Welcome to Darmstadt
City of Science or Centre of Culture? Darmstadt is both. Like almost no other city, it combines an appreciation of the arts with a passion for science and innovation. Darmstadt still has the charm of a royal capital – at the same time it is a modern city, a laboratory for cultural as well as scientific experiments. The journey started with the forming on the Mathildenhöhe of the Artists' Colony, a group of artists whose exhibitions enjoyed worldwide recognition and who created a link between the Darmstadt art scene and its unique Art Nouveau ensemble.
Things to do in Darmstadt
Tip for this weekend!
The guided tour "Darmstadt at a glance" 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.
It takes place every sunday. More information and tickets on guided tours.
Time travel on Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt
With the Mathildenhöhe App you go on a journey through time on Mathildenhöhe. Historical views are superimposed with current images and illustrate how the Mathildenhöhe developed during and after the Artists' Colony.
For viewing the web-version and the direct links to the AppStore and Google Play, please click here.
Refill Station - drinking-water for free
In the Darmstadt shop as well as in all cafés, bar and shops with this sticker at the window, it is possible to charge free tap water in an own bottle.
The volunteer project Refill aims to avoid plastic waste, protect the environment, drink good water and inspire people to live more plastic-free. Refill is intended to strengthen and promote the urban community and neighborly togetherness.
Discover Darmstadt: With "Watch my City"
Discover Darmstadt's city centre interacitve: with the new 360° tour "Watch my city". Beside taking a tour through the pedestrian zone, you can also visit some of the shops and restaurants. Start your tour here.
Darmstadt power bank
Spending your day in Darmstadt and your smartphone's battery is running low? Fully charged power banks can be borrowed in the Darmstadt Shop on Luisenplatz. Rental fee is 15 € and the power bank can be returned within one week if you do not need it anymore. Or keep using it, to keep your phone or tablet going wherever you go.
Discover Darmstadt with a guided tour
Why not discover the city with a guided tour? Get a general overview of the city with "Darmstadt at a glance", every Sunday at 11 am. And the Museum Artists' Colony Darmstadt offers english tours every 1st Thursday of the month.
The brochure "Darmstadt guided tours 2019/2020" contains all topics and dates of public tours until March 2020. Most tours are in German only, but there are also several tours in english and various other languages on pages 9, 16, 22 and 36.
You can book your ticket online, at the Darmstadt Shop at Luisenplatz or with many tours rigth at the spot with the tour guide.
Darmstadt WiFi
With the Darmstadt WiFi users in the city centre have unlimited use of the urban WLAN network. Just select „WiFi Darmstadt“ in your wifi settings and log on at www.service.thecloud.eu.
Have a look at the map for places and squares with Darmstadt WiFi.
Looking for a Darmstadt souvenir?
Find your perfect Darmstadt souvenirs and little presents in the Darmstadt Shop at the Luisenplatz or in our online-shop.
Guided city walks - buy your ticket online!
Join us for a walk over the Mathildenhöhe, visit the European Space Operations Centre of ESA or have a glance behind the scenes at the State Thetre Darmstadt. Find all tours and tickets online at "Visit - Guided tours".