Based on the ideas of social reform at the beginning of the 20th century, the first German garden city was intended to harmoniously combine living and working, education and culture. A great idea. A social synthesis of the arts. Living and working in harmony.

What is left of it over 100 years later? Where does the myth live on? In the stories of the residents? In their way of life? In the architecture, the urban space? And what does a good life mean to us today? What about our work-life balance? Rhythmic balance? Balancing on the edge? Or free falling with every step?

Guided by a voice, the audience - equipped with mp3 players and headphones - explores the winding paths and architectural testimonies of the neighbourhood. In search of their own BALANCE, the participants encounter the individual stories of the residents, talking garden fences and the sounds of the neighbourhood that set the pace.

The mp3 players and headphones can be borrowed from the visitor centre during the opening hours listed below.

All information at a glance

• Duration: approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
• Issue of mp3 players: Visitor Centre HELLERAU in the West side building (Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 56, 01109 Dresden)
• Latest distribution time: 2 hours before the visitor centre closes
• Starting point: at the main entrance to the Festspielhaus
• Cost: 6/4 euros, plus 20 euros deposit for the mp3 players in cash
• Route information: approx. 3 km, moderate walking pace
• The audio walk is not barrier-free.

For "emergencies" regarding route guidance, please contact the visitor centre on 0351 264 62 46.

Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue, Thu, Fri 11am - 6pm
Wed 11am - 4pm
Sat 1pm - 6pm
Sun/Public holiday (01/04 - 31/10) 11am - 4pm

BALANCE is a co-production of STUDIO URBANISTAN and HELLERAU - European Centre for the Arts. Funded by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony. This program is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the budget approved by the Saxon state parliament.