Podcast Tour Leverkusen: The Werkself - Alchemy of a Master

2 hr 24 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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Discover the soul of the 'Invincibles'. This is not an ordinary football tour; it is a deep dive into how a pharmaceutical giant created a city and a sports culture out of nothing. From the dark days of 'Vizekusen' to the euphoria of the undefeated 2024 season, we follow the red thread through workers' settlements, industrial cathedrals, and the stadium that built the chemistry. Come with us and uncover the secret formula behind the masterpiece.

- 4.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 144 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

The bourgeois gate to the industrial city, the calm before the storm of the stadium district
10 min
Erholungshaus
Nobelstrasse 37, Leverkusen, Germany
The cultural cradle of the 'factory family', built in 1908, to cultivate the body and mind of the workers.
10 min
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
Wiesdorfer Platz, Leverkusen, Germany
The 'Dom von Wiesdorf', a church in industrial design, which witnessed the darkest hours of the city.
10 min
Ostermann-Arena
Bismarckstr. 125, Leverkusen, Germany
Home of giants and elves – proof that Bayer's sporting empire extends far beyond football.
10 min
Ulrich-haberland-stadion
Bismarckstrasse 124, Leverkusen, Germany
The amateur stadium named after a CEO, which emphasizes the corporate hierarchy and the talent incubator.
10 min
The modern temple of craftsmanship, with the Makrolon roof and the echo of the unbeaten season
10 min
Stadioneck Leverkusen
Karl-Marx-Str. 36, Leverkusen, Germany
The indispensable fan pub where the soul of the club resides and the bridge between corporate structure and fan passion is built.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

From Leverkusen Main Station take local public transport towards Friedrich-Ebert-Platz. A few minutes walk from the nearest stop to Friedrich-Ebert-Platz. Check connections on the day of travel with the local transport association.

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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