Podcast Tour Echoes in the Concrete of Berlin's Techno Underground
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Step behind the barriers and strict doormen to discover the raw, anarchic history of the Berlin techno scene. This is not just a tour about music; it is a journey through the spatial history of a divided city, reunited by a 4/4 beat. From Nazi air-raid bunkers that became hardcore clubs to the fights against big corporations on the banks of the Spree – discover how abandoned concrete became a canvas for a global cultural revolution.
- 8.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 210 min.
- Ideal for pop culture & media landscapes and pop culture & media
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3.5 hours
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
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
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Stop 1
A massive air-raid bunker from 1943, which became the toughest Gabber club in the 90s and now houses a private art collection.
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Stop 2
A former substation that housed the E-Werk (1993 - 1997) and made techno a globally recognized movement.
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Stop 3
A huge former power plant that became the new home of the Tresor in 2007 and symbolizes the institutionalization of techno.
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Stop 4
The location of the legendary bar 25, today a cooperative urban village that successfully defended itself against gentrification by corporations.
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Stop 5
The empty plot of land of a beloved, radically inclusive club, which was demolished for luxury development and illustrates the tragedy of the club's demise.
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Stop 6
The former location of Ostgut, the birthplace of Berghain culture, which was demolished to build a huge commercial sports arena.
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Stop 7
The world capital of techno, housed in a former power plant, representing the peak of Berlin's 30-year techno evolution.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
From Berlin Central Station to Boros Bunker using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the meeting point. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
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