Podcast Tour The Rebirth of Hildesheim in the 1950s

1 hr 22 minGerman, EnglishLower Saxony, Germany

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Discover the psychological and architectural depths of the reconstruction of Hildesheim after the war. Behind the medieval facades hides a story of survival, trauma, and the modernist dream of the 1950s. This tour shows concrete, clinker, and pastel-colored tiles not as flaws, but as bold witnesses to the rebirth of a city from the ashes of the Second World War.

- 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 82 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, art, design, and aesthetics 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

Literaturhaus St. Jakobi 3
Jakobikirchgasse, Hildesheim, Germany
A medieval church that was rebuilt with a sparse, minimalist interior of the 1950s, reflecting the theological modernism of the post-war period.
10 min
The main shopping street with covered arcades from the 1950s, pastel-colored til
es, and the architecture of the economic miracle.
10 min
A square that shows a stark visual contrast between a restored Gothic church tow
er and pragmatic 1950s residential blocks.
10 min
The historic marketplace, which was rebuilt in the 1980s famous as a medieval re
plica after the city demolished its modernist buildings from the 1950s.
10 min
A preserved street scene from the 1950s that serves as a living museum of post-war retail architecture
10 min
TfN Theater fur Niedersachsen
Theaterstrasse 6, Hildesheim, Germany
The city theater, which was rebuilt in 1949 and symbolizes the democratic, cultural, and psychological rebirth of the post-war period.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Hildesheim main station take local transport towards St. Jakobi Church. A few minutes walk from the next stop to the church. Check the current connection on the travel day 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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