• Darmstadt: The Großes Haus Glückert – Turn-of-the-Century Living (and Dreaming)
  • Darmstadt: The Großes Haus Glückert – Turn-of-the-Century Living (and Dreaming)
  • Darmstadt: The Großes Haus Glückert – Turn-of-the-Century Living (and Dreaming)
  • Darmstadt: The Großes Haus Glückert – Turn-of-the-Century Living (and Dreaming)

Darmstadt: The Großes Haus Glückert – Turn-of-the-Century Living (and Dreaming)

  • 0
ID: GYG1258665-1927007
Category:
Country: Germany

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Every first Saturday of the month: Discover the fascinating story behind the restoration of the Glückert Big House on this captivating tour.
The fascinating story behind the restoration of the Große Haus Glückert invites you to take an exciting tour. This tour offers the opportunity to experience the impressive transformation of this historic site up close. 

The Große Haus Glückert was lovingly restored from 2020 to 2023. Prior to the restoration work, extensive preliminary investigations were carried out to ensure that the original structure was protected and preserved in the best possible way. The aim was to carefully restore and reinstate the room layouts, the building envelope, the furnishing elements, the historic ceilings, and the architectural ornamentation.
 
This tour offers the opportunity to discover the beauty and historic charm of this unique site and to gain fascinating insights into the work of the restorers. In the process, history is brought to life and made tangible.

This guided tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible!

Meeting point: In front of the Großes Haus Glückert (Alexandraweg)
Duration: 90 minutes

Highlights

  • Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Mathildenhöhe Artists’ Colony, Darmstadt
  • Darmstadt Art Nouveau Ensemble
  • Großes Haus Glückert (Glückert Great House)

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This guided tour is only partially accessible; the Große Haus Glückert can only be accessed via steps.
In front of the Große Haus Glückert (Alexandraweg)
INCLUDED
  • 90-minute guided tour / This tour takes place inside the building.
NOT INCLUDED
  • The tour does not include admission to the Darmstadt Artists’ Colony Museum, the exhibition building, or the Hochzeitsturm (Wedding Tower). Admission to these facilities can be booked separately on site.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.