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Self-guided podcast tour Gelsenkirchen The Soul of Schalke

New2 h 42 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Self-guided podcast tour Gelsenkirchen The Soul of Schalke

About this activity

Discover the beating heart of the Ruhr area on a tour that goes far beyond football. It's not just about FC Schalke 04, but about the miners who made a game a religion. Run through the rough streets where the legendary Schalker Kreisel was born, stand in the church where priests announced the match results from the pulpit, and visit the pub that served as the community's living room. From the dark history of the Nazi era to the transformation of industrial ruins into cultural spaces, this audio journey shows how immigrant workers created an identity that outlasted the end of the coal age.

- 4.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 162 min.

- Ideal for society everyday life as well as history memory

Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

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

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point is at the Schalker Market. Start the tour independently there with the app. From Gelsenkirchen main station with local public transport towards Schalker Markt; in the last few minutes you walk.

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.

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