Krefeld Ice Hockey Tour: Self-Guided Podcast on Sports History

Six stops where ice hockey shaped a city's everyday life

A self-guided podcast tour of Krefeld in 116 minutes, following six locations that connect the city's industrial past to its passionate ice hockey culture. You navigate between stops using the app, listening to experts and locals explain why the sport defines Krefeld's identity and community. Audio available in English and German. Suitable for ages 13 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krefeld Ice Hockey History

• Visit the main station
• See the town hall
• Explore neighborhood square
• Stop at historic brewery pub
• Visit former penguin arena
• See modern penguin home arena

The experience

Krefeld's ice hockey story starts at the main station, where legendary fan trains once departed for away games, and unfolds across the city's neighborhoods, pubs, and arenas. The podcast weaves together the velvet and silk manufacturing heritage that built Krefeld's wealth with the grassroots passion for street hockey that took root in its squares and streets. You move at your own pace between each stop, listening to the audio and using the app's navigation to find your way.

The route passes through a neighborhood square where street hockey still runs deep, a historic brewery pub where fans gather over Altbier to debate the sport, and two arenas that show Krefeld's ice hockey evolution: the intimate former penguin arena, packed with nostalgia, and the modern home of the Krefeld Pinguine that represents the city's transition to contemporary sports entertainment. The 2003 championship celebrations at the town hall anchor one of the stops, a moment that crystallized ice hockey's place in everyday Krefeld life.

The app handles navigation between the 4.1 km of stops and lets you ask questions about the story and surroundings as you go. The podcast-style audio from experts and locals means you're hearing from people who know why this sport continues to define the city's identity, not just visiting the places where it happened.

What’s included

• Podcast-style audio narrated by experts and locals.
• interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings.
• precise app-based navigation between all six stops.
• access to verified historical facts woven into the tour narrative.

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Thread

Is this one for you?Solo travelers and small groups who want to explore a city's culture without a guide's fixed schedule will appreciate the self-guided format. The podcast audio and app navigation mean you can linger at stops that interest you or move quickly through others.

Top questions

Can I do this tour on my own, or do I need a guide?

This is entirely self-guided. You navigate between the six stops using the app, listen to the podcast audio on your phone, and move at whatever pace suits you. No guide accompanies you.

What languages is the audio available in?

The podcast is available in English and German, so you can choose whichever you prefer before you start.

How far is the walk between the stops?

The tour covers 4.1 km across six stations in Krefeld, with the app providing precise navigation between each one so you don't have to figure out the route yourself.

What is the former penguin arena like compared to the modern one?

The historical former penguin arena is described as intimate and dripping with nostalgia, while the modern home of the Krefeld Pinguine represents the city's shift to contemporary sports entertainment. Both stops are part of the tour so you can see how the city's ice hockey home has evolved.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and since you control the pace, you can take breaks whenever you need them. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you want to skip walking between any stops.