Podcast Tour Potsdam The Secrets of the Cold War

2 hr 2 minGerman, EnglishPotsdam, Germany

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Leave the idyllic Prussian castles behind and discover the invisible war that split a city and the world. On this journey, you follow the fault lines of the Cold War – from the exchange of agents at the Glienicke Bridge to the cordoned-off streets of the Soviet 'Forbidden City'. Find out how villas became centers of espionage, why a castle on a hill succumbed to decay due to border paranoia, and how world political decisions penetrated even the dark concrete cells of the KGB. This is a story about paranoia, destroyed lives, and the heavy shadows of history.

- 4.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 122 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces 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 iconic Agent Bridge, where the physical division of East and West provided t
he stage for legendary intelligence exchanges.
10 min
A historic villa caught on the border, showing how the Cold War destroyed the lo
cal infrastructure and the lives of the civilian population.
10 min
Schloss Cecilienhof
Im Neuen Garten 11, Potsdam, Germany
The location of the Potsdam Conference of 1945, where the leaders of the Allies made decisions that divided Germany and laid the foundation for the Cold War.
10 min
Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg
Neuer Garten, Potsdam, Germany
A magnificent castle that was closed to the public during the Cold War because it offered a view over the Berlin Wall, and consequently deteriorated severely.
10 min
A confiscated villa marking the entrance to the Forbidden City (Military Town No
7), a cordoned-off Soviet microcity.
10 min
A huge former hospital that was used by the Soviet military counterintelligence
as the administrative heart of the secret police operations.
10 min
The former KGB interrogation prison, a harrowing memorial that offers an intimate look at the human cost of the Cold War
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Potsdam main station, travel towards Glienicker Bridge with local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Glienicker Bridge, Potsdam, Germany. 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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