Self-guided podcast tour of Lübeck's Iron Curtain

Dive into the shadows of the Cold War in a city that was suddenly surrounded on three sides by the Iron Curtain. Once the undisputed queen of the Hanseatic League, Lübeck woke up in 1945 to find itself in a geopolitical cul-de-sac, cut off from its natural eastern hinterland. On this captivating tour, you discover the psychological burden of living on the edge of the Western world. From the shattered bells of St. Mary's to the secret lifelines of the 'Westpakete, experience how a traumatized border city became the cradle of Willy Brandt's groundbreaking peace policy. - 5.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 151 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory and identity, migration, and globalization Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app