Casual · 2024
Hamburg: 'Neue Burg' VR
Step into the heart of Hamburg’s past with *Hamburg: Neue Burg VR*, an immersive virtual reality journey through over a millennium of history. Explore the origins of the city as it emerged in 1024, centered around the meticulously reconstructed 'Neue Burg'—the core of Hamburg’s early 'New Town.' This experience, developed through a PhD project, features 22 interactive stations designed to engage and educate. Climb castle walls, scale ship masts, and compare past and present landscapes. Assemble fragments of a historic portrait to reveal the Duke’s likeness and examine detailed models illustrating the city’s evolution over 1000 years. Whether following the guided audio tour or exploring freely, players gain a vivid understanding of Hamburg’s transformation. Compatible with HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index, Oculus Quest 2, and Pico 4, this VR experience blends education with interactivity. A unique way to connect with history through cutting-edge technology. Experience the past like never before.