Self-guided podcast tour Reutlingen: Interwoven in time

2 hr 57 minGerman, EnglishBaden-Württemberg, Germany

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Take a look behind the scenes of Reutlingen and discover a city that was literally built on threads. This captivating journey takes you from the paternalistic worker villages of the early 20th century to the highly modern, robot-woven facades of tomorrow. You will uncover the hidden social, economic, and material forces that shaped this industrial power center, and recognize how the simple act of weaving held an entire community together – for better or for worse.

- 7.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 177 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory 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

A historical workers' settlement from 1903 that illustrates the paternalistic social structure of that era
10 min
Once a huge textile mill, this repurposed industrial area represents the extent
of historical production and modern change.
10 min
Zunftbrunnen
Oberamteistrasse, Reutlingen, Germany
A historic fountain that celebrates the powerful medieval guilds, including the weavers.
10 min
Industriemagazin
Eberhardstrasse 14, Reutlingen, Germany
A museum that houses a huge collection of historical industrial machinery and offers a tangible insight into factory reality.
10 min
This institution, founded in the 19th century, linked textile production with Christian social welfare
10 min
The spatial and historical bridge between the industrial city and the academic center of Hochschule Reutlingen
10 min
A spectacular new textile research center with a robotically woven facade, representing the high-tech future
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Travel from Reutlingen main station to Gmindersdorf using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Gmindersdorf, Reutlingen, 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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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