Vivarium, Darmstadt

Name: Vivarium
Address: Schnampelweg 5, Darmstadt, 64287, Germany
Telephone: +49 6151 133391

#24 among attractions in Darmstadt

Aquarium, Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Vivarium Darmstadt is a small zoo in the southern Hessian city and also refers to itself as Darmstadt's zoo.

Elevation: 561 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°51'58"N, 8°41'1"E

Address

Schnampelweg 5Darmstadt 64287 Germany

Contact

+49 6151 133391

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Day trips

Vivarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darmstadt Artists' Colony, Russische Kapelle, Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Jugendstil Bad.

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Art Nouveau architecture
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Botanical garden
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vivarium open?

Vivarium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vivarium?

Nearby attractions include Botanical Garden of TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt (9 min walk), Großer Woog, Darmstadt (18 min walk), Park Rosenhöhe, Darmstadt (19 min walk), Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt (20 min walk).

How to get to Vivarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vivarium:

Bus

Botanischer Garten/Vivarium • Lines: K, Ku (7 min walk)
TU-Lichtwiese/Mensa • Lines: K, Ku (10 min walk)

Train

Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese (11 min walk)
Darmstadt Ost (19 min walk)

Tram

Hochschulstadion • Lines: 2, 9 (20 min walk)
Herdweg • Lines: 2, 9 (21 min walk)