Description
Experience Bauhaus Origins
From the origins of modern design in Weimar, Dessau and Berlin, these curated programs connect architecture, art and learning across UNESCO-listed sites and active living campuses. Each itinerary is paced for clarity, linking studios, houses and museums where radical ideas became models for everyday life.
Weimar • Dessau •
Berlin
UNESCO World
Heritage
Guided • Museum
Access
Groups &
Individuals
✔ Licensed guides
✔ Entries included
✔ Small groups
✔ Flexible dates
✔ Free rebooking up to 7 days
Essential · 1 Day
- Dessau focus
- Key icons in one day
- Guided tours + entries
- From 690 €
Journey · 3 Days
- Weimar • Dessau • Berlin
- Comparative reading
- Curatorial context
- From 2.290 €
Experience · 5 Days
- Workshops + experts
- Behind-the-scenes
- Dinner + 4★ hotels
- From 4.690 €
Walk the classrooms, workshops and neighborhoods where form met function and ideas became everyday life. Programs scale from compact highlights to deep-dive workshops with experts, combining architectural insight, collection access and on-site narratives that make the movement tangible.
ESSENTIAL · 1-Day Program — Dessau — 690 €
A compact introduction to the school of modernism: the Bauhaus Building with its steel, glass and light, the Masters’ Houses as living laboratories and the Museum Dessau for originals and models. Clear routing, no rush and expert context make this a focused yet complete day.
- Guided architecture tour (Bauhaus Building, 1926) with façade, bridge and workshop insights
- Masters’ Houses (Gropius, Klee, Kandinsky) with material and domestic design perspectives
- Bauhaus Museum Dessau — collection walkthrough of furniture, prototypes and teaching artifacts
- Optional: Dessau-Törten estate & Laubenganghäuser as social housing case studies
Delivery time: 7–10 days for travel documents and itinerary access
View full day program
09:15 Welcome and orientation at the Bauhaus Building lobby; safety and route briefing
09:30–11:00 Architecture tour: workshop wing, bridge, auditorium, stair core and glazing concept
11:15–12:00 Walk to the Masters’ Houses; exterior and selected interior commentary
12:15–13:30 Lunch at the Kornhaus with riverside modernist setting and Q&A
14:00–15:15 Museum Dessau collection highlights: teaching models, furniture, graphic works
15:30–16:15 Optional add-on: Törten estate or Laubenganghäuser with guide notes on typology
16:30 Wrap-up, recommendations for further visits and digital handout delivery
09:30–11:00 Architecture tour: workshop wing, bridge, auditorium, stair core and glazing concept
11:15–12:00 Walk to the Masters’ Houses; exterior and selected interior commentary
12:15–13:30 Lunch at the Kornhaus with riverside modernist setting and Q&A
14:00–15:15 Museum Dessau collection highlights: teaching models, furniture, graphic works
15:30–16:15 Optional add-on: Törten estate or Laubenganghäuser with guide notes on typology
16:30 Wrap-up, recommendations for further visits and digital handout delivery
➜ Plan your visit and select your preferred date above.
JOURNEY · 3-Day Tour — Weimar • Dessau • Berlin — 2.290 €
Three cities, one movement: early workshops in Weimar frame the pedagogical shift, Dessau shows the school as built machine for learning and Berlin connects the legacy with urban modernism. Balanced pacing leaves room to absorb and compare.
- Weimar: museum overview and Haus Am Horn as prototype dwelling
- Dessau: Building, Masters’ Houses and collection access with curatorial notes
- Berlin: Archive or gallery visit plus UNESCO estates as residential modernism
Delivery time: 7–10 days for travel documents and itinerary access
View 3-day outline
Day 1 — Weimar: Welcome at the museum, guided overview of early years, visit to Haus Am Horn, city walk linking Van
de Velde sites
Day 2 — Dessau: Architecture tour of the school, Masters’ Houses commentary, Museum Dessau collection; optional estates add-on
Day 3 — Berlin: Archive or gallery visit, guided look at Hufeisensiedlung and Siemensstadt, closing talk on contemporary relevance
Day 2 — Dessau: Architecture tour of the school, Masters’ Houses commentary, Museum Dessau collection; optional estates add-on
Day 3 — Berlin: Archive or gallery visit, guided look at Hufeisensiedlung and Siemensstadt, closing talk on contemporary relevance
➜ Choose your journey duration above to see available options.
