Self-guided podcast tour The Hagen Sound Revolution

1 hr 53 minGerman, EnglishRhine River, Germany

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In the late 1970s, the gray, post-industrial city of Hagen became the epicenter of a musical earthquake. Discover the 'Hagener Szene', where punk met the neon aesthetic of the New German Wave. Stroll through the streets where Nena's band found its first notes before guitarist Carlo Karges dreamed of 99 Luftballons in West Berlin. Explore the places of Extrabreits rebellion anthems and the villas that became breeding grounds for a creative generation. Find out how a working-class and steel city participated in the colorful pop revolution of the 80s.

3.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 113 min. Ideal for everyone interested in pop culture media landscapes and pop culture media Excitingly tells in a podcast style from 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 main station, a symbol of the arrival point for dreamers and the ironic insp
iration for the famous NDW anthem by Extrabreit.
10 min
The central square of the Wehringhausen district, the historical heart of the alternative and creative scene Hagens
10 min
A street lined with magnificent, historicist architecture, which offered afforda
ble, communal living and rehearsal space so important for the 80s music scene.
10 min
Kulturzentrum Pelmke
Pelmkestr. 14, Hagen, Germany
A grassroots democratic cultural center in a former school, embodying the DIY ethos and the constant struggle to preserve alternative free spaces.
10 min
A central park where the youth met and which provided the backdrop to talk about
the fears of the Cold War that inspired world hits like '99 Luftballons'.
10 min
Kongress und Eventpark Stadthalle Hagen
Wasserloses Tal 2, Hagen, Germany
The large entertainment venue that hosted the triumphant home concerts of Hagen's biggest stars and cemented the city's musical heritage.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

The tour starts directly at Hagen main station. Go to the main entrance on the side of the station square upon your arrival. Another ride on public transport is not necessary for the first stop. Please check your train or bus connection on the day of travel.