Description
Discover the Spirit of Modernism
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.
Essential · 1 Day
- Dessau focus
- Key icons in one day
- Guided tours + entries
- Calm pacing
- From 690 €
Journey · 3 Days
- Weimar • Dessau • Berlin
- Comparative reading
- Curatorial context
- Balanced pacing
- From 2.290 €
Experience · 5 Days
- Workshops + experts
- Behind-the-scenes
- Curated seminars
- 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
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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 Bauhaus Walk (Bauhaus University Weimar) — guided campus tour with insights into studios, workshops and teaching traditions
- Dessau: Bauhaus 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
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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.
- Weimar: Bauhaus Walk (Bauhaus University Weimar) — campus tour plus seminar context
- Workshops: Form, color and material with guided exercises
- Experts: Behind-the-scenes collection briefing and practitioner dialogue
- Evening: Curated design dinner and coordinated 4☆ accommodation
Delivery time: 7–10 days for travel documents and itinerary access
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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.
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
Compact and clear at a glance: everything you need to know before booking.
Booking confidence
Free rebooking up to 7 days before tour start. Fair cancellation policy. Guided tours & museum entries included — no hidden fees.
Need an invoice or group quote? Provided during checkout.
Travel period & dates
Select your period at checkout. We coordinate the exact date after purchase — aligned with museum and guide availability.
If there’s a clash, we offer close alternatives or a free rebooking.
Accommodation options
Choose Standard 3☆, Design 4☆ or Premium 5☆ partner hotels. Using your own place? Meeting points are central.
Premium usually involves a surcharge.
Accessibility & pace
Moderate walking with seated breaks. Step-free options where available. Pacing adapted to group and season.
Tell us mobility needs when booking — we’ll tailor the route.
Tours & entries
All guided tours, museum entries and workshops in the itinerary are included. No onsite extras.
Optional add-ons can be booked in advance.
Travel documents
Your digital pack (tickets, meeting points, itinerary) arrives within 7–10 days after confirmation.
Order confirmation is instant after checkout.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Essential information at a glance.
Which variant should I choose?
Essential for the key sites in one day. Journey compares three cities. Experience goes deeper with workshops and expert dialogue.
How do travel periods and exact dates work?
Select a travel period at checkout. We then coordinate your exact date by email to align entries, guides and museum availability. If your preferred date isn’t free, we offer close alternatives or a free rebooking.
What languages are available?
Standard: English and German. Additional languages (e.g., French, Korean, Japanese) on request subject to guide availability.
How does the accommodation option work?
Choose Standard 3☆, Design 4☆ or Premium 5☆ partner hotels (premium may include a surcharge). If using your own accommodation, we provide central meeting points.
Can I choose the starting point?
Yes. Depending on your variant, you can start in Weimar, Dessau or Berlin. Meeting point and timings are confirmed in your documents.
Is the tour suitable for individuals and groups?
Absolutely. We host individuals, small groups and institutions. Start times and breaks can be tailored to learning goals.
Are tours and museum entries included?
Yes. Everything listed in the itinerary is included. Optional add-ons are clearly indicated and can be booked in advance.
When will I receive my travel documents?
Digital documents (itinerary, tickets, meeting points) arrive within 7–10 days after confirmation. Order confirmation is immediate after checkout.
How flexible is the schedule?
Dates are flexible within your selected period and adjusted to season and availability. Final timings are coordinated during the document process; fair rebooking options are available.
How do payment & invoicing work?
Pay by credit/debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. You receive a compliant invoice (EU/DE) with VAT where applicable. For groups & multi-day tours: typically a 20–30% deposit to reserve dates, with the balance due 14 days before the tour. Short-notice bookings: full amount due immediately.