Podcast Tour The Geometry of Exile Felix Nussbaum Osnabrück

1 hr 30 minGerman, EnglishLower Saxony, Germany

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Dive into the poignant, tragically beautiful world of Felix Nussbaum, a brilliant painter whose life and art were destroyed by the rise of fascism. This captivating journey takes you through the streets of Osnabrück, contrasting the warm, promising places of its youth with the terrifying bureaucratic centers of Nazi terror. The tour culminates in the architectural masterpiece of the Felix-Nussbaum House, where Daniel Libeskind's confusing design makes the psychological burden of exile physically tangible. Prepare yourself for an emotional, intellectual, and unforgettable confrontation with memory, art, and the resistance against forgetting.

- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 90 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and art, design, and aesthetics 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 empty plot of land of the former synagogue, which was destroyed in 1938 – a
symbol of the violent eradication of Jewish life in Osnabrück.
10 min
The parental home of Felix Nussbaum, marked by brass cobblestones that remind of his murdered family
10 min
The historic gymnasium that Felix attended
It stands for the classical education and the bright future that was promised to him.
10 min
Schloss Osnabruck
Stadt Osnabruck, Osnabruck, Germany
A historic castle whose west wing served as the headquarters of the Gestapo – a symbol of the bureaucratic terror of the Nazi regime.
10 min
The former headquarters of the NSDAP in Osnabrück, which is in frightening proxi
mity to the museum dedicated to its victims.
10 min
Felix Nussbaum Haus
Lotter Str. 2, Osnabruck, Germany
Daniel Libeskind's architectural masterpiece, designed with confusing axes to make the life, exile, and murder of Nussbaum physically tangible.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Osnabrück main station with local public transport towards the Old Synagogue Memorial. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Old Synagogue memorial. 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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