Darmstadt Card
The Darmstadt Card is available as a day ticket and a 2-day ticket.
The card combines an RMV ticket for the use of all public transport in the city (tariff zone 40) with discounts on museum admission and numerous other attractions as well as free participation in a public city tour.
Prices:
Day ticket: 6 €
2-day ticket: 9.90 €
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Darmstadt Card points of sale
Darmstadt Shop Luisencenter, Luisenplatz 5, 64283 Darmstadt
information@darmstadt.de, Tel.: +49 6151 - 1345-13
Darmstadt Card - RMV zone 40 tariff plan
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Darmstadt Artists' Colony Museum
The Artists' Colony Museum in the Ernst Ludwig House built in 1901, documents the history of the Darmstadt Artists' Colony (1899-1914) on the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021.
The museum provides a comprehensive overview of the creative work of universal artists such as Joseph Maria Olbrich and Peter Behrens. The idea of the Gesamtkunstwerk as the ideal of the Art Nouveau movement is brought to life in spatial ensembles. The museum's sculpture studios, built in 1904, host special exhibitions from the 19th century to the present.
Downhill from the museum lie seven of the eight artists‘ houses, which were show-cased during the first exhibition in 1901 (three further exhibitions were held in 1904, 1908 and 1914).
The Artists' Colony Museum is certified for accessibility in the "Reisen für Alle" project.
The detailed information can be found here: www.reisen-fuer-alle.de
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Railway Museum Darmstadt-Kranichstein
In the former rail depot, the "Verein Museumbahn" presents over 200 railway vehicles from all stages of rail history. The programme consists of guided tours through the vehicle fleet, a collection of historical signals and points and a model of the Main-Neckar railway. Steam train rides also take place regularly.
Open April until September
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
One-time 50% discount on the regular admission price for adults
Free use of public transport
The Darmstadt Card is an RMV ticket for the Darmstadt city area (RMV tariff area 4000) and thus enables free travel on public transport in Darmstadt and the surrounding area (tariff zone 4000).
MUSEUM Jagdschloss Kranichstein
Grand dukes and landgraves used this small renaissance castle as their base for hunting expeditions. In 1907, Landgrave Ernst Ludwig set up the hunting museum here. A large collection of weapons, equipment and hunting trophies as well as 13 differently laid-out saloons illustrate the life there and the nobility's passion for hunting.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
The MUSEUM is closed on 24., 25. and 31. December as well as on 1. January.
DSW-Freibad
The DSW-Freibad is located directly next to the Nordbad and is surrounded by a generous outdoor area. Its ten 50-meter tracks in the modern stainless steel basin and the water kept at constant 26 degrees makes it particularly interesting for athletic swimmers.
It is a popular training place for Darmstadt swim clubs and on summer weekends it' a frequent venue for some of the top-class swimming and water sports events.
Kunsthalle Darmstadt
Only the portico remains today from the old neorenaissance style exhibition hall of the Darmstadt Kunstverein (society of art). It is now the boundary of the forecourt of the building newly erected in 1957. Where earlier, avantgarde from 1900 and the applied arts of Jugendstil were on display, today a series of temporary exhibitions of contemporary art can be viewed. Three large alternating exhibitions a year accompanied by numerous events ensure a rich program.
The unique ambience of the Kunsthalle offers even more: as an extraordinary location for your event with flexible possibilities for small and large groups up to 200 persons on a total of 1,500 m² including the outdoor area. Information: www.kunsthalle-darmstadt.de/Vermietung_16_0.html
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission to an exhibition
Accessibility
The entrance and exhibition area are accessible without steps.
The sanitary facilities and the studios are not barrier-free.
Guided tours
Whether science, culture or life - there are tours in Darmstadt on all topics. "Darmstadt at a glance", "Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt - UNESCO World Heritage" or a guided tour bei bike through the city, you decide which facet of Darmstadt you would like to get to know first.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
Free participation in a public guided tour of Darmstadt Marketing GmbH (except for ESA/EUMETSAT, Aurora DeMeehl and experience tours).
Accessibility:
Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities, visual impairments or hearing impairments. The guides are trained so that wheelchair users, for example, can take part in every tour.
Depending on the topic of the tour, the route may be accessible to wheelchair users without steps (e.g. the tour "Darmstadt at a glance"). Please contact us if you have any questions so that we can discuss the details and advise you on the most suitable tour.
Literaturhaus Darmstadt
The central role in this house plays the literature - more than eight literteral institution are based in this building. But also clubs, which deal with photography, fine arts, philosophy and other exciting topics have their place here. The topics are as diverse as the institutions. The detailed programme can be viewed at www.literaturhaus-darmstadt.de.
