daily from 9:00 to 20:00. Extended opening hours apply during events.
Tel. +41 61 706 42 42
info @goetheanum.ch
Ticket Office
Tue - Sun 8.00–18.00
Monday no ticket sale
Phone Order
Di–Sa 14.00–18.00 Uhr
phone + 41 61 706 44 44
fax + 41 61 706 44 46
tickets @goetheanum.ch
The library is currently only accessible to members of the Anthroposophical Society on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2pmto 6pm. The collection and return of books (takeaway) is also possible for all visitors during these times.
Lend out
phone +41 61 706 42 60
ausleihe @goetheanum.ch
Administration
phone +41 61 706 42 63
bibliothek @goetheanum.ch
NOTE
During the viewing times guided tours might happen to visit the spaces too. We are grateful for your understanding if a possible disturbance of the silent observation happens.
Daily 13:30–14:30
closed on: 10th May, 1st July, 2nd July, 8th July, 9th July, 10th July, 15th July, 16th July, 17th July, 23rd July, 24th Julyand 27th July
With painted ceiling, stained-glass windows, sculpted columns and architraves. 2nd floor, use South lift, South staircase or West staircase.
Open:
Mon–Thu 14:30–15:30, Fri 14-16, Sat–Sun 10–12 and 14–16
on 08.10.22 only from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
With wooden sculpture "The representative of humanity between Lucifer and Ahriman" as well as motifs of the first and second Goetheanum. In the Goetheanum, south staircase, 4th floor
Prices
You will find the prices for our admission-relevant events in our event calendar, the prices for the conferences in the information on the respective conference.
Concessions
Students, pupils, pensioners / seniors, the unemployed, apprentices, military / community service providers, people with disabilities (IV pension). Please note that for some events additional discount conditions may apply.
Discount for Children
For children under 16.
Wheelchair
There are 3 wheelchair spaces in the Grosse Saal and 2 wheelchair spaces in the Grundsteinsaal. Companions receive free admission.
Tickets for single events
Single tickets can be purchased at the reception, ordered by mail or by phone. We will gladly send you the tickets if ordered in time (CHF 3.- shipping). Reservations are accepted. Tickets can not be taken back after purchase.
Conference tickets
Registration for the conference either on paper or online. For more information, see the conference information for each conference you want to sign up for.
Payment options
We accept cash (Euro and CHF), VISA, MasterCard, ec-direct and Postcard-Schweiz.
phone + 41 61 706 44 44
fax + 41 61 706 44 46
tickets @goetheanum.ch
Introduction to the Goetheanum - past and present, Rudolf Steiner`s life and the foundations of anthroposophy. The architectural tour includes the Main Auditorium and the Exhibition Room.
Guided Tours in English and German
Saturdays 2 pm - Duration ca. 80 mins
20 CHF, reduced-price* 15 CHF / person
(free for children under 10)
Meet at the reception. Telephone reservation required by Saturday 11:30 a.m. (+41 61 706 42 42).
From the Goetheanum different colored signposted paths lead in four directions in Dornach and up to Arlesheim. On different walks, selected buildings of the organic-plastic architectural style can be independently explored. Brochures with the four architectural paths are available at the reception in the Goetheanum.
In German, English, Spanish, French, Italian. Other languages on request
General Tour Architectural tour including Main Auditorium and Exhibition Room. Introduction to the Goetheanum – past and present, Rudolf Steiner’s life and the foundations of anthroposophy Recommended starting time: between 13:00 and 14:30.
Architectural Tour Architecture and composition of the Goetheanum and surrounding landscape; history, building style and materials, the language of organically sculpted forms.
Buildings around the Goetheanum Rudolf Steiner’s architectural concept of the Goetheanum and surrounding buildings. Outside viewing only.
Architecture Path Tours Guided tour to selected buildings from the four Architecture Walks. Duration 90-120 minutes.
Felsliweg / Philosophenweg Walk to the Goetheanum. Experience the language of the architecture and the landscaped surroundings. Meet at “Goetheanum” bus stop.
Goetheanum Gardens and Park Landscape design, biodiversity and the principles of biodynamic agriculture in the Goetheanum Gardens and Park.
The stained-glass windows of the Main Auditorium Large-scale carved windows with motifs based on sketches by Rudolf Steiner. Recommended starting time: 13:30
The painted ceiling in the Main Auditorium The painted ceiling with motifs based on sketches by Rudolf Steiner. Recommended starting time: 13:30
Columns and sculptural metamorphosis in the Main Auditorium What comes to expression in the forms and metamorphosis of the seven columns and architraves? Recommended starting time: 13:30
Coloured lights and shadows in the Main Auditorium The interplay of colour and light created by the stained-glass windows. Recommended starting time: 13:30. Only on sunny days.
