Architectural Tours - An extended weekend in Germany - September 2011

An extended weekend in Germany - 21-25 September

Zeche Zollverein in the Ruhrpark
New university building by Pritzer prize winners Sana a, at Zeche Zollverein in the Ruhrpark

A fascinating mix of the modern.

Itinerary:

  • Wednesday 21 September: leave St Pancras international at 14:34 by train via Brussels to Cologne, arriving 20:15.
  • Thursday 22 September: day in Cologne. In the evening we take the 30-minute trip to Dusseldorf where we book into our hotel.
  • Friday 23 September: spend the day in Dusseldorf, an architectural mecca visiting buildings by Gehry, Piano, Holl, Coenen and others.
  • Saturday 24 September: train to Essen [30 minutes] to see the new Chipperfield extension of the Folkwang Museum, and the new university building by Pritzer prize winners Sana a, at Zeche Zollverein in the Ruhrpark. In the afternoon/evening visit the Ruhr Triennale: amazing events/opera/happenings in derelict factories. Check the Ruhrtriennale 2011 for the programme.
  • Sunday 25 September: morning free before flying back.
Folkwang Museum
Chipperfield extension of the Folkwang Museum


Further information:

Travel Arrangements
  • Depart: Wednesday 21 September - depart St Pancras International at 14:34 by train via Brussels to Cologne.
  • Return: Sunday 25 September - Easyjet from Dusseldof airport at 17.20, arriving Gatwick at 17.40.
  • Cost: £400 sharing incl travel / £450 single
  • Deposit: £100

To book: please

Important information - please read

These tours are the result of requests by an informal friendly group of architectural enthusiasts. Tim Bruce-Dick is the co-ordinator of this group which you are welcome to join. Tim books travel and accomodation upon request; all responsibility for all aspects of insurance rest entirely with individual participants who should ensure they have adequate insurance for the tour they choose to join. Hotels are usually centrally located modern three star hotels. The cost of airport transfers/local transport/food/drink are all extra unless specifically mentioned.

In these unpredictable times these programmes are subject to variation both in cost and content. The prices shown are accurate now and Tim will do his best to keep costs down; any notable variations will be discussed with the group before final amendments are made.

Tim Bruce-Dick

Tim Bruce-Dick

Architect, lecturer, tour guide - Tim has the background and knowledge to really open up contemporary architecture for you - More about Tim.