© GRIMMWELT Kassel | Photo: Harry Soremski
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Duration |
60 minutes or |
Group size |
max. 15 pupils per group |
Languages |
German, English, French, Italian |
Price |
65 € (60 minutes) or |
Foreign language surcharge |
10 € (60 minutes) or |
Meeting point |
GRIMMWELT Foyer |
Discover the unknown in the fairy tales, unearth curiosities in the “German Dictionary”, try out interactive media stations—the GRIMMWELT is filled with opportunities for hands-on experience.
Book a guided tour!
This general guided tour gives students an in-depth insight into the life and works of the Brothers Grimm.
Besides biographical information, the subjects of the tour are both the Grimms’ linguistic work—as exemplified by the “German Dictionary”—and the famous collection of “Children’s and Household Tales”.
This guided tour focuses on the Grimms’ biography.
“Who were the famous collectors of fairy tales?”, “How did they end up in Kassel?” and “What was the situation of the Grimm family?” are just some of the points raised.
There is also a brief look at the brothers’ linguistic work and the famous Grimms’ fairy tale collection.
During this tour, the students can immerse themselves in the world of the Grimms’ fairy tales and how they were created.
“How did Jacob and Wilhelm collect the tales?” and “What is the difference between folk tales and literary tales?” are some of the themes that are touched upon.
The tour also gives a brief insight into the Brothers Grimm’s linguistic work and their biography.
This tour transports students into the world of language and words as they learn about the connections between the fairy tales and Jacob and Wilhelm’s linguistic work.
There is also a brief look at the Grimms’ life and their famous collection of fairy tales.
The contents and subject matter of the circular tour can be adapted to suit all age groups.
Upon availability you will receive a binding booking confirmation.
You would like to book a guided tour at short notice?
For appointments less than a week in advance, please call our booking team at +49 561 707707 (available Mon. - Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Various teaching modules (e.g., guided tours, workshops and workbooks for individual exploration in small groups or via the app) can be compiled and adjusted to suit school curricula.
Arrival |
On arrival, participants are requested to wait outside the GRIMMWELT building until the teacher / accompanying person has registered the group at the cash desk and paid the entrance fee. |
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Ticket |
Before the group enters the building, the teachers will be given a sticker (instead of an individual ticket) for each group member. These stickers must be displayed visibly on group members’ clothing. |
Lockers |
Bags, jackets, overcoats etc. must be deposited in the cloakroom or in a locker. |
Guided tour |
On site, pay the guide (cash ONLY!) |
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Admission charge |
On site at the GRIMMWELT cash desk (cash / EC card / credit card) |
Guided tour |
If a booked tour is cancelled up to 11 working days before the scheduled date, a processing fee of 15 € per group will be charged. The entire sum due must be paid for cancellations made 10 or fewer working days before the scheduled tour date. |
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Admission |
The group reservation for admission can be cancelled free of charge. |
On foot |
The walk from Kassel Main Line station (Hauptbahnhof) to the GRIMMWELT takes about 20-30 minutes. |
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Tram |
Take a RegioTram or KVG tram to the “Rathaus” or “Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße” stop, then follow the signposted pedestrian route (approx. a 7-minute walk). |
Alighting point |
Visitors arriving by coach should head for the coach stop Brüder-Grimm-Platz (satnav destination: “Brüder-Grimm-Platz”). |
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Parking |
There are no parking facilities for coaches at the GRIMMWELT. Coach parking is available at the Naturkundemuseum/Ottoneum at Papinplatz (satnav destination: “Papinplatz”). |
