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Welterbefest Mathildenhöhe

On 6 and 7 June 2026, Mathildenhöhe will celebrate its World Heritage Festival, including the opening of the exhibition A Step Ahead to mark the 125th anniversary of the first exhibition in 1901.

Under the patronage of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine, the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt was developed into a hub for outstanding artists, architects and designers at the beginning of the 20th century. Here, visionary artists sought to embrace modernism and, as part of four major exhibitions between 1901 and 1914, created a unique Gesamtkunstwerk comprising buildings, gardens and sculptures.

On Saturday (6 June), the World Heritage site will be atmospherically illuminated, the artists’ houses will be open, and there will be music, a craft market and food and drink on offer. On Sunday (7 June), German World Heritage Day, there will be an extensive programme of guided tours and special activities for families.

Opening hours:

06 June 2026, 11:00–24:00

07 June 2026, 11:00–18:00

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