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A smartphone displaying a map of Der Trubt des Flusses, a historic site in Prague, with a river and a bridge in the background. 1
A river with a rocky shore, a bridge, and a historic building with towers. 2
A bridge with a gothic church in the background. 3
A historic bridge over a river, a prominent cathedral, and a clear blue sky. 4
A cobblestone square with historic buildings, outdoor seating, and a church with a spire. 5
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$13 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Come to the banks of the Elbe and discover the dramatic, untold stories of Magdeburg's fight against the forces of nature. This is not just a tour about floods; it is a journey into the heart of a community that refused to be washed away. From flooded beer gardens to million-dollar cultural rescue operations, from state-of-the-art engineering to thousands of citizens forming human chains in the middle of the night – you will experience the terrifying power of the river and the unbreakable spirit of the people who call its banks home.

    • 5.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 140 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • MückenWirt Biergarten und Restaurant
    • 14 An der Elbe
    • 39104, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mückenwirt
    • Mückenwirt
    • 39104, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

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Podcast Tour Magdeburg's Wave of Resilience in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 20 minutes2h 20m
    2h 20m
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$12.02
NZ$9.62 x 1 AdultNZ$9.62
Total
The previous price was NZ$12.02 and current price is NZ$9.62
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

MückenWirt Biergarten und Restaurant

  • 10m
A popular local beer garden that became the epicentre of community cohesion during the devastating floods of 2002 and 2013.

Stadthalle Magdeburg

  • 10m
A modernist cultural monument on Rotehorninsel that suffered catastrophic flooding and triggered a massive renovation and a debate about urban priorities.

Albinmüller-Turm

  • 10m
A 60-meter-high observation tower that became a strong visual metaphor and an isolated lighthouse during the 2013 flood.

Hubbrücke Magdeburg

  • 10m
A historic pedestrian suspension bridge that offers a wide view of the river and illustrates the terrifying speed and volume of the flooded Elbe.

Petriförder

  • 10m
The official water level of Magdeburg, a small structure that became the centre of urban anxiety when it recorded a frightening high of 7.47 metres.

Petriförder

  • 10m
The location of Magdeburg's modern mobile flood protection systems, showing the technical triumphs and ethical dilemmas of urban disaster response.

Otto-von-Guericke-Museum in der Lukasklause

  • 10m
A historic defensive tower that became the ultimate symbol of Magdeburg's resilience when thousands of volunteers formed human chains to hold back the flood.

Location

Activity location

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    MückenWirt Biergarten und Restaurant
    • 14 An der Elbe
    • 39104, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mückenwirt
    • Mückenwirt
    • 39104, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

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