The history of the Wooden Sculpture Viewing of preliminary models and the 9.5-metre wooden sculpture “The Representative of Humanity between Lucifer and Ahriman”.
Rudolf Steiner and the Dornach Hill Rudolf Steiner’s places of residence and work in Dornach (1914 to 1925), his biography and impulses.
Observatory Star gazing on clear nights.
Interactive surprise tours for children to get to know the Goetheanum. Ideal for children’s birthdays or school classes. Our tour guides are trained educators who will adapt the programme for different age groups.
Themed tours are also available for adults.
Treasure hunt Follow the clues through the Goetheanum and surrounding buildings and find the treasure.
Where’s the dragon’s head? A journey of discovery through the Goetheanum and surrounding park.
All kinds of angles There are right angles in the Goetheanum, but there are others too!
Spot your colour! Interactive colour journey through the Goetheanum.
From roof to floor. Journey of discovery into hidden places which are not usually open to the public.
From roof to floor Journey of discovery into hidden places which are not usually open to the public.
Find the hunter in the Main Auditorium! Motifs and colours in the carved windows of the Main Auditorium.
Who would have thought of skulls? An unexpected motif which appears repeatedly in the architecture, sculptures and paintings of the Goetheanum.
You can book an eurythmy session (introduction or practice session) with any of the above tours.
Minimum number of participants: 7
Duration: 30 min
Fee: 120 CHF
You can book a painting session with any of the above tours.
Minimum number of participants: 7
Duration: 30 min
Fee: 120 CHF + 50 CHF for materials
For guided tours through the Rudolf Steiner Archive
please contact the archive secretariat: +41 61 706 8210 or by email: archiv@rudolf-steiner.com
www.rudolf-steiner.com/archiv/fuehrung/
New prices from 01.01.2022:
Private groups
The price depends on the number of participants and the length of the tour:
- Guided tour 60 minutes
1-6 people 120 CHF, each additional person +15 CHF per person
- Guided tour 90 minutes
1-6 people 150 CHF, each additional person +15 CHF per person
- Guided tour 120 minutes
1-6 people 210 CHF, each additional person +15 CHF per person
The price depends on the number of participants and the length of the tour:
- Guided tour 60 minutes
up to 20 people 150 CHF, each additional person +7 CHF
- Guided tour 90 minutes
up to 20 people 180 CHF, each additional person +7 CHF
- Guided tour 120 minutes
up to 20 people 200 CHF, each additional person +7 CHF
By train
From Basel Swiss Station (SBB) take train S3 (destination Laufen) to Dornach-Arlesheim, then take local bus no. 66 from the train station to the bus stop "Goetheanum"
By tram
From Basel Swiss Station (SBB) take line 10 to Dornach-Arlesheim station, then take local bus no. 66 to the bus stop "Goetheanum"
By car
Leave the motorway Basel-Délémont at junction Reinach-Süd and follow a signs to Dornach. Parking at the Goetheanum is subject to a charge (including evenings and weekends)
On foot
15-minute walk from Dornach-Arlesheim train station
For wheelchair users and disabled people designated parking you will find signposted in the southwest (the two outer parking spaces on the right) and the east (the two outer parking spaces on the right) of the Goetheanum (see Parking Plan). With the wheelchair you reach the Goetheanum via the ramp to the left of the south entrance. On the ground floor to the left of the ladies' room (passageway Wandelhalle / Foyer) there is a wheelchair-accessible WC.
The large hall, the exhibition room and various function rooms (Süddachatelier, Nordachatelier, Nordsaal, Konferenzraum (ramp currently under repair) can be reached with the Süd- und Nordlift. 3 wheelchairplaces available in the Grosse Saal, 2 wheelchair places in the Grundsteinsaal.
The Schreinerei can be reached by wheelchair via the garden square behind the joinery. So that we can prepare the access to the joinery, we ask you to register in advance with us.
The rooms of the Rudolf Steiner Halde, the Holzhaus and Haus Schuurman are not wheelchair accessible.
For further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us daily from 8 to 22 o'clock under the telephone number: +41 61 706 42 42
Some hotels offer special conditions on demand and special offers for Goetheanum conference visitors.
