Experience Lübeck in a new way: Interactive audio walk step by step” to Schlutup!

Experience Lübeck in a new way: Interactive audio walk step by step” to Schlutup!

An exciting project has seen the light of day in the enchanting city of Lübeck: The interactive audio walk “Step by Step”, developed by the creative minds Lisa Liebmann and Knut Winkmann, invites citizens to engage with their surroundings in a new way. The event started on July 9, 2023 and is intended to help sustainably change the perception of being on the move.

What is behind this innovative concept? The audio walk takes participants from the Klughafen, near the Falkendamm bus stop, to the vinegar factory on Kanalstrasse. In just under two hours, participants have the opportunity to expand their horizons and leave their comfort zones as they stroll through the city on their own paths. On the way you can expect exciting encounters with walking experts as well as poetic thoughts on the topics of resting and setting off.

Looking into the future: Schlutup in focus

A central element of the project is the Schlutup district, which presents itself as a former fishing village on the outskirts of Lübeck. The makers of Bürger:Bühne would like to explore questions about the terms edge and center as well as life on the river in this special part of the city. Specific, often unheard and unseen sounds, places and stories are enthusiastically presented. This exploration is presented in the form of an interactive traveling theater that involves participants directly in the action.

This type of audio walk opens doors to unique cultural experiences. As the kulturB.digital platform reports, audio walks enable people to discover culture beyond streaming experiences and to revitalize public spaces. They can include not only classic walks, but also creative audio choreographies or group experiences with an artificial voice that engage participants in new ways.

An interactive experience

The concept of audio walks not only inspires the citizens of Lübeck. Several groups such as Rimini Protocol and LIGNA have already worked intensively on location-based audio offerings and are demonstrating the immense diversity of these formats. The possibilities are almost endless: from poetic texts to captivating stories that appeal to all senses and encourage participants to look at their environment from a new perspective.

The response to “Step by Step” is already promising. The idea of ​​focusing on life with all its facets and giving people a say is well received. The citizens not only experience the city, but also become part of its history.

We can look forward to seeing what further accents will be set in the future to keep cultural life in Lübeck alive and diverse. Step by step, it seems, the city is becoming more and more a place where every corner tells a story.