UNESCO World Heritage Day 2024 - 2 June 2024 - Guided tours and open day in the renovated Exhibition Building

We are delighted to once again be able to pamper you with culinary delights in the heart of the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt World Heritage Site with a view of the historic plane tree grove, the Wedding Tower, the Russian Chapel and the Lily Basin. After operating our café on the gallery in the ent...

At the Shiraz restaurant in Darmstadt, you can immerse yourself in a world of flavors, where you can not only enjoy oriental specialties, but also admire the ambience of Persian cultural diversity. Experience a special stay in one of the best restaurants in Darmstadt and Hesse. You can enjoy o...

Enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee with home-baked cake. The old furniture gives the cafe an idyllic flair.

The Weinstube Schubert is a quaint pub on the edge of the Martinsviertel, near the Mathildenhöhe. It offers a large selection of wines and regional food. When the weather is nice, you can also sit outside.

The bakery on Johannesplatz is not just a bakery. There is also a café that offers breakfast, crepes or fresh wrapes. There are a selection for every taste like the selection of bread rolls, wholegrain breads, donuts, lye pastries or crêpes that are sweet or savory.

Bistro D42 is an “inclusive” bistro where people with and without disabilities work together to provide food and drink for guests.Around 30 people who attend the day care centers in Darmstadt, Darmstadt-Eberstadt, Griesheim, Dieburg and Reinheim or live in the Haus Elim residential home...

The Rumpelstilzchen is located in a corner house on Dieburger Strasse near Mathildenhöhe offering a large selection of drinks and German and international dishes in a rustic atmosphere.

Welcome to Tajinerie Moroccan Cuisine in beautiful Darmstadt. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest! Our delicatessen and bakery are the perfect place to enjoy a few hours. We invite you to enjoy our authentic Arabic cuisine, Moroccan cuisine and oriental cuisine. Our experienced chefs...

Small Italian restaurant at the foot of the Mathildenhöhe with pizza, pasta, Italian specialties and a seasonal menu. Inside there are 60-70 seats and, in good weather, an additional 40 seats outside and covered.

Florist meets bistro on Dieburger Straße and offers fresh food and various drinks. In the middle of a colourful floral world and an elegant, quiet and comfortable restaurant, aromatic cafés, creative cuisine and fine wines are served.

Gottfried Pacher invites you to his table. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday guests can enjoy a 4-course menu in the shop. The start is relaxed at 6:30 p.m. Please reserve online in advance. Until the end of the lockdown, food and drinks will be offered for take away.

Enjoy delicious Mediterranean specialties in a stylish ambience. Whether original Italian pasta dishes, freshly caught fish and seafood or the best meat from the finest cattle breeds. We offer a wide selection to suit every occasion, from private get-togethers to business dinners. Our fish and...

The beer garden Darmstadt is located on the Dieburger Straße directly at the Mathildenhöhe. Here you can find barbecue and snacks under old chestnut trees and romantic pavilions lit with lights.

Pizza, pasta and tapas at the foot of the Mathildenhöhe.

The Haso Kebab is a restaurant / takeaway that offers hot meals like doner kebab or pizza throughout.

Darmstadt pub culture since 1983! A pub with fresh beers from the tap, an old cultural asset. Affordable for everyone. Origin, age and status symbols are unimportant. The prices are moderate, the audience is mixed and smoking is allowed. Every now and then there is live music, depending on the...

Finger food and dishes on request. A complete service with overall organization, decoration, dishes, staff, delivery and delivery is offered.

The Lowbrow Darmstadt is a cozy bar and a heart and blood project. Everything you find in the bar has a history or personal meaning, where you can feel transported back to the ‘80s. At the "Arcade machine" you can play one of 48 Classic Arcade Games (Galaga, Donkey Kong, Pac Man, etc .... HELL...

At the Red Barn in Darmstadt, you can expect the finest American barbeque specialities served in true Western flair.Burgers, spare ribs, homemade fries, chicken wings, Cesar salad, poutine, mac & cheese or desserts like brownie with ice cream or homemade cheesecake. American beer, soft drinks,...

The nostalgic ambience in Café Gretchen invites you to enjoy special experiences. Anyone who has ever been there raves about the homemade cakes from the baker Armin Blinkle, who continues the tradition of the former Faust confectionery. Cakes, pies, biscuits: the delicacies are freshly made in...

The hostel is ideal for groups. Here, training and meetings can be held. The location on the lake "Großer Woog" and in the immediate vicinity of the "Mathildenhöhe" promises relaxation in the middle of the city. Free WiFi is available. Meeting rooms: 4 Size: 33sqm - 68sqm for 20 to 60 persons ...

The Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center is more than „just“ a venue. Located in the city centre, right next to the convention centre the 4 star hotel offers 5 meeting rooms and 208 hotel rooms. Two restaurants with fresh international cuisine and local food, provide culinary delights. A 130 sq...

