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A smartphone displaying a map with a river and town, and a scenic view of a town with buildings and a river. 1
A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush green trees. 2
A cobblestone street lined with trees and buildings, including a prominent tower. 3
A grand palace with symmetrical architecture, a large lawn, and a clear blue sky with clouds. 4
A classical building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a paved area and cherry blossom trees. 5
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The previous price was €6 and current price is €5 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in a city that exists in two time zones simultaneously. On this captivating tour, you will discover the breathtaking tension between Kassel’s absolutist past and his radical, avant-garde present. Walk the geometric paths of the 18th century landgraves and find out how exactly these royal palaces, parks and squares are seized every five years by the 'documenta', the world's most provocative contemporary art exhibition. From a man walking into the sky to a massive brass rod hidden a kilometre underground.

    • 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min.
    • Ideal for anyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
    • Exciting podcast-style narration by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Man Walking To The Sky - documenta 9
    • 1 Rainer-Dierichs-Platz
    • 34117, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Man Walking To The Sky - documenta 9
    • 1 Rainer-Dierichs-Platz
    • 34117, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Kassel Echoes and Transience in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
€5.99
€4.79 x 1 Adult€4.79
Total
The previous price was €5.99 and current price is €4.79
20% off

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Man Walking To The Sky - documenta 9

  • 10m
The historic station meets Jonathan Borofsky's iconic sculpture of documenta 9 and sets the theme for the tour.

The Vertical Earth Kilometer

  • 10m
A huge royal square that hides Walter De Maria's invisible, one kilometre deep concept artwork.

Fridericianum

  • 10m
Built in 1779 as Europe's first public museum, it is now the undisputed heart of documenta.

Natural History Museum

  • 10m
Germany's first fixed theatre, now a natural history museum, which regularly hosts documenta exhibitions.

Documenta-Halle

  • 10m
A rare modern building built specifically for documenta, it bridges the gap between the historic park and contemporary art.

Orangerie

  • 10m
A magnificent Baroque palace that contrasts strongly with the modern art it houses.

Karlsaue

  • 10m
The baroque state park where Claes Oldenburg's giant 'pickaxe' combines local myths, royal landscape architecture and pop art.

Neue Galerie

  • 10m
Built for royal paintings, destroyed and reborn for contemporary art, it perfectly sums up Kassel's journey.

Location

Activity location

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    Man Walking To The Sky - documenta 9
    • 1 Rainer-Dierichs-Platz
    • 34117, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Man Walking To The Sky - documenta 9
    • 1 Rainer-Dierichs-Platz
    • 34117, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

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