Stiftung Kloster Dornach
Amtshausstrasse 7, 4143 Dornach
Tel. +41 61 701 12 72
Fax +41 61 701 12 49
www.klosterdornach.ch
Number of Rooms: 30
Single from 87 CHF
Double from 132 CHF
Showers on each floor, wheelchairs
15 min walk to the Goetheanum
Engeli-Garni
Bruno Ritter
Unterdorfstrasse 29, 4143 Dornach
Tel +41 61 631 00 00
Fax. +41 61 701 13 01
www.engeli-garni.ch
Number of Rooms: 8
Standard room single use with breakfast 95 CHF
Large room single use with breakfast 125 CHF
each additional person in the room + 55 CHF
Garage parking nearby (free of charge)
15 min walk to the Goetheanum
Hotel Jura
Bruggweg 61, 4143 Dornach
Tel. + 41 61 706 98 00
www.jura-dornach.ch
DR: CHF 160.- incl. VAT and breakfast
SR: CHF 100.- incl. VAT and breakfast
Conditions group discount
From 5 room bookings for 1 night 5 % discount
From 5 room bookings for 2 nights 10 % discount
15 min. walk to the Goetheanum
Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen ****
Ermitagestrasse 16, 4144 Arlesheim
Tel +41 61 706 52 00
www.ochsen.ch
4 stars
Number of rooms: 35
Single from 129 CHF
Double from 149 CHF
15 min walk to the Goetheanum
Hotel Ermitage Arlesheim
Ermitagestrasse 2, 4144 Arlesheim
Tel +41 61 701 54 20
Fax +41 61 701 37 20
www.eremitage.ch
Number of rooms: 27
Single from 115 CHF
Double from 180 CHF
20 min walk to the Goetheanum
Gasthaus zum Stärne
Ermitagestrasse 1, 4144 Arlesheim
Tel +41 61 701 99 52
www.werkstar.ch
Number of Rooms: 5
Single from 55 CHF
Double room from 90 CHF
Breakfast: 10 CHF
Stärne offers jobs for mentally disabled and unemployed people .
15 min walk to the Goetheanum
Gasthof zur Sonne ***
Untere Kirchgasse 1, 4147 Aesch
Tel +41 61 751 17 72
Fax +41 61 751 23 13
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3 stars
Number of rooms: 19
Single from 130 CHF
Double from 180 CHF
10 min by car to the Goetheanum
Bad Schauenburg ****
Schauenburgerstrasse 76, 4410 Liestal
Tel +41 61 906 27 27
Fax +41 61 906 27 00
www.badschauenburg.ch
4 stars
Number of rooms: 33
Single from 145 CHF incl breakfast
Double room including breakfast from 200 CHF
Hotel Reinacherhof ***
In Reinacherhof 177, 4163 Reinach
Tel +41 61 716 94 16
Fax +41 61 416 94 10
www.hotel-reinacherhof.ch
3 stars
Number of rooms: 14
Single from 135 CHF, weekend rate from 115 CHF
Double room from CHF 200, weekend rate from 175 CHF
10 min by car to the Goetheanum
Hotel Hofmatt
Basel Strasse 88, 4142 Münchenstein
Tel +41 61 416 08 48
Fax +41 61 416 08 49
www.hotelhofmatt.ch
Number of rooms: 15
Single from 115 CHF
Double from 175 CHF
20 min to the Goetheanum by public transport
Hotel Teufelhof
Leonhardsgraben 49, 4051 Basel
Tel +41 61 261 10 10
www.teufelhof.com
Number of rooms: 33
Single from 135 CHF
Double from 155 CHF
+ tax per person / night including Mobility Ticket
40 min to the Goetheanum by public transport
Hotel Odelya (formerly Hotel bildungszentrum 21)
Missionsstrasse 21, 4003 Basel
Tel. +41 61 260 21 21
www.odelya.ch
Number of rooms: 74
Single from 140 CHF
Double from 160 CHF
including Mobility Ticket
40 min to the Goetheanum by public transport
Rooms-Dornach.ch arranges rooms and apartments in Dornach and Arlesheim from private hosts.
The rooms and apartments are within walking distance to the Goetheanum.
