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- Duration1 hr 13 min
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the cobblestone alleys of Bern and travel back to the year 1905 – a year that turned our understanding of the universe upside down. This is not a story about a celebrated professor in a state-of-the-art laboratory. It is the hidden, human story of a 26-year-old patent clerk, a fighting father, and an academic outsider who rewrote the laws of physics between his main job and changing diapers. Join us on a discovery tour through the everyday reality that produced an extraordinary genius. - Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals Point-to-point navigation between stops Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story - Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
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What's included
- Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
- Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
- Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
- Point-to-point navigation between stops
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
The imposing institution that initially rejected Einstein's academic ambitions and underscores his status as an outsider during his most creative phase.
- 2
Clock Tower - Zytglogge
10 min
The medieval clock tower that served as a visual anchor for Einstein's groundbreaking thought experiments on the relativity of time.
- 3
Einstein House (Einsteinhaus)
10 min
The modest apartment on the second floor, in which Einstein wrote the four works that revolutionized physics amidst the family chaos.
- 4
Munsterplattform
10 min
A picturesque terrace where Einstein walked, talked, and debated his radical ideas with his closest friends – proof that genius is often a communal process.
- 5
Bibliothek Munstergasse
10 min
The public library, which served as Einstein's lifeline to the scientific community and provided him with the journals and knowledge he needed to put his revolutionary ideas into context.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point in front of the main building of the University of Bern at Hochschulstrasse 4. Start the tour at the main entrance.
End point
The tour ends at the Münstergasse library, Münstergasse 61. Follow the tour to the library entrance.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Thank you for your Booking Referral! We are very much looking forward to giving you a great tour experience with the Red-Thread app. Since it is a self-guided tour, you have complete freedom: You start whenever suits you — at your own pace, without time pressure or a fixed group. So you redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Download the free app "Red Thread: Discover Homeland" on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem code: Open the app, scan the QR code on your ticket — or enter your voucher code. 3. For groups: Each person needs the app on their own smartphone and enters their own code from the ticket — one code per person. After redemption, you have 14 days of access — the time runs from redemption, not from Booking Referral. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We wish you a lot of fun on your Red-Thread tour!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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