Lots of vendors and food from all over! Great for adults and family! It can get crowded but its…read moredefinitely worth going! Wine, beer and gluwein . I love looking at all the different vendors items!

Not the best for real bowling fans, cause the lanes are extremely oily, best to bring a towel for…read morethe balls. The shoes are very wide and the sizes are partially screwed up (45 AND 46 = size 11??). The prices are acceptable and even the F&B prices (2,90 for a large drink or 2,60 for a beer) are ok. I'm definitely not a first time bowler, but that floor is slick! There was a group of us and a lot of us fell down the first few times. It's ok once you get used to it. We were a group of 12 one of which came later, but It was easy enough to add him.

Bowling fans will be delighted to hear that finally there is an alternative to the bowling center…read morein Gräfenhäuserstraße. I've heard the 24 new alleys are very nice to play. My experience here wasn't that positive though. I came to play some pool. 8 euros on a sunday night isn't that cheap, and I'd surely expect some more than (just enough!) crooked queues, old balls and used tables from a newly opened place. They advertise with 5000m (53820 sq.ft.), but in my opion the space is their biggest problem. There wasn't much going on on a sunday night, and so it felt cold and uncomfortable. The fact that they don't have a restaurant yet, and they were unable to serve any cocktails didn't leave a very good impression either. The interiour looks very cheap, painted brick wall, a cheap carpet and the ceiling painted in a dull green all doesn't look very inviting. It feels like cheap mass processing that comes with high prices. So, unless you want to have nice game of bowling here, I really can't recommened the place.

Grounded in 1899 as an artist's colony, here is a bit from the Darmstadt web site to whet your…read moreappetite:) Paris, Brussels, Vienna, Glasgow, Barcelona and Darmstadt! This Hessian city made a name for itself among the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) metropolises of Europe. In 1899, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig founded the first artists colony with seven artists, architects, painters and sculptors: J. M. Olbrich, P. Behrens, P. Huber, H. Christiansen, P. Bürck, L. Habich and R. Bosselt. Their first task was to design and build their own living and working quarters and present them to the public. So works of art surround you here as the houses, park and other buildings all belong to the total concept.

The Mathildenhohe is one of the highlights of Darmstadt. There's an interesting permanent…read moreexhibition of Art Nouveau in the museum with a nice little gift shop, and regular more contemporary art exhibitions are held in the main building (I had my first introduction to Hundertwasser here), but they don't always provide English translations. The romantic Russian chapel is in the grounds, and talking of romance many people get married in the Hochzeitsturm (the symbol of Darmstadt), as long as a wedding isn't on you can pay to go to the top of the tower and get a view of Darmstadt. In the summer you can even play petanque in the shade of the plane trees. If you're hungry or thirsty there's a small bistro, with an outside seating area in the summer (you don't have to pay to get into the bistro). It's also worth leaving the grounds and exploring the area a bit, as there are some stunning houses with unique architectural features. Basically if you're in Darmstadt, you must go here.

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This year the festival runs from Friday Nov 7 - Monday Nov 10. There's a lot to eat and drink here…read more For the adventurous, there's of course amusement rides like the one where you pull some Gs as if you were shot through the air like a space ship. There's a lot of vendors and some take credit card and others don't. Most of the wine vendors do though. I would definitely go here again. It's definitely a stop to make if you are in the Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz areas. I had so much fun!

This park is great for a stroll, people watching, or even a run (if you connect it with the…read moreadjacent park that goes into Sonnenberg). There is a stream than runs along the walking path and a pond that you can even take a rented boat out onto in the summer. It's very popular, expect to see a lot of people out especially on the weekends ending this space.

A gorgeous park in the city center around the theatre. It's got a beautiful big fountain in the…read moremiddle and it's surrounded by a lot of really nice buildings. I would imagine this is an oasis for locals and tourists all year round and a nice place to go for a walk. It's not huge but big enough not to feel crowded. Dogs need to be on a line here which is unfortunate. In a way I was glad as there were a lot of geese and ducks that our dog loves to chase around, only because it's a new place;-)) I would come here if you are visiting town for a walk and spend some quiet time in the park. To one end of the park there is also a long trail that goes around a brook which is great for a longer walk or a run.

I love this museum. They have great programs for kids in German. They will do parties and grips in…read moreEnglish. I have brought at least 150 students for English language tours.

Smallish modern art museum. Not stroller or wheel chair accessible. Close to downtown. It's okay…read more If you like Jawlensky you might dig it.

We make our annual pilgrimage to this Weihnachtsmarkt during Christmas to enjoy the lights, sounds…read moreand taste treats of this market. It always delights my every sense. This year I got to also try the latkes (fried potato pancakes), so delicious with apple sauce! Check out the video uploaded to feel the energy of this glorious market.

The First Day of Advent is celebrated in Germany and this was the perfect day to visit Christmas…read moreMarket. There was glühwein, brats, potatoes, crepes, handicrafts, rides, a manger, and more. There was a strong police presence and barricades are in place for protection from cars. Great crowd ranging from young families to elderly couples. It wasn't too crowded and everyone was very respectful of each others space. I have heard the locals are complaining of price increases. It was a fun event and great to be back at a German Christmas Markets. Dates of the market vary year-by-year-verify online.