Gewandhaus: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Venture into the heart of East Germany's history with this intriguing audio journey exploring Leipzig's communist past. Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, this tour provides an immersive experience into a time that profoundly shaped the present-day city. The route kicks off at the awe-inspiring Leipzig central train station and concludes amidst the remnants of the past at the Moritzbastei, the sole survivor of Leipzig's medieval fortifications. Travelers will navigate the meandering medieval streets, uncovering the transformative era of the 1980s when the city was a pivotal locus of power, resistance, and change under East German command. The tour traverses significant vestiges of history, from the monolithic formers Stasi headquarters to the sites of the peaceful Monday Demonstrations that catalyzed the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Along this revelatory path, listeners can expect to connect with the stories of strength and struggle of Leipzig's residents, which echo through the city's architecture and enduring spirit. As they move through Leipzig's historic heart, participants will encounter powerful symbols of peace, defiance, and unity, and stand where thousands once gathered to bravely shape the course of a nation. Embark on this auditory time travel and leave with lasting impressions of Leipzig, the City of Heroes.