Info:
Due to renovation work, the Literaturhaus is closed until the end of 2023. However, events will continue to take place; information on the respective venues can be found on the website www.literaturhaus-darmstadt.de.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission for events in the main program in the lecture hall / literature house
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt
The art and natural history collections of the counts and grand dukes are the foundation of today’s Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt (HLMD, Hessian State Museum). With its mixture of art, culture and natural history exhibits, the museum is one of the oldest all-round museums in Europe. In a close cooperation between Grand Duke Ernst-Ludwig and Alfred Messel, the building was specially designed for the different collections and was formally opened in 1906.
Accessibility is achieved in the HLMD to the best of its ability - as far as this is possible in an old building. In the house there are ramps, lifts, which can be used by physically disabled persons, and barrier-free toilets. In addition, there is an audioguide for blind visitors, who support the specially designed six touch models.
The museum café at Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt is currently closed. Until a new tenant is found, there is a €1 discount on food and drinks in the HGC Herrngartencafé on presentation of a current museum admission ticket.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Nordbad
The 50 by 21 meter competition pool, the 25 by 16.75 meter multi-purpose pool with an integrated three-meter diving tower and an aquacross course, the exercise pool with dimensions of 12.5 by 8 meters, the teaching pool with an area of 20 by 12 meters and the small children's paddling area allow a variety of exercise options.
Open during the autumn/winter season.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Großer Woog - Naturfreibad
The popular bathing lake is located in the center of the town and nevertheless forms an island of peace and seclusion. The "Großer Woog" is not only a place of rest and bathing pleasure. The nature paradise is also a meeting place for many waterfowl, such as Stockenten, Gießhühner and Great Blue Heron. The beautiful spacious park invites you to rest and linger.
The Woog was probably created as a quenching pond in the middle of the 16th century. Around the year 1820 he was first mentioned as a public bathing pond.
The entire ensemble, consisting of "family bath" and "island", is under monument protection. The functional building on the family pool side was rebuilt following the example of the "Frauenbad" ("womens' bath"), which was created in 1927/28, and was handed over to the public in 1994.
Swimming pool "Family Bath"
Landgraf-Georg-Str.121
Swimming pool "Island"
Heinrich-Fuhr-Str.20
The summer season for the Woog swimming pool is mid May to end of August.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Messel Pit World Heritage Site
The Messel Pit fossil deposit has been Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. It provides a unique insight into the early evolution of mammals and documents the history of the earth's development 48 million years ago, when explosive changes characterised the animal and plant world following the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Numerous fossils from the Eocene period have been recovered from the Maar volcanic lake, which was formed 48 million years ago, and new finds are added every year. In addition to the high number and diversity of animal and plant fossils, the unique preservation of full-body skeletons, skin and fur shadows, feathers and stomach contents is also of particular interest in the Messel Pit.
The pit has a diameter of approx. 1000 metres and is about 60 metres deep. The Messel Pit, a former open-cast oil shale mine, can be visited as part of a guided tour. Visitors to this site will be amazed at the variety of topics covered, which is also reflected in the museum exhibition right on the edge of the pit, which can be explored during opening hours. The topics covered include industrial history, landscape, volcanism, rainforest and evolution. The highlight is probably our treasure chamber with original fossils of prehistoric horses, crocodiles and the like.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
2 for 1: two regular tickets for the price of one
15 March - 15 November: Monday - Sunday: 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
16 November - 14 March: Wednesday - Sunday: 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
open on public holidays, except 24-26 December; 31 December and 1 January
bioversum Jagdschloss Kranichstein
The exhibition in the former armoury of the hunting lodge (Jagdschloss Kranichstein) is a vivid and highly interactive presentation of the diversity of nature. The many events are directed especially at children with an interest in nature. Since 2015, they can play, observe, experiment and build things in the 16.000 square metre "outdoor laboratory".
The open-air laboratory is open in the summer half-year.
The bioversum is closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Pedelecs at the Darmstadt Shop
Pedelecs are available for rent at the Darmstadt Shop. Prices: 20 € per day, 10 € per 1/2 day, weekend flat rate from Friday 5 pm to Monday 10 am 30 €, deposit 120 €.
The bikes of the brand Kalkhoff offer: a backpeddle breaking system for more safety and shift sensor technology for smooth shifting even under pedal pressure. The best power 14 Ah batteries guarantee over 100 km range for limitless driving pleasure.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
With the Darmstadt Card there is a 50% discount.
Porcelain Collection of the Grand Duchy of Hessen in Prinz-Georgs Palais
With the opening of the Porcelain Museum in 1908, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine made the princely family's possessions, which had been accumulated over centuries, accessible to the public.
One focus is on the ceramic products of the Kelsterbach factory and the Höchst and Frankenthal factories located in the region. With Meissen, Nymphenburg, Sèvres, Vienna and St. Petersburg, further important manufactories are represented. With more than 4,000 objects from faience, stoneware and porcelain, the collection provides an overview of the artistic development of European ceramics from its beginnings to the end of the 19th century.
