Dessau offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the entire Bauhaus culture. From the Kornhaus in the north to the settlement of Dessau-Törten in the south. There are more Bauhaus buildings in Dessau than in any other city. Each of the buildings is considered a prototype of modernist architecture and tells of the Bauhaus’ aspiration to rethink and reshape society.
In addition, Dessau’s convenient location allows for excursions to Oranienbaum-Wörlitz, Lutherstadt Wittenberg and deep into Anhalter Land. Learn about the life and work of the aviation pioneer at the “Hugo Junkers” Museum of Technology or enjoy great performances at the traditional Anhalt Theater.
Tourist Information Dessau
Ratsgasse 11
06844 Dessau-Roßlau
Phone: 0340 2041442
E-mail: info@marketing.dessau-rosslau.de
Website: www.visitdessau.de
24 hours Dessau-Roßlau
Day 1 – Bauhaus & Modernity
12:00
Rent a bike
If you stay overnight at the City-Pension Dessau, you can borrow a bicycle for one day free of charge with the World HeritageCard.
Savings
10,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard guests use the bikes free of charge.
12:30
Bauhaus building
Walter Gropius’ university building, built in 1926, is an icon of modernism and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Tip. One-hour tours of the building take place daily at 11:00 and 14:00.
Savings
9,00 EUR
Get free admission to the Bauhaus building with the World HeritageCard. The guided tour is not included in the World HeritageCard.
14:30
Bauhaus Museum Dessau
In the new Bauhaus Museum Dessau you can marvel at the second largest Bauhaus collection in the world.
Savings
9,00 EUR
Free admission with the World HeritageCard.
Time slot booking required!.
16:00
Hugo Junkers" Museum of Technology
The “Hugo Junkers” Dessau Museum of Technology has set itself the task of commemorating the life and work of aviation pioneer and engineer Hugo Junkers. The showpiece is the JU52/3m, also called “Aunt JU”.
Savings
7,00 EUR
Free admission with the World HeritageCard.
Note: In Jan./Nov./Dec. the museum closes already at 16:00.
17:00 - 18:30
City tour
Experience an exciting tour through Dessau’s city center and learn more about its history and present. Surprise is guaranteed.
Savings
8,00 EUR
Free participation in the 90-minute city tour with the World HeritageCard.
(Apr-Oct Mon-Thu 5pm, Sat 11am and Nov-Dec Sat 11am).
From 19:00
Anhalt Theater
End the evening with a theater performance at the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau.
Discount
5,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get 5,00 EUR discount on one performance.
Day 2
Charming park landscapes in the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom
10:00
Luisium Castle
Take a one-hour walk to the Luisium country house through the charming park landscape of Dessau-Roßlau. Prince Franz of Anhalt-Dessau once had the small castle built for his wife.
Savings
9,00 EUR
Free castle tour with the World HeritageCard.
11:30 a.m.
Mosigkau Castle
Built in the 18th century as a summer residence for Princess Anna Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Dessau, Mosigkau Castle is today one of the last largely preserved rococo ensembles in central Germany.
Savings
9,00 EUR
Free castle tour with the World HeritageCard.
Day ticket Dessau city area
Reach the World HeritageCard offers in Dessau-Roßlau comfortably with the DVG bus.
Current timetable at dvg-dessau.de.
Savings
Check current prices
Holders of the World HeritageCard receive a day ticket for bus and streetcar in the entire city area.
Note
The 24-hour World HeritageCard loses its validity on the 2nd day at 11:59!
Total
66,00 EUR
World HeritageCard 24 hours
24,90 EUR
You save per person
41,10 EUR
Further tour suggestions of the World HeritageCard
Discover three other UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a radius of only 35 km: The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, the Luther Memorials in Wittenberg and the beautiful Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve. In the Anhalt residential towns of Zerbst, Köthen and Bernburg, you will follow in the footsteps of great personalities.
24 hours tour Wörlitzer Park
Of princes, gondolas and flying hunters
The Wörlitz Landscape Park is the first and largest part of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom. It is the prelude and culmination of a unique program of beautification of the country and improvement of life, which Prince Franz wanted to achieve in his principality.
3 days tour
Luther | Bauhaus | Gartenreich
Experience world history up close in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, discover the unique Bauhaus city of Dessau and enjoy the beauty of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom.
All UNESCO World Heritage and all within a radius of only 35 km!
3 days in Anhalt
On the trail of great names
Bernburg, Köthen and the old manor Maxdorf: Enjoy pure history!
Cycling tours in the surroundings
All important information for cyclists looking for more information on the R1 Europaradweg.
