictory world of Leverkusen – a city literally built by a chemical giant. On this captivating Red Thread Tour, we explore the deep symbiotic relationship between Bayer AG and the people who lived, worked, and breathed the company culture here. From the raging BayArena to the quiet but exclusive Japanese garden, from idyllic workers' settlements to the buried toxic heritage of Neuland Park: Discover the true cost and comforts of entrepreneurial paternalism.

- 8.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 195 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

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 huge stadium of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which represents the company's profound
investments in local sports and urban identity.
10 min
Christuskirche
Doenhoffstr. 2, Leverkusen, Germany
A historic church, financed by Bayer, to create a spiritual infrastructure and attract workers to the growing industrial city.
10 min
Erholungshaus
Nobelstrasse 37, Leverkusen, Germany
Bayer's own cultural center, which was built in 1908 to bring high art and theater closer to the chemical workers.
10 min
Neuland-Park
Nobelstr. 91, Leverkusen, Germany
A beautiful modern park built directly on a highly toxic former chemical dump, and an example of environmental remediation.
10 min
A received workers' settlement of the company with specific architectural styles
and gardens that should promote loyalty and self-sufficiency.
10 min
A breathtaking Japanese garden that was once the private estate of the Bayer gen
eral director and illustrates the extreme wealth inequality of the factory town.
10 min
Bayer's modern communications center, which represents the company's current, tr
ansparent face against the backdrop of the closed chemical plant.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

From Leverkusen Main Station to BayArena using local public transport. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

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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