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Darmstadt, Waldspirale The first thing that comes to mind at the mention of Darmstadt is its universities, research centers and institutes, due to which the city is often called "The City of Science". Looking at the architecture of Darmstadt, one can wonder that such cities can exist at all. It seems to be all built in the Art Nouveau style, thanks to which it was nicknamed “Art Nouveau City”. This city is truly amazing - just like its inhabitants. They are restrained but good-humored at the same time, which helps them to cope with many difficult situations in life. Polite and tactful, they are not averse to laughing in a circle of loved ones.
Excursion over cultural sights of Darmstadt - 'must visit' points of interest
Darmstadt is rich in historical, architectural and natural attractions, offering its guests an excellent excursion program. Luisenplatz is considered the center of the city, and it is from … Open
They are quite carefree about life - just take the fact that at 70 years and older they do not feel old. In general, this is the right attitude, life is just beginning. By the way, their new career can begin even at this age, they can begin exploring new facets in what they have long dreamed of. Despite their great sense of humor, sometimes they like to grumble. But only people of Darmstadt can do that so straightforwardly. It is also worth noting that many nationalities are gathered in the city, due to which natives are accustomed to helping tourists in different situations. Asking for help, you can always count on them.
Despite the fact that locals speak a special dialect, It's quite easy to understand them. As for local cuisine, onion pie and potato salad must be tried. Apple wine is very popular here, and if you taste its local varieties, you'll understand why. It also should be noted that wine is the most popular drink, unlike in other regions of Germany traditionally dominated by beer. However, both beer and local wine should be tasted first. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Darmstadt. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
In addition to an interesting cultural program, Darmstadt can offer its guests equally diverse entertainment program. Dancing lovers, gourmets, and those who dream of strolling through … Open
Festivals held in Darmstadt can hardly be called boring. Locals know how to have fun like nobody else. One of the most colorful events in the city is Schlossgrabenfest taking place in late May. This is a music festival, one of the largest in the region, where everyone can find music to their liking since the festival is multi-genre. It is held in Innenstadt, and there are four scenes so that you can have plenty of fun. The festival regularly gathers a lot of visitors from all over Germany and neighboring countries who want to listen to high-quality music.
At the beginning of July, together with seven hundred thousand other visitors, you can witness another significant event - namely, Heinerfest. The program is quite rich - music, theater, performances, sports, and tours, and some events can be visited for free (for example, near Darmstädter Schloss and Riesenrad on Marktplatz). There are a lot of other stages - if you follow the billboards, the program will not seem boring even to the most avid skeptic.
Darmstadt design-hotels for stylish travellers
Near the main train station of Darmstadt is situated the upscale InterCityHotel Darmstadt – one of the most stylish and attractive hotels in the city. Its rooms are decorated in soothing … Open
In early June, gamers go to FG Multimedia Communication organizing competitions and just games where all visitors can improve their skills. But these are not just games but the so-called "serious Games" - those that are primarily aimed at learning and improving skills through the game. With these games, even boring issues become interesting. Those arriving in Darmstadt at the end of July are lucky because at this time it hosts A Courtly Garden Festival, which is nothing but a journey into the Rococo era. At this time, the city is transformed, being decorated in an unimaginably beautiful way. Everything is accompanied by a music and dance program bringing joy and fun. Of course, all this is in the style of the 18th century, including costumes of actors.
frankenstein Those who love street theaters should come to Darmstadt in early August when Just for Fun starts. The Art Nouveau central streets of the city become the stage. Here you can see a variety of theater genres - performances, drama, pantomime. Its participants are actors arriving from absolutely different parts of the world - Europe, Asia, South and North Americas. This is one of the biggest events in the life of Darmstadt, which is never missed by holidaymakers. And if you visit Darmstadt a bit earlier, you can witness the Merck-Sommerperlen open-air festival where you can listen to country music, alternative metal, indie, jazz, pop. The venue is Centralstation.
Best hotel choice for romantic escape, wedding or honeymoon in Darmstadt
Miniature Darmstadt will not disappoint couples in love who decide to hold their wedding ceremony or spend a romantic getaway in the city. For wedding ceremonies, many couples choose the … Open
The Art Nouveau city hosts two interesting fairs apart from the Christmas one. These are the Arts and Crafts Market taking place in mid-August where, as the name suggests, you can buy all kinds of hand-made products, and the Darmstadt Autumn Fair starting in mid-September and lasting until the beginning of October. Here you can buy products of the autumn season, and for locals, this is another reason to meet friends and acquaintances and, of course, have a good time.
