Step into the hidden histories of Jenisch Park with my exclusive art historical tour, centred around the compelling "Parkomania" exhibition. We will explore how this remarkable park evolved—from Voght’s visionary 18th century ornamental farm to Jenisch’s romantic English landscape garden. I will reveal intriguing stories behind the park’s designs, its layered past including the challenging Nazi period, and its colonial connections. You’ll gain insights into the park’s ecological importance today and preservation efforts that protect this living heritage. You will get an overview of this neoclassical masterpiece by one of Germany’s most prominent architects, featuring elegant proportions, ric...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
The art tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jenisch House
You will enter the park either from the Baron Vogt Straße or Am Hochrad and walk towards the museum, a white neo-classical villa. We will meet in the vestibule, which is the first large space you enter, next to the café and book- and ticket shop.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for children under the age of 18
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Hidden Histories of the Jenisch Haus and Park
Itinerary
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Jenischhaus
The villa, so so-called Jenisch Haus, is a neoclassical villa designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Gustav Forsmann between 1831–34, and features elegant proportions, richly decorated Empire and Biedermeier interiors, and stunning Elbe River views. Today it houses the Museum for Art and Culture on the Elbe with changing exhibitions.
Step into the hidden histories of Jenisch Park with my exclusive art historical tour, centred around the compelling "Parkomania" exhibition. We will explore how this remarkable park evolved—from Voght’s visionary 18th century ornamental farm to Jenisch’s romantic English landscape garden. I will reveal intriguing stories behind the park’s designs, its layered past including the challenging Nazi period, and its colonial connections. You’ll gain insights into the park’s ecological importance today and preservation efforts that protect this living heritage. You will get an overview of this neoclassical masterpiece by one of Germany’s most prominent architects, featuring elegant proportions, ric...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
The art tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jenisch House
You will enter the park either from the Baron Vogt Straße or Am Hochrad and walk towards the museum, a white neo-classical villa. We will meet in the vestibule, which is the first large space you enter, next to the café and book- and ticket shop.
