Haus am Horn, Weimar

Name: Haus am Horn
Address: Weimar, Germany
Telephone: +49 3643 545400

#12 among attractions in Weimar

Unesco, Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Haus am Horn is a domestic house in Weimar, Germany, designed by Georg Muche. It was built for the Bauhaus Werkschau exhibition which ran from July to September 1923. It was the first building based on Bauhaus design principles, which revolutionized 20th century architectural and aesthetic thinking and practice ()

Local name: Musterhaus Am Horn Opened: 1923 (101 years ago)Unesco: from 1996Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 50°58'26"N, 11°20'22"E

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Weimar Germany

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+49 3643 545400

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Haus am Horn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadtschloss, Goethes Gartenhaus, Park an der Ilm, Bauhaus-Museum.

0.6 miNW
Palace, History museum, Forts and castles
Stadtschloss, Weimar
15 min walk • The Stadtschloss Weimar, nestled in the heart of the culturally rich city of Weimar, Germany, is a historical castle that offers visitors a journey through time. This grand structure, which has been a pivotal part of Weimar's landscape, dates back to the early 16th...
~970 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Garden
Goethes Gartenhaus, Weimar
5 min walk • Goethe's Garden House in the Park an der Ilm zu Weimar was a place of residence and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 as part of the "Classical Weimar" ensemble.
~770 ftW
Park
Park an der Ilm, Weimar
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Weimar, Germany, the Park an der Ilm is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque park, sprawling along the banks of the Ilm River, is a testament to the natural beauty and historical...
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Bauhaus-Museum, Weimar
19 min walk • The Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, Germany, stands as a testament to the revolutionary Bauhaus movement that has left a lasting impact on art, design, and architecture worldwide. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus school merged fine arts with crafts, leading...
0.6 miW
Museum, Historical place, Cemetery
Classical Foundation Weimar, Weimar
16 min walk • The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is one of the largest and most significant cultural institutions in Germany. It owns more than 20 museums, palaces, historic houses and parks, as well as literary and art collections, a number of which are World Heritage Sites.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe House, Weimar
13 min walk • The Goethe House is the main house lived in by the writer, poet, and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe whilst in Weimar, Germany, though he did live in several others in the town. The home serves as the main location of the Goethe-Nationalmuseum.
0.7 miNW
Iconic statue of 2 German writers
Goethe–Schiller Monument, Weimar
19 min walk • The original Goethe–Schiller Monument is in Weimar, Germany. It incorporates Ernst Rietschel's 1857 bronze double statue of Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, who are probably the two most revered figures in German literature.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe-Nationalmuseum, Weimar
14 min walk • The Goethe-Nationalmuseum is a museum devoted to the German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in the town of Weimar in Germany.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimar
20 min walk • The Deutsche Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar is a German theatre and musical organisation based in Weimar. It is a twin institution, consisting of the theatrical Deutsches Nationaltheater and the symphony orchestra known as the Staatskapelle Weimar.
0.7 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Weimar
18 min walk • The church of St Peter and Paul in Weimar, Germany, is also known as Herderkirche after Johann Gottfried Herder. It is the most important church building of the town, and is called Stadtkirche, opposed to the courtly Schloßkirche.
0.5 miNW
Court library with an ornate Rococo hall
Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar
14 min walk • The Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany, houses a major collection of German literature and historical documents and is part of the UNO designated Classical Weimar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Haus am Horn?

Nearby attractions include Park an der Ilm, Weimar (4 min walk), Goethes Gartenhaus, Weimar (5 min walk), Römisches Haus, Weimar (7 min walk), Liszt-Museum, Weimar (8 min walk).

How to get to Haus am Horn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Haus am Horn:

Bus

Eduard-Mörike-Straße • Lines: 2, 9 (6 min walk)
Berkaer Straße • Lines: 1, 229, 253 (9 min walk)

Train

Oberweimar (23 min walk)
Weimar Berkaer Bahnhof (31 min walk)