Self-guided podcast tour The Borderland Paradoxon from Aachen

Enter the permeable heart of Europe. This is not just a walk through a historic German city; it is an investigation of the concept of boundaries itself. From medieval customs dodgers to post-war coffee smugglers – discover how people in Aachen outwitted the lines drawn by emperors and politicians on maps for centuries. You will explore the tension between grand European visions and the raw, everyday reality of life on the border. - 3.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 100 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration & globalization and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app