Dortmund Audio Tour: Landmarks of Legacy and Industry

Above photo: Smial, Wikimedia Commons, FAL. Cropped & resized.

Hidden in the heart of Dortmund, legends and lost voices linger beneath the city’s energetic pulse. Follow this self-guided audio tour to uncover secrets far beyond football and shopping—places where history vibrates behind everyday sights.

Why did resistance fighters vanish inside the forbidding walls of Dortmund’s Pr*son under cover of darkness? What radio scandal sent shockwaves through breakfast tables tuned to 91.2 MHz? Which railway worker once claimed to have seen something inexplicable atop the South Station water tower?

Step through eras scarred by occupation, reborn by artistry, and electrified by unexpected triumphs. Listen as echoes of guillotines, wild airwaves, and midnight engines guide you through avenues few dare to tread. Stories emerge where brick meets barbed wire and music fills city air.

Ready to tune into Dortmund’s deepest frequencies? Press play and dive below the surface—you’re standing at the edge where memory never truly sleeps.

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• Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 4.5 km (2.8 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 8min
  
• Stops: 8 captivating landmarks including water tower of Dortmund South Station, Ostenfriedhof Dortmund, Dortmund Regional Court
  

Experience the charm of Dortmund like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Dortmund's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Dortmund on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Radio 91.2 (5min)
• 🗼  water tower of Dortmund South Station (2min)
• 📍  Dortmund correctional facility (5min)
• 📍  Dortmund Regional Court (2min)
• 📍  State Mining Authority Dortmund (4min)
• 📍  St. Franziskus (Dortmund) (5min)
• 📍  Ostenfriedhof Dortmund (5min)
• 📍  Materna (company) (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Dortmund with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    History (5min)
• 🏛️    Toponym (3min)
• 🏛️    Incorporations (2min)
• 🌍    Layer (3min)
• 🌍    Waters (2min)
• 🌍    Expansion (2min)
• 🌟    Statistical overview (2min)
• 🌟    Population structure (3min)
• 🌟    Income and benefit structure (3min)
• 🎭    Overview (3min)
• 🎭    Political history (3min)
• 🎭    Council and Lord Mayor (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Smial, Wikimedia Commons, FAL. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ralf Hüls, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 DE. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Tbachner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Tbachner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Lucas Kaufmann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Radio 91.2, Radio 91.2, Dortmund, Germany

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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