for booking requests:
www.rooms-dornach.ch
kontakt @rooms-dornach.ch
Basel Back Pack
Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel
Tel. +41 61 333 00 37
Fax +41 61 333 00 39
www.baselbackpack.com
Anzahl Betten: 81
MBZ ab 32 CHF, inkl. Mobility-Ticket
40 Min. zum Goetheanum mit öffentl. Nahverkehr
Jugendherberge Basel St. Alban
St. Alban-Kirchrain 10, 4052 Basel
Tel. +41 61 272 05 72
Fax +41 61 272 08 33
www.youthhostel.ch
Anzahl Betten: 234
MBZ ab 41.80 CHF (Mitgliederpreis), 47.80 CHF (ohne Mitgliedsausweis)
inkl. Frühstück & Mobility-Ticket
Informationen zu Familien-, Jahres- und Gruppenmitgliedschaft unter www.youthhostel.ch
45 Min. zum Goetheanum mit öffentl. Nahverkehr
YMCA Hostel Basel
Gempenstrasse 64, 4008 Basel
Tel. +41 61 361 73 09
Fax +41 61 363 93 35
www.ymcahostelbasel.ch
Anzahl Betten: 150
MBZ ab 36 CHF, Frühstück ab 5 CHF
inkl. Mobility-Ticket
40 Min. zum Goetheanum mit öffentl. Nahverkehr
Camping Waldhort
Heideweg 16, 4153 Reinach
Tel. +41 61 711 64 29
info @camping-waldhort.ch
www.camping-waldhort.ch
geöffnet: April bis Oktober
10 Min. mit dem Auto zum Goetheanum
Camping „Uf der Hollen“
Auf der Hollen 4, 4146 Hochwald
Büro (in Reinach) Dienstags 17-19 Uhr
Tel. +41 61 712 02 40
An-/Abmeldung bei Platzwart René Nebel +41 79 591 44 01
buero @tcscampingbasel.ch
www.tcscampingbasel.ch
geöffnet: ganzjährig
10 Min. mit dem Auto zum Goetheanum
Speisehaus am Goetheanum
Dorneckstrasse 2
4143 Dornach/Schweiz
Tel. +41 61 706 85 10
www.speisehaus.ch
Hotel Jura Restaurant Akropolis
Bruggweg 61
4143 Dornach
+ 41 61 706 98 00
www.hoteljura.ch
Original-griechische Speisen
Restaurant La Pergola GmbH
Amthausstrasse 6
4143 Dornach
+ 41 61 701 54 54
www.pizzeria-la-pergola.ch
Küche international / Pizzeria:
Pizza ab 15CHF / Karte: 15 CHF/39 CHF
Restaurant Schlosshof
Schlossweg 125
4143 Dornach
+ 41 61 702 01 50
www.schlosshof-dornach.ch
Frische saisonal breitgefächerte Küche:
Menü ab 20 / Karte: 21 CHF/40 CHF
Restaurant Adler
Hauptstrasse 15
4144 Arlesheim
+ 41 61 703 11 00
www.adler-arlesheim.ch
Gutbürgerliche saisonale Küche:
Karte: 18 CHF/34 CHF
Restaurant Domstübli
Kirchgasse 4
4144 Arlesheim
+41 61 701 75 69
www.domstuebli.ch
Italienische Küche
Hotel Eremitage - Restaurant
Gartenweg 2
4144 Arlesheim
+ 41 61 701 54 20
www.eremitage.ch
Hauptgericht ab 22 CHF
Restaurant Rössli
Ermitagestr. 20
4144 Arlesheim
+ 41 61 701 12 50
Internationale Küche / Pizzeria
Hotel Gasthof Zum Ochsen
Ermitagestr. 16
4144 Arlesheim
+ 41 61 706 52 00
www.ochsen.ch
Küche international:
Karte: 29 CHF/49 CHF / Menü: 77 CHF/155 CHF
Gasthaus zum Stärne
Eremitagestrasse 1
4144 Arlesheim
Tel: +41 61 701 99 52
www.werkstar.ch
Gutbürgerliche Küche
Restaurant Schönmatt
Schönmatt 1
4145 Gempen
+ 41 61 701 53 88
www.hof-schoenmatt.ch
Gutbürgerliche Küche
Restaurant Gempenturm
Gempenturmstrasse 15
4145 Gempen
+ 41 61 701 51 50
www.gempenturm.ch
Gutbürgerliche gepflegte Küche
Hotel Restaurant Bad Schauenburg
Schauenburgerstrasse 76
4410 Liestal
+41 61 906 27 27
www.badschauenburg.ch
Küche international:
Menü: 95 CHF/110 CHF
Landgasthof Klus
Klusstr. 178
4147 Aesch
+41 61 751 77 33
www.landgasthofklus.ch
Küche international:
Karte: 26 CHF/45 CHF / Menü: 48 CHF/ 72 CHF
In the Speisehaus you will find everything under one roof: restaurant and cafe, health food shop with Demeter bakery, our boutique and the catering service. 12-14 o'clock warm dishes. Cafe 14-16 clock. Shop: Mon-Fri 8-18.30 and Sat-Sun 8-16 clock.
The 12-hectare garden park, together with the architecture of the Goetheanum, forms a total work of art. His design is by Rudolf Steiner. The garden park is open to the landscape and therefore always open. It is easily reachable from Basel by public transport or by car.
Bookshop specialized in anthroposophy. Well-maintained range of anthroposophic literature in German. Large selection of anthroposophic titles in English, French, Spanish and Italian. Every available title can be ordered.
The publisher at the Goetheanum is the oldest anthroposophical publisher. Over the years, the publishing house has developed a diverse spectrum, ranging from qualified specialist literature to in-depth research and study on almost all topics of anthroposophy, ideas for the meditative life to narrative material for school and family - and with the star calendar at a glance in the world of stars reaches.