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Guided tours in May – from the weekly market to the forest spiral
Whether you're looking for fascinating insights into historical buildings, culinary experiences at the weekly market, or architectural tours from the saddle of a bicycle: Darmstadt's public city tours offer a diverse program in May. In addition to the regular tours, there are special themed tours under the title "Highlight Tours" that offer new perspectives on the city.
Selection of themed tours in May:
Library in the Science Palace:
The University and State Library of TU Darmstadt is one of the city's most modern learning spaces. The guided tour explores its historical background and current functions.
📅 May 9 & 23, 4 p.m. | 📍 Entrance: Darmstadt Palace (Market Square)
💶 €11.50 / Concessions €9.00
"History Enclosed" – Darmstadt Residence Palace & Palace Museum:
A journey through seven centuries of Darmstadt's urban history with exclusive access to the Palace Museum.
📅 May 11, 3 p.m. | 📍 Palace Museum Ticket Office
💶 €14.50 / Concessions €11.00
Darmstadt Market Chatter – Culinary Weekly Market Tour:
Regional specialties, stories from market life, and a hearty snack with wine tasting included.
📅 May 17, 12 pm | 📍 Entrance to the Residenz Palace (Market Square)
💶 €20.00
Bike tour “You’ll be amazed!”
Explore lesser-known corners of the city by bike – ideal for curious minds with a roadworthy bicycle.
📅 May 18, 3 p.m. | 📍 Darmstadt Shop, Luisencenter
💶 €11.50 / €9.00 (reduced price)
Reach for the sky: Campus tour at h_da.
Visit Darmstadt's tallest building and other campus highlights with panoramic views.
📅 May 22, 4:30 p.m. | 📍 Schöfferstraße high-rise
💶 €14.50 / €11.00 (reduced price)
Forest Spiral – A Tour Around a Work of Art: A
guided tour around the Hundertwasser building, focusing on architecture and interior design.
📅 May 25, 3 p.m. | 📍 Passage to the Forest Spiral's inner courtyard
💶 €11.50 / Concessions €9.00
Tickets & Information:
- Available only in advance
- Online at darmstadt-tourismus.de/fuehrungen-highlights
- Available locally at the Darmstadt Shop on Luisenplatz
Additional offer:
Experience vouchers for individual guided tours or gift ideas can be found at: darmstadt-tourismus.de/fuehrungen-gutscheine
(Darmstadt - Red/DM)
