Things to do in

Darmstadt

"A city we must build, a whole city." These words by architect Joseph Maria Olbrich have gone down in history. The Darmstadt ensemble is architecturally and artistically groundbreaking and marks a turning point in architecture and art on the threshold of the 20th century. The tour of the Unesco World Heritage "Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt" tells the story of the entire ensemble with studio building, exhibition building, artists' houses and park. Please note that this tour is generally taking place in GERMAN. Only the guided tours on saturday at 2pm are english-speaking tours.

The guided tour is for everyone who would like to know more about the history and present of Darmstadt. It passes by the most important sights of the city centre - such as Luisenplatz and Residential Palace - and ends at the Artists' Colony on Mathildenhöhe, the unique ensemble from around 1900.

The Darmstadt Card includes the use of all public transport in the city (tariff zone 40) and discounts in numerous cultural and leisure facilities. Public transport: Free travel on all Rmv bus and tram lines in Darmstadt and the surrounding area (tariff zone 40, includes Erzhausen, Messel, Roßdorf, Ober-Ramstadt, Modau, Nieder-Beerbach, Pfungstadt, Griesheim, Weiterstadt) for 1 person on 1 day. Discount when participating in a public city tour of Darmstadt Marketing GmbH and the pedelec rental of Darmstadt Marketing GmbH in the Darmstadt Shop. Reduced admission to cultural and leisure facilities: Zoo Vivarium (reduced admission for adults), bioversum Kranichstein, Unesco World Heritage Grube Messel, Eisenbahnmuseum Darmstadt-Kranichstein, Großherzoglich-Hessische Porzellansammlung, Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Hochzeitsturm, Kunsthalle Darmstadt, Literaturhaus Darmstadt (Hauptprogramm), Museum Jagdschloss Kranichstein, Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt, Schlossmuseum Darmstadt, Staatstheater Darmstadt (Repertoirevorstellungen), Bezirksbad Bessungen, Dsw Freibad, Mühltalbad Eberstadt, Naturbad Großer Woog, Nordbad; www.darmstadt-tourismus.de/darmstadt-card

Innenstadt/Mollerstadt - Aurora is in the Hood! Die Innenstadt ist, wie Aurora selbst, nicht wirklich schön aber spannend! Die Reize der westlichen Innenstadt zu entdecken, ist Ziel dieser Führung. Gemeinsam mit Aurora geht es durch dieses trubelige Viertel, welches oft zu unrecht unterschätzt wird. >>> Termine: 20.04. und 05.09.2024 Innenstadt/Altstadt - Altstadt imaginieren mit Aurora! Auch wenn von der Altstadt nicht mehr viel übrig ist, so kann man sich diese ja noch immer vorstellen. Und Dies besonders gut, wenn eine so wortgewaltige Anekdotenerzähler*in wie Aurora durch den Stadtkern führt. >>> Termine: 16.03., 06.04., 02.05., 13.06., 11.07., 22.08. und 19.09.2024 Treffpunkt: Darmstadt Shop, Luisenplatz Dauer: 120 Minuten

Insight behind the scenes of the European organization for the use of meteorological satellites. Using full-size satellite models, you will be given an exciting guided tour. All participants must be pre-registered with Darmstadt marketing. For this we need the full name and the nationality of each person!

The Darmstadt State Theater is a multi-division house with operating, dance and acting productions. The tour enables exciting insights behind the scenes of the big house. Here you can see how impressive stage sets and numerous costumes are created in the various workshops, where assembles, painted, tailored, welded, planned and rehearsed. So many professionals work together on one product in hardly any place; Craftsmen, Artists like administrative employees who make their share in a large stage history. As part of the theater company, the large stage can only be visited according to availability!

One admission, three benefits: The Mathildehöhe Card includes the use of all public transport in the city (tariff zone 4000) and the admission to Museum Künstlerkolonie and Hochzeitsturm on Mathildenhöhe. Easily discover the UNESCO world heritage site “Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt” with the Mathildenhöhe Card and explore why the site marks a turning point in architecture and art. Opening hours of the Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening hours of the Hochzeitsturm Darmstadt: April – September Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. March & October Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. November – February Monday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Both are open on all public holidays, except christmas (Dec. 24th - 26th) and new year's eve. The ticket is available as a 1-day ticket for 10€ per person. Book your Mathildenhöhe Card here!

See the outstanding building designed by the world-renowned architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser – the Forest Spiral (Waldspirale). Enjoy the city famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, and see the city's landmarks: the artists’ colony Mathildenhöhe, founded by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hessen, and the Wedding tower, which was given as a wedding present to the Duke in 1905. From the 19th century onwards, Darmstadt became a hub for research and tech companies, like its high-tech centre near Frankfurt’s airport known for its use by the European Space Agency. The “City of Science”, as it calls itself since 1997, also counts with the presence of many titans of the chemical, pharmaceutical IT, biotech, telecommunications and mechatronics industries. It is without a doubt a place to wonder at how far Germany and Europe have gone, from the Middle Ages to the Space Age.

Go on an adrenaline-pumping adventure with the group activity 'The Hunt’. Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging as you are divided into teams - the criminals and the police. Imagine being immersed in a world of tension and strategy as the clock starts ticking and the hunt begins. It's a battle that requires strategy. The teams needs to hide, chase and run. Every minute is crucial, every minute is exciting! It's a game for people who like action and strategy. Enjoy 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues.

Experience a unique outdoor escape game directly on your smartphone - without an app, playable directly in the browser. Slip into the role of a profiler who travels back in time to solve a tricky case. Complex challenges lead you deeper and deeper into the swamp of organized crime in this adventure. The location-independent puzzles offer exciting tasks that will challenge you. After each level, you will learn interesting facts about your surroundings and discover some of Darmstadt's most fascinating sights. Face complex puzzles, crack digital codes and decipher cryptic clues to complete the mission. Detailed instructions and an unlock code will be sent to you by e-mail - no map, GPS or guide is required. The game usually takes 2 to 3 hours, but with no time limit you can complete it at your own pace. Grab your smartphones and start the adventure. Whether as a team or in smaller groups - an exciting walk with breathtaking sights and relaxing breaks awaits you. Solve tricky puzzles, combine clues and discover surprising facts about each location while enjoying the freedom to set your own pace. Ideal for escape game enthusiasts and puzzle fans looking for a challenging task while exploring the city's interesting locations.