Schloss Freudenberg

Schloss Freudenberg is a villa housing over 100 interactive stations scattered throughout its rooms to explore sensory perception. Each station focuses on a different aspect such as balance, gravity, light, darkness, sound, and resonance, all designed to be touched and experienced firsthand.

The villa was designed by architect Paul Schultze-Naumburg in 1904 as a private residence, then changed hands and purposes several times throughout the century. It served as a casino, children's home, and military facility before becoming an educational experience center.

The building serves as a place where visitors learn through touch and experimentation rather than instruction, allowing each person to discover how their senses work. This hands-on approach shapes how people interact with the space and with each other.

The site is open most days of the week with shorter hours on weekdays and longer hours on weekends, though times may shift during school holidays. Visitors should allow time to move through the stations at their own pace, as the experience is not meant to be rushed.

The Dunkel-Bar restaurant serves meals in total darkness, with both blind and sighted staff guiding guests through this unusual experience. Dining without light reverses normal perception and heightens the other senses in surprising ways.

Location: Wiesbaden

Inception: 1904

Architects: Paul Schultze-Naumburg

GPS coordinates: 50.06611,8.18083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30