Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt – Walking Tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
ID: GYG1258598-1926948
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
The walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt” tells the story of the entire ensemble, which includes the studio building, the exhibition building, the artists’ houses, and the park.
“We have to build a city, an entire 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 at the threshold of the 20th century.
The walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt” tells the story of the entire ensemble, which includes the studio building, the exhibition building, the artists’ residences, and the park.
Meeting point: North entrance of the Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt (Olbrichweg 13A)
Duration: 90 minutes
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt
- Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt Artists’ Colony
- Darmstadt Art Nouveau Ensemble
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This guided tour is only partially accessible; the Große Haus Glückert can only be accessed via steps.
North entrance to the Darmstadt Artists’ Colony Museum (Olbrichweg 13A)
INCLUDED
- 90-minute tour / This guided tour takes place mainly outdoors; a brief visit to the Großes Haus Glückert is planned, subject to availability.
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.
