When does the city tour take place?

The tour takes place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Old Town Hall in Bielefeld, Niederwall 27, 33602 Bielefeld.

What is the cost of participation?

The city tour is free of charge.

Who accompanies the tour?

According to the event information, the tour is accompanied by Dr. Barbara Frey.

Do you need to register?

Yes, registration at bi-postkolonial@welthaus.de is required as the number of participants is limited.

Is the tour more historically or touristically oriented?

It combines city tour, local history, and critical historical assessment of colonial continuities in Bielefeld.

Read Bielefeld anew: An exciting city tour to colonial traces

Name: City Tour: Colonial Traces in Bielefeld
Start: 2026-09-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Altes Rathaus

Tracing Colonial History through Bielefeld

This city tour opens the view to a chapter of Bielefeld's city history that often remains hidden in everyday life. On September 17, 2026, the tour will start from the Old Town Hall and explore historical contexts that connect Bielefeld with overseas trade, colonialism, and colonial continuities.

Historical Traces that Make the Urban Space Readable Again

The tour shows how closely local history and global interconnections are linked. Bielefeld merchants were already active in overseas trade before the start of the German colonial era. Other people from the city went to the colonies as settlers, missionaries, or soldiers. Thus, the city tour becomes a discovery experience that presents well-known places in a new light.

A Critical Tour with a Clear Position

The tour invites participants to critically examine colonialism as part of the city's history and to consider the impact of colonial patterns of thought to this day. Accompanied by Dr. Barbara Frey and supported by Bielefeld postcolonial and the Welthaus Bielefeld, a city tour with historical depth, social relevance, and local anchoring is created.

Old Town Hall as the Ideal Starting Point

The meeting point at the Old Town Hall is centrally located in the downtown area and is well integrated into the urban space. The location is suitable for a compact tour that focuses on short distances, concise stations, and illustrative explanations. This allows enough room for questions, exchanges, and concentration on the essential historical references.

Why This City Tour is Worthwhile

Anyone who wants to experience Bielefeld beyond the well-known shopping and cultural spots will discover a tour with depth here. Instead of superficial impressions, the tour offers cultural enrichment, local history that can be felt, and a new access to the urban memory of the city.

Conclusion: This tour combines historical enlightenment with exciting urban experiences and makes colonial connections understandable. Secure your spot now and discover Bielefeld with sharpened awareness.