The hotel has 16 rooms and is located in Darmstadt‘s pedestrian zone. In 5 minutes you can walk to the TU Darmstadt, the science and congress center darmstadtium, the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt or the Darmstadt State Theater. The rooms are equipped with TV, free WiFi, phone, shower, toilet...

The privatly owned and operated 77-room-hotel is located in the city centre. It features free WiFi and a rich breakfast buffet. All rooms are air conditioned. Meeting rooms: 3 Size: 32sqm - 100sqm Number of persons: 2 - 48 25 single rooms 52 double rooms ...

The hotel is located in the north of Darmstadt, central to the north train station - Hotel garage and outdoor parking spaces, free minibar on arrival - free WiFi - Fitness equipment for hotel guests - Non smoking hotel 56 rooms (twin and king-size beds) Bathroom with showe...

Comfortable and stylish city hotel, completely renovated in 2020, with chic rooms and an inviting hotel lobby. Perfectly located between the main train station and the city centre. Lots of good restaurants in the immediate vicinity.84 rooms on 5 floors, elevator, only non-smoking rooms, barrier-f...

The 94 air-conditioned rooms (all for non-smokers) have their own bathroom, television and can be booked either for 2 adults or for 2 adults with a child (under 12 years of age). For those on a budget. In the Felix Plus rooms there is a bottle of water for refreshment and VIP treatment. 

The hotel is renowned not only for its terrific location right at the heart of Darmstadt, the city of science, but also for the friendly and attentive staff. If you are travelling by car, there is a free parking space waiting for you directly outside our door. Whether you are travelling for busin...

The hotel comes with 167, modern equipped rooms in 4 different categories. All of them renovated in 2016 and equipped with free WiFi, air condition and free Sky-TV. Five banquet rooms for guests are offered. You also have the possibility to combine our banquet rooms in a variety of ways for up...

Location › Centrally located hotel of the upper mid category › Excellent transport connections by car, plane and rail Mobility › FreeCityTicket for use on public transport › Nationwide travel to and from hotel with Deutsche Bahn at a fixed price Extra IntercityHotel App: Mobile check-in...

The Maritim Hotel Darmstadt comprises 352 rooms with 6 conference rooms and an underground car park with 150 parking spaces and 18 charging stations for electric vehicles. It also offers an excellent location for all activities in Darmstadt, Frankfurt and the entire Rhine-Main region.Th...

The Plaza Hotel Darmstadt is located in the centre of the city, a few 500 metres from the main railway station. The hotel has a large restaurant and bar area. Restaurant Bar Guests can choose between 224 rooms and 4 business suites. In addition, our hotel offers 11 conference rooms. Thr...

The Holiday Inn Express offers air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms and meeting rooms with natural light in a modern style. The family rooms are equipped with a sofa bed for children. Free breakfast and a cozy bar round off your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt. Additional servic...

The B&B Hotel Darmstadt is located in the Europaviertel, about 200 meters from the train station. In a few minutes you can reach both the motorway and the city centre. The Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor can be reached by bus or tram without having to change trains. Paid parking spaces are avai...

The bright and open lobby layout is paired with contemporary furniture. The Plug and Meet gathering areas provide modern ergonomic seating, large writing walls and 56-inch televisions for presentation projection. The lobby also boasts a state-of-the art video wall and 24/7 food and beverage offe...

The renovated ECO-lifestyle greet Hotel Darmstadt with its extraordinary philosophy "Everything has a second chance" has 194 rooms in three different categories. At greet, all rooms are designed for a cosy get-together. The 11,000m² event space, 33 conference rooms, with indoor and outdoor are...

Embedded in this idyll since 1580, the hotel now offers relaxing calm and inspiring space to its guests. Surrounded by the simple elegance of Renaissance and the exuberant joie de vivre of Baroque every stay is a pleasure. In the tradition of a baroque hunting lodge, the Hotel Jagdschloss Kran...

The hotel in Darmstadt‘s Arheilgen district has 20 tasteful, contemporary rooms with a modern shower room, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. You have the choice between single, double and four-bed rooms (for families). Free guest parking spaces available. In the restaurant you can enjoy classic co...

Hotel with 40 double and 17 single rooms on the outskirts of Darmstadt in a quiet location on the outskirts of Roßdorf. Under new management since 2023. The Spitzenwirt restaurant offers a varied German-Mediterranean menu. The hotel has four air-conditioned conference rooms of different sizes with modern conference technology that can accommodate up to 150 people.

The hotel ist located in a quiet, park-like residential area in the south of Darmstadt and is easily accessible by public transport. Multi-bed rooms on request, breakfast buffet, shower/WC, TV, telephone. Parking in the yard. 2 min public transport, 10 min Darmstadt centre, 

In 1894, Czar Nikolaus II of Russia married Princess Alix, the youngest sister of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, who commissioned the building of the Russian Chapel. It was inaugurated in 1899 and was used by the family of the Czar whenever they visited. The architect was Louis Benois of St. Petersburg...

