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Podcast Tour Freiburg Vauban The Green Paradox
- Duration1h 48m
- Max Travelers30 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, Cultural Tours
Overview
Dive into a radical, 30-year urban experiment. Vauban emerged from the ashes of a French military base, was occupied by anti-nuclear activists, and was transformed into a world-famous eco-district. But what happens when a utopian, car-free neighborhood becomes so desirable that its original creators can no longer afford to live there? Accompany a city planner and an architectural historian as they examine the brilliant engineering, the bitter struggles of the community, and the uncomfortable gentrification of Europe’s most famous sustainable suburb.
– 3.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 108 min.
– Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
– Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
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What's included
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
Itinerary
The main entrance square and traffic hub, which illustrates the car-reduced concept and the integration of the tram line.
A highly efficient biomass power plant on the corner of Clara-Immerwahr-Strau00dfe and Marie-Curie-Strau00dfe, which supplies the district with heat and electricity.
The communal heart of Vauban, housed in a preserved military barracks, which represents the neighborhood's grassroots democratic origins.
An alternative, self-organized housing project that emerged from the early squatting movement.
A prime example of a building complex erected by citizens without traditional developers.
A car-free residential street that reclaims public space for children and community life.
The world's first plus-energy house, designed by Rolf Disch, that physically rotates to follow the sun.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.