Join us to discover Darmstadt, Hesse's historic old capital. Explore the remnants of the old town, learn about the grand dukes, and uncover the fascinating dynastic ties between Darmstadt's court and Europe's royal families.
Things to do Explore Darmstadt Hesse's Historic Old Capital
The old residential city of Darmstadt looks back on a long and rich history. On this tour, I would like to show you the most beautiful and historic places in the city center and the surrounding area and tell you many exciting stories. I promise you: You'll have a different view of Darmstadt afterward.
We start on the historic market square, walk across the beautiful Mathildenhöhe and the neighboring Rosenhöhe, down to the Woog, the bathing lake in the middle of the city, to the impressive St. Ludwig's Church, and finally to the lively central point of the city center: Luisenplatz.
Meeting point
Brunnen auf dem Marktplatz (vor dem Ratskeller)