Darmstadt

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Several buildings survived the massive destruction of Darmstadt in September 1944. Visit the Kuenstlerkolonie Mathildenhoehe, to see the most interesting ones. This is the most beautiful part of Darmstadt. There is also a small park and an art museum there.

Darmstadt’s landmark is the Langer Ludwig, a statue on a huge sandstone column located right in the city centre. When you visit Darmstadt, you can't avoid it. On the first Saturday of every month it is open to the public, meaning that you can climb the column (through a stair located on the inside) and get a beautiful view over Darmstadt.

Heinerfest, held once a year at the end of June/beginning of July is a festival that occupies the whole inner city for 4–5 days. Schlossgrabenfest, is an annual music festival (usually in May) held in the city centre. Entry is free.

Grohe Brauerei, is smaller traditional brewery. It has its own tavern, where you can drink the freshly brewed beer, and eat typical local foods. It is located in the Nieder-Ramstaedter-Strasse 3, and can easily be reached by tram or by foot from the city centre. The beer is also available for sale in bottles or barrels. Many locals believe that this is the best beer available in Darmstadt.

Ratskeller, a tavern located in the city centre, at the market place; brew their own beer, which is also very tasty. The tavern is located in the cellar vault of an older building and has a nice, traditional atmosphere. Rummel Brauerei. The largest in Darmstadt, brews the ”Darmstaedter” Bier, which is available in many restaurants and taverns in Darmstadt.

Hesse's national drink, an apple cider, Apfelwein, or, in the local dialect, ”Aebbelwoi”, is very popular here too. It is available in pure form, or blended with soda water or lemonade. Foreigners not used to the unusual taste (it is much more sour and less sweet than the cider common in other countries) might want to try the version blended with lemonade first.