Eintracht Braunschweig History Podcast Tour: 6 Stations

Six stops, 150 minutes, and the story of how a medieval symbol became a working-class obsession

A 5.8 km self-guided podcast tour through Braunschweig tracing Eintracht's history from its 1895 founding in an engineer's apartment through wartime destruction and global influence. You follow the exact route fans take on game days, stopping at six landmarks (the ducal palace, the bronze lion, the festival grounds, the 1923 stadium, and a sports bar called True Love), while listening to audio narration from experts and locals. The app provides navigation and answers questions about the history and surroundings at each point. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Available in English and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eintracht Braunschweig history

• Visit founding apartment from 1895
• See reconstructed ducal palace
• View bronze lion statue
• Walk historic festival grounds
• Tour historic stadium
• Stop at True Love sports bar

The experience

The tour starts where Eintracht itself started: an apartment where young men founded the club in 1895. From there, you walk the actual path supporters take when heading to a match, passing through the reconstructed ducal palace (a symbol of Braunschweig's rebirth after the Second World War), and into the historical heart of the city where the bronze lion mascot stands. The lion, a 12th-century feudal emblem, was adopted by the club and now anchors the city's identity.

At each of the six stops, the podcast audio (delivered in the voices of experts and locals) unpacks the connection between the city and its club. You'll hear about the revolutionary liqueur sponsorship that changed global sports marketing, the triumphs and crises witnessed by the stadium opened in 1923, and the unshakeable fan loyalty captured in the name of a sports bar: True Love. The app guides you point-to-point between stops and lets you ask questions about the history and the surroundings you're standing in.

The whole walk covers 5.8 km and takes around two and a half hours at a comfortable pace. You move at your own speed, pause where you want, and return to any stop if something catches your ear. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the route suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Podcast-style audio narration from experts and locals at all six stops.
• interactive app guide with navigation between stations and answers to questions about history and surroundings.
• verified historical facts woven into an engaging story.
• point-to-point directions via the app.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

Audio guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 18 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Thread

Is this one for you?This self-guided format suits anyone who wants to explore at their own pace without a fixed schedule or group. The podcast audio and app questions mean you get expert context without needing a live guide, and you can pause, backtrack, or linger at any stop that holds your attention.

Top questions

How does the podcast tour follow the path fans actually walk on game days?

The route connects six landmarks in the exact sequence supporters pass through when heading to a match: starting at the founding apartment, moving through the ducal palace and the city center where the bronze lion stands, then to the festival grounds and the historic stadium. The app navigation guides you point-to-point between each stop.

What is included in the audio content at each stop?

Podcast-style narration from experts and locals at all six stations covers the club's founding in 1895, wartime destruction and rebuilding, the adoption of the medieval lion mascot, the stadium's role in the club's greatest moments and crises, and the fan culture embodied in the sports bar called True Love. The app also lets you ask questions about the history and surroundings at each point.

Can I take this tour in English?

Yes, the audio guide is available in both English and German. You select your language in the app before you start.

How long does the full tour take, and can I do it at my own pace?

The tour is designed for around 150 minutes, covering 5.8 km across six stops. You set your own pace and can pause, linger, or return to any stop as long as you want. There's no fixed schedule or group to keep up with.

Is this tour suitable for teenagers?

Yes, the minimum age is 13. The tour is designed for anyone interested in the history and social significance of the club and the city, and the content is engaging for that age group and up.