Podcast Tour The Battle for Brunswick's Soul

How do you rebuild a city when ninety percent of its history burns to ashes in a single night? This tour takes you into the heart of Braunschweig, a medieval trading metropolis that had to reinvent itself after the firestorm of 1944. Discover the ideological struggles that shape today's cityscape: the dreams of the car-friendly city, islands of tradition, and modern compromises between commerce and memory culture. From the reconstructed castle that hides a shopping center to the Old Weigh House, first rebuilt in the 1990s, the tour asks: What makes a city authentic?

2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min. Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation. Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals. With audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app.