In late August, gourmets gather at the Wine Festival Darmstadt where, as you might guess, visitors have a chance to taste the best wines from local producers. In addition, you can try all sorts of beer snacks. Centralstation serves as the venue. We can't fail to mention Weihnachtsmarkt that opens in Darmstadt in late November and lasts until Christmas on Ernst-Ludwig-Platz, Friedensplatz, Luisenplatz and, of course, Marketplatz. The atmosphere inherent in the pre-holiday mood cannot be confused with anything else - at this time all passers-by look like fantastic characters from a Christmas fairy tale. What if they really are?
Shopping in Darmstadt - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
In Darmstadt, amateurs of shopping should necessarily go around small shops. They'll surely find a lot of useful and interesting things. Buttmi store specializes in selling men's and women's … Open
Halloween is a holiday celebrated in almost every corner of the world - in Darmstadt, it has its own traditions and acquires a new color. It is held in a famous castle, which served as the inspiration for the first fantasy novel in history. We are talking about Burg Frankenstein located not far from the city. It must be said that a dark forest surrounding the castle and secret Odenwald valleys bring a lot of fun and a special Halloween romance to this mysterious place.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Darmstadt
♥   Reichsabtei Lorsch, Lorsch, 24.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika SS. Marcellinus und Petrus, Seligenstadt, 30.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kaiserdom St. Martin von Tours und St. Stephan, Mainz, 30.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kaiserdom-Basilika SS. Peter und Paul, Worms, 33.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika SS. Peter und Alexander, Aschaffenburg, 37.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika SS. Dionysius und Valentinus, Kiedrich im Rheingau, 44.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kaiserdom-Basilika Mariä Himmelfahrt und St. Stephan, Speyer, 63.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Darmstadt
♥   Castle 'Burg Frankenstein' , 8.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schloss Auerbach' , 18 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Gustavsburg' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Festung Mainz' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Kurfürstliches Schloss Mainz' , 31.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schloss Biebrich' , 35 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burg Frauenstein' , 41.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Darmstadt

Frankfurt am Main
During the festival, travelers are invited to try the most diverse varieties of cider, as well as original cocktails and refreshing drinks cooked of it. Performances by folk artists and street musicians are also an integral part of the holiday. During the festival, the city houses plenty of open markets that sell not only different varieties of the drink, but also traditional ... Open »
Mainz
The same attractive and popular summer fest is the Johannisnacht night festival. Year after year its entertaining program gets enriched with pyrotechnic and light shows apart from traditional music and theatrical performances. Many travelers visit the city during the Carnival being the Mainzer Fassenacht or Fassnacht. The heat of the tourist season in Mainz is also considered ... Open »
Wiesbaden
Children are also welcome to participate in numerous entertainment activities, such as funny presentations, various competitions and games. During the days of the festival several amusement parks work in the city. The wine festival traditionally takes place together with another important event - Rheingau Music Festival. The music festival kicks off in late July and lasts ... Open »
Mannheim
In the spring, the city holds an annual Time Warp festival dedicated to the innovations of modern technology. Mannheim is the birthplace of many famous inventors who glorified these places in the late middle ages. Today, one of the city's museums tells tourists about their achievements. Every year, representatives of the techno industry from all over the world visit the city ... Open »
Kaiserslautern
In general, local people are very friendly and cheerful. They will always help tourists and show the right way to them. Sometimes, they can even tell interesting stories about their home city. The crime rate is very low in Kaiserslautern, so it is safe to walk on the city’s streets even late at night, visiting local cafes and bars. Despite being patient, local people have ... Open »
Koblenz
Today, absolutely any little boy can be called Schängel; this word no longer has any offensive overtones. The unusual sculpture on the main square has an interesting feature - the boy spits water every five minutes. Tourists who've decided to take a picture of the symbolic monument need to be especially careful and pay attention to wet spots on the asphalt. By them, one can ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Darmstadt. Learn the best periods to visit Darmstadt to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Darmstadt.
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