Goetheanum
A giant building of exposed concrete on a hillside in Dornach, designed by Rudolf Steiner. It is the headquarters of the anthroposophy movement, and its rare organic form is unlike anything else.
The Goetheanum is located in Dornach, about 10 kilometers south of Basel. It is the second Goetheanum designed by Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy. The first wooden structure was destroyed by fire in 1922, and the building was rebuilt from 1925 to 1928 in exposed concrete. It has almost no right angles and is regarded as a masterpiece of Expressionist architecture. Inside is a large theater, which often stages complete performances of Goethe's Faust. Smaller houses and gardens in the same style are scattered around the area. You can enter the lobby freely, but guided tours require a reservation. Take tram No. 10 from Basel to Dornach, then walk about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. daily 08:00–22:00 (lobby)
Nearby sights
- Basel Paper Mill & St. Alban-Tal
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Antikenmuseum Basel
- Museum Tinguely
- Tinguely Fountain
- Zoo Basel
- Historical Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche
- Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel