Welcome to Darmstadt

Darmstadt is situated in the federal state of “Hessen” in the middle of
Germany in north-south direction. Former capital of the state of “Hessen”,
Darmstadt is marked by its feudal past on one side, but also by science,
art, culture and industry.

The city`s landmark the “Hochzeitsturm” situated
at the “Mathildenhöhe” above the city is a great monument of the Art
Nouveau period which is surrounded by an ensemble of that period created
by a group of artists about 100 years ago.

Since 1997 Darmstadt is carrying the title “City of Science”, which is owed,
amongst others, to the Technical University, founded in 1877. The Technical
University of Darmstadt is among the leading universities in science and
technology in Germany. Outstanding among the over 30 public and private
research establishments is the “Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung (GSI)”
where several new chemical elements (e.g. Hassium and Darmstadtium)
were discovered. A huge extension of the research facilities (FAIR) is under
construction as a European project. MERCK company is a leading pharmaceutical and chemical plant.

Furthermore Darmstadt is known for two key institutions of the European
aerospace industry: Eumetsat, the meteorological centre of Europe, and the
Esoc – especially known for the probe “Mars-Express” or the Titan-Mission.
With its wide range of cultural events and exhibitions, approved cultural
institutions of literature, fine arts, music and the state theatre, Darmstadt
presents itself as a lively, open minded and cosmopolitan city.

Experience and explore Darmstadt in your own way – welcome to the City
of Science!