Die Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt ist ein Ensemble aus Hochzeitsturm, Ausstellungsgebäude, Museum Künstlerkolonie, Platanenhain und Künstlerhäusern. Sie wurde bereits im 19. Jahrhundert als Garten des großherzoglichen Hofes angelegt und war 14 Jahre lang, von 1901 bis 1914, eines der wichtigsten Zentren der modernen Kunst und Architektur in Europa und der Welt. Mit der Aufnahme in das UNESCO-Welterbe 2021 wird ihre weltweite Bedeutung als Wegbereiterin der Moderne unterstrichen.

On the occasion of the exhibition of the Artists’s Colony in 1914, the Platanenhain, a grove of plane trees planted in the 1830’s, was decorated by the sculptor Bernhard Hoetger with a row of sculptures and reliefs, which symbolise the circle of life.

The fountain in front of the Russian Chapel was built for the fourth exhibition of the Darmstadt Artists‘ Colony in 1914. It was designed by Albin Mueller, following the death of Joseph Maria Olbrich, leader of the artists‘ colony. The floor tiles were completely renewed in 1993.

From 29 June 2025 to 1 February 2026, the Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt is showing a solo exhibition by the internationally renowned installation and performance artist Nevin Aladağ (*1972 Van, Turkey, lives and works in Berlin). Aladağ playfully combines artistic forms of expression such a...

The Swan Temple with its 8 double pillars and dark glazed ceramic tiles was designed by Albin Mueller for the exhibition of the Artists‘ Colony in 1914 as a ceramic garden pavillion. A special feature is the acoustic: if you stand in the middle and speak, the little temple becomes a whispering ga...

The Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt is celebrating the reopening of the extensively renovated Exhibition Hall with a multifaceted special exhibition on the art topography of Darmstadt. Outstanding paintings, sculptures, graphics, photographs and video art from the Darmstadt Municipal Art Coll...

The Exhibition Hall on Mathildenhöhe, which opened in 1908 together with the Hochzeitsturm, is the venue for outstanding special exhibitions of international contemporary art as well as art and culture around 1900. The tension between contemporary presentations and cultural-historical position...

On the square in front of the wedding tower there are public toilets for women and men on the left facing the "Platanenhain".Open all day.

In addition to books, postcards and posters, the museum shop in the Oktogon also offers smaller and larger gifts and everyday items as well as high-quality jewellry.

House Habich was the residential home with studio of the Darmstadt sculptor Ludwig Habich, designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich for the exhibition in 1901. Destroyed in the war, it was re-built in 1951 in a somewhat simplified manner but in its original basic form.

The villa on the edge of the Mathildenhoehe was built in 1908 for Paul Ostermann, the director of the collection of the grand duchy, by Alfred Messel, the architect of the state museum. The classsical style of the villa bears no relation to the Art Nouveau of the neighbouring Artists‘ Colony. ...

Olbrich had actually designed the house in 1901 for the sculptor Rudolf Bosselt, one of the first seven artists of the Artists‘ Colony, who was however unable to finance its completion. The furniture maker Julius Glueckert took over responsibility for the building in addition to his exhibition...

The tower with its distinctive spire, which looks like the five fingers of a hand, was a gift from the city of Darmstadt for the wedding of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig to Princess Eleonore von Solms-Hohensolms-Lich in 1905.

The German Academy of Language and Literature is dedicated exclusively to the German language and literature. Members include renowned authors, critics and translators, as well as linguists and literary experts, but also lawyers and natural scientists, whose work demonstrates a deep interest i...

The "Large Glückert House“, designed in 1901 by Joseph Maria Olbrich for the furniture maker Glueckert, served him as an exhibition room until the break-up of the Artists‘ Colony. 

Albin Müller, director of the last artists‘ colony exhibition in 1914, designed the complex of the "Miethäusergruppe" consisting of eight residential buildings. As a cohesive ensemble of buildings, it was intended to shield the Mathildenhöhe from the brewery buildings to the north-east, which wer...

Peter Behrehs, painter and craftsman, built with his first work an architectural monument. For the first exhibition of the Artists‘ Colony in 1901, he designed his own home with complete interior fittings – an example for the "Gesamtkunstwerk“ concept (complete work of art) propagated by the J...

Stop for 1 bus at the Olbrichweg. Only for boarding and alighting passengers. No waiting or parking facilities. Please note that the World Heritage shuttle bus always stops here on the full and half hour and that the stop is then not available for coaches to get on/off. Parking for buses: At R...

The residence of the architect Olbrich was built in 1901. It was damaged in the second world war and in a much simpler form, re-built in 1950/1. Today, only the blue and white tiles on the facade remind one of the original house. Joseph Maria Olbrich lived here until his premature death in 190...