Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Darmstadt, Germany
Legend
Guided Free Walking Tours
Book free guided walking tours in Darmstadt.
Guided Sightseeing Tours
Book guided sightseeing tours and activities in Darmstadt.
Tour Facts
8.9 km
108 m
Experience Darmstadt in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in DarmstadtSight 1: Model of Metop
Metop is a series of three polar-orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and operated by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). The satellites form the space segment component of the overall EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), which in turn is the European half of the EUMETSAT / NOAA Initial Joint Polar System (IJPS). The satellites carry a payload comprising 11 scientific instruments and two which support Cospas-Sarsat Search and Rescue services. In order to provide data continuity between Metop and NOAA Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES), several instruments are carried on both fleets of satellites.
Sight 2: Model of MSG
The Meteosat series of satellites are geostationary meteorological satellites operated by EUMETSAT under the Meteosat Transition Programme (MTP) and the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) program.
Sight 3: Ernst-Ludwig-Pavillon
The Ernst Ludwig Pavilion is a building in the Albert-Schweitzer-Anlage in Darmstadt.
Wikipedia: Ernst-Ludwig-Pavillon (DE), Website, Heritage Website
Sight 4: Doppelvilla
The double villa at Fritz-Bauer-Straße 9 and 11 is a building in Darmstadt.
Wikipedia: Fritz-Bauer-Straße 9 und 11 (DE), Heritage Website
Sight 5: Landgraf-Philipps-Anlage
The Landgraf-Philipps-Anlage is a small park in Darmstadt, Germany. The 200-metre-long and 40-metre-wide complex was named after Landgrave Philipp. It is bordered by the street of the same name, Landgraf-Philipps-Anlage, and Fritz-Bauer-Straße.
Sight 6: Friedenskirche
The Friedenskirche is a Protestant church in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 7: Bismarck-Statue
The Bismarck Monument is a monument in Darmstadt, Germany.
Wikipedia: Bismarckdenkmal (Darmstadt) (DE), Url, Heritage Website
Sight 8: Centralstation
The Centralstation is a cultural venue in the city centre of Darmstadt, which was set up in the building of a historic power plant, the "Centralstation für elektrische Beleuchtung".
Sight 9: Justus-Liebig-Denkmal
The Justus Liebig Monument is a monument in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 10: Ludwigsmonument
The Ludwig Monument is a monument to Ludewig I, the first Grand Duke of Hesse and the Rhine, and a landmark of the city of Darmstadt. It stands on the Luisenplatz in Darmstadt, which is named after Grand Duchess Luise of Hesse-Darmstadt, the wife of Ludewig I.
Sight 11: Mathildenplatz
Mathildenplatz is a small park in Darmstadt, Germany.
Wikipedia: Mathildenplatz (Darmstadt) (DE), Heritage Website
Sight 12: Löwenbrunnen
The Löwenbrunnen is a fountain in Darmstadt, Germany.
Wikipedia: Löwenbrunnen (Darmstadt, Mathildenplatz) (DE), Url, Heritage Website
Sight 13: Gebäude 2
The Darmstadt Women's Clinic is a master building in Darmstadt.
Sight 14: Haus der Geschichte
The Hessian State Archive Darmstadt (HStAD) is one of the departments of the Hessian State Archives and is based in Darmstadt at Karolinenplatz. It serves as a regional archive alongside the Hessian Main State Archive in Wiesbaden and the Hessian State Archive in Marburg. The Hessian State Archive Darmstadt is responsible for southern and parts of central Hesse.
Sight 15: Datterich-Brunnen
The Datterich Fountain is a fountain and monument in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 16: Jugendstilbad
The Darmstädter Jugendstilbad is a public swimming and wellness pool in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 17: Haus Stegmüller
The Stegmüller House at Nikolaiweg 1 is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 18: Haus Kaiser
Haus Kaiser is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 19: Haus Pützer
The Pützer House is a building in Darmstadt, Germany. It was named after the architect Friedrich Pützer.
Sight 20: Haus Leydhecker
The Leydhecker House at Prinz-Christians-Weg 7 is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 21: Gottfried-Schwab-Denkmal
The Gottfried Schwab Monument is a monument in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 22: Lilienbecken
The lily pool is a fountain on the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt.
Sight 23: Hochzeitsturm
Darmstadt's landmark is the 48.5 m high Wedding Tower, which stands on the Mathildenhöhe.
Sight 24: Museum Künstlerkolonie
The Museum Künstlerkolonie on Darmstadt's Mathildenhöhe is dedicated to the history of the Darmstadt artists' colony, its exhibitions and the artists of the colony.
Sight 25: Haus Sutter
The Sutter House at Olbrichweg 19 is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 26: Oberhessisches Haus
The Oberhessisches Haus is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 27: Ernst-Ludwig-Brunnen
The Ernst Ludwig Fountain is a fountain and monument in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 28: Wandbrunnen Trinkender Jüngling
The Trinkender Jüngling fountain is a fountain in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 29: Haus Kempin
The Kempin House at Prinz-Christians-Weg 25 is a building in Darmstadt, Germany.
Sight 30: Neues Mausoleum
The New Mausoleum in Rosenhöhe Park in Darmstadt belongs to the group of graves of the House of Hesse located in this park.
Share
Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.
GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.