EXPERIENCE · 5-Day Immersion — Weimar • Dessau • Berlin — 4.690 €
An in-depth immersion that blends curated workshops, expert discussions and collection encounters across Weimar, Dessau and Berlin. Expect deeper access, slower reading of space and dialogue with practitioners.
- Workshops: form, color and material with guided exercises
- Expert session and behind-the-scenes collection briefing
- Curated design dinner and coordinated 4★ accommodation
Delivery time: 7–10 days for travel documents and itinerary access
View 5-day outline
Weimar: Curator-led tour, seminar on pedagogy and workshop session on form and color studies
Dessau: Technical reading of the school, Masters’ Houses interiors where available, afternoon talk with local architect
Berlin: Lemke House visit, roundtable on present-day design practice, curated dinner and closing reflection
Dessau: Technical reading of the school, Masters’ Houses interiors where available, afternoon talk with local architect
Berlin: Lemke House visit, roundtable on present-day design practice, curated dinner and closing reflection
➜ Discover the full 5-day experience and book your preferred schedule above.
+ 60-min Photo Walk
+ Archive Briefing
30-min
+ Törten Estate
Extended
What’s included
- All entries and guided tours at listed museums and sites
- Licensed guides and DMC coordination for pacing and transfers
- Digital handouts, maps and concise schedules for each variant
- Workshop modules and materials (Experience)
- Expert session and hosted design dinner (Experience)
- Hotel package and local recommendations (Experience)
Good to know
Before you book
What to expect, how we handle changes, and how we pace the program on site.
Booking confidence
Free rebooking up to 7 days before tour start • Fair cancellation policy • Entries & guided tours included — no hidden fees.
Need an invoice or group quote? We’ll provide both during checkout.
Accessibility & pace
Moderate walking with seated breaks • Step-free options where available • Timing adapted to group needs and season.
Tell us about mobility needs when booking — we’ll tailor the route.
Booking at a glance
- Travel Program — choose Essential (1 day), Journey (3 days) or Experience (5 days).
- Travel Period — select a season/month window. We coordinate the exact date with you after purchase to match museum & guide availability.
- Language of Tour — English or German; other languages on request.
- Accommodation Preference — Standard 3★, Design 4★, Premium 5★ (surcharge), or own accommodation.
- Optional — Starting point (Weimar / Dessau / Berlin) and group size on request.
Frequently asked questions
Which variant should I choose?
Essential is ideal when time is limited and you want the key sites in one day. Journey adds comparative reading across three cities. Experience deepens access with workshops and expert dialogue.
How do travel periods and exact dates work?
At checkout you select a travel period (season or specific months). After purchase we coordinate your exact tour date by email to align entries, guides and museum availabilities. If your preferred date within the selected period is not available, we provide close alternatives or a free rebooking option.
What languages are available?
Guided tours are available in English and German as standard. Additional languages (e.g., French, Korean, Japanese) can be arranged on request depending on guide availability.
How does the accommodation preference work?
You can choose between Standard 3★, Design 4★ and Premium 5★ partner hotels (premium options may include a surcharge). If you select own accommodation, we provide central meeting points for each tour day.
Can I choose where to start the tour?
Yes. If offered for your variant, you can start in Weimar, Dessau or Berlin. We confirm the meeting point and timing with your booking documents.
Is this tour suitable for individuals and groups?
Absolutely. We host individuals, small groups and institutions. Programs can be paced with tailored start times and breaks for learning goals.
Are tours and museum entries included?
Yes. All guided tours and entries listed in the itinerary are included. Optional add-ons are clearly marked and can be requested in advance.
When do I receive my travel documents?
Digital documents (itinerary, tickets, meeting points) are delivered within 7–10 days after booking confirmation. You receive an order confirmation immediately after checkout.
How flexible is the schedule?
Dates are flexible within your selected period and can be adjusted to season and availability. We coordinate final timings with you during the document process; fair rebooking options are available if needed.