The museum is open during the summer months, from 1. April to 31. October.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Bezirksbad Bessungen
The Bessunger Bezirksbad is a well-kept and cozy indoor swimming pool in the district of Bessungen, close to the Orangery garden in Darmstadt.
Open during the autumn/winter season.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Wedding Tower
The Hochzeitsturm (Wedding Tower), with its famous five fingers profile, was a wedding present from the city of Darmstadt to Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig and Princess Eleonore von Solms-Hohensolms-Lich in 1905. It is a viewing platform and, since 1993, also a branch of the Darmstadt registry office. It has become a symbol of the Darmstadt City of Science.
The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the city.
The Wedding Tower has an elevator, which can be reached via a few steps.
Model of the Wedding Tower:
A touching model of the Wedding Tower can be found in front of the tower at the staircase in the plane grove.
Info:
On wedding days, access to the Wedding Tower is restricted. For the exact opening hours on these days, please call 06151 / 701 90 87.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Eberstädter Mühltalbad
Renovation of Mühltalbad: Mühltalbad will remain closed for renovation work in the 2024 summer season.
The Mühltalbad is located in Eberstadt, the southern part of Darmstadt, at the foot of Odenwald and Bergstraße with a wonderful view of the hill Frankenstein.
The bath was opened in July 1959 and offers as an architectural feature a large window front, from which one can observe the swimmers under water.
The bathroom is exclusively solar heated. There is also a kiosk for guests' convenience.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Zoo Vivarium
Noisy monkeys, colourful birds, tropical fish and exotic reptiles are at home in natural enclosures, terrariums and aquariums. 2,000 exotic and native animals of 190 species live on 5 hectares. The walk-in kangaroo facility and the petting zoo with African pygmy goats offer close-up animal observation.
Participation in numerous national and international breeding programs underlines the conservation work in Darmstadt's zoo. Several important breeding groups of endangered reptile and mammal species live here.
The zoo school offers the opportunity to learn a lot of interesting facts about the animals. In the extracurricular learning location "Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt", the little guests experience biology lessons with all their senses - seeing, hearing, smelling and touching.
Tip:
Forest and meadow adventure path with barefoot path and discovery game in the zoo Vivarium
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission for adults
The zoo as an event location
Are you looking for an extraordinary location with a special atmosphere for business or private events? At Darmstadt Zoo Vivarium you can turn your event into an unforgettable experience - whether seminars, celebrations, presentations or other festivities.
- Zoo school for up to 45 people
- Aquarium hall for up to 60 people
- Piazza (outdoor area) for up to 100 people
Palace Museum Darmstadt
The versatile collection of the museum, founded in 1924 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, takes you on a journey throug the centuries with its numerous regional and family history references. In the showrooms, which are furnished according to epochs, the Palace Museum presents paintings and sculptures as well as applied art from the 16th to the early 20th century e.g. furniture, tapestries, clocks, glass, ceramics, gold and silver works.
The period rooms can only be visited with a guided tour included in the admission price. The guided tours take place every 90 minutes from 10 am.
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
reduced admission
Darmstadt State Theatre
The Staatstheater Darmstadt offers music and dance theater, drama and concert. The theater is located on the Georg-Büchner-Platz in the neighborhood of the Ludwigskirche and the Mollerhaus and is visible with its eye-catching theater portal as well as its bright marble facade, accentuated with shimmering brass plates.
When it was completed in 1972, it was one of the first theatres in Germany in which stages, workshops and administration were gathered together under one roof.
Accessibility:
The areas are all accessible by elevator and in the small and large house as well as in the Kammerspiele wheelchair users can avail pre-reserved places. A floor guidance system and the marking of staircases allows orientation for visually impaired and blind people. For people with hearing aids, there is an inductive hearing system in all three rooms.
For further information, please visit: www.staatstheater-darmstadt.de/service/barrierefreiheit
Partner of the DARMSTADT CARD:
15% discount on all repertoire performances, i.e. no premieres, guest performances or special events
Contact
Darmstadt Shop Luisencenter
Luisenplatz 5
64283 Darmstadt
Tel.: +49 6151 - 1345-13
Fax: +49 6151 - 1347-5858
information@darmstadt.de
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
infopoint Mathildenhöhe
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
(The Infopoint is located on the Mathildenhöhe in Olbrichweg, on the north side of the exhibition building (rear), between the Wedding Tower and the Darmstadt h_da University of Applied Sciences.)
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Come and discover the region’s colourful diversity. The RheinMainCard offers attractive discounts at over 70 recreational and cultural establishments, while at the same time providing holders with free and unlimited use of the the Rhine-Main Transport Association (RMV) throughout the entire RMV area of operations.
You can buy your RheinMainCard in Darmstadt at the Darmstadt Shop in the city centre or at the RMV-Mobilitätszentrale at the main station.
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