Self-guided podcast tour: Hernes' secret garden culture

2 hr 24 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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Leave the manicured lawns of public parks and dive into the strictly regulated but personal world of the German allotment garden. Learn how a 19th-century medical experiment developed into an important survival mechanism for miners in the smog-plagued Ruhr area. Discover the paradox of allotment gardens: strict rules about hedge heights and canopy sizes created a democratic refuge that survived wars, welcomed migrant families, and triggered a modern eco-renaissance.

- 6.0 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 144 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life as well as identity, migration & globalization 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 city park, which forms the stage for our exploration of public versus private green spaces
10 min
A former industrial production site that provides the crucial context for why green oases were necessary
10 min
We are entering the allotment gardens to explore their origins as vital food sources for industrial workers
10 min
The heart of the community: the club house, where micro-politics and garden parties all come together
10 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Herne Main Station to Stadtgarten Herne by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Stadtgarten Herne, Herne, 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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