TO DESTROY TOWN – 80 years of Brandnacht: The destruction of Darmstadt in World War II

11:48 p.m.: Christmas trees in the west 

Nobody had expected the attack of September 11/12, 1944: Bombers coming from the west marked their target area with red and green flares and dropped their cargo over the city according to a new strategy; successful from their point of view: “A quiet trip all round” - a mission without any special incidents. Darmstadt was on fire. 

All that remained of the historic half-timbered town and former baroque and classical beauty of the capital and royal seat were ruins, rubble, debris and ashes. Over 90% of the city center was destroyed and more than 10,000 people lost their lives. On a route through the modern city center, we follow the events of that night in 1944. 

Meeting point: Löwenbrunnen on Mathildenplatz
Duration: 90 minutes

Please not that this tour is currently only available in German!

The maximum group size is 25 people. This tour takes place entirely outdoors! An individual meeting point is possible by arrangement.