How long does the tour last

Information to follow. The exact duration will be communicated upon booking or on-site.

Is the Glass Cathedral accessible for people with disabilities

Accessibility is limited. Please inquire in advance at the tourist information or the city museum.

How do I obtain tickets

Booking is mandatory and can be done through the tourist information Amberg or the website of the city museum. On-site cash sales are not possible.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition

Information to follow. The respective guidelines and rules will be communicated on-site by museum staff.

Are there tours for groups

Yes. Group tours can be requested and booked separately subject to availability.

Where is the Glass Cathedral located in Amberg

The tour takes place in the Glass Cathedral, Rosenthalstraße 12, 92224 Amberg. Arrival by public transport or car is possible; parking information available on-site.

Experience Bauhaus live: Gropius' Glass Cathedral brings together architecture and history

Name: Experience Glass Cathedral Amberg: Walter Gropius' Last Building – Public Tour
Start: 2026-04-02T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-02T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Glaskathedrale Amberg

Experience Glass Cathedral: Discover the Architectural Icon of Walter Gropius in Amberg

This guided exhibition in the Glass Cathedral delves deep into the last realized work of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius. In the exhibition space, visitors experience a moderated multimedia show that impressively connects architecture, industrial history, and Bauhaus ideas. Booking is required; accessibility is partially limited.

From Bauhaus Thought to Glass Cathedral: An Art Experience in the Context of Modernity

Between 1968 and 1970, the visionary glassworks for Rosenthal was created in Amberg: a light-filled industrial building whose clear lines, modular structure, and rhythmic roof landscape evoke a gothic cathedral. The factory view shows how material, light, and spatial effects create an aesthetic experience that unites functionality with the poetry of form.

Architecture as a Narrative Space: Colors, Shapes, and Spatial Effects

The curation focuses on images, sound, and historical documents: early design drawings, photographs of the construction phase, and film sequences unfold the exhibition atmosphere. Visitors follow the development from the Rosenthal commission through the TAC planning team to today's use by the Crystal Glass Factory Amberg. Steel, glass, and concrete are discernible as materials of modernity.

Biography and Network: Walter Gropius, Bauhaus, and Philip Rosenthal

The presentation contextualizes Gropius' later work art historically: as a synthesis of industrial typification and humanistic design. The connection to Philip Rosenthal illustrates how entrepreneurship and avant-garde architecture enabled social innovation.

Industrial Culture Today: Mediation, Guidance, Education

As an outreach of the city museum, the Glass Cathedral conveys building culture and design history. The tour provides background on construction, production processes, and the role of Upper Palatinate in the glass industry. Information on accessibility, duration, and safety is provided on-site; cash payment is not possible.

Visitors' Voices

Visitors' reactions are clear: The tour delights architecture and design enthusiasts. On Facebook, one guest writes: 'Rarely have I experienced a factory hall that exudes so much light, precision, and elegance.' On YouTube, it says: 'Architecture history is vividly and visibly staged here.'

Conclusion

Expect a dense, knowledgeable curated encounter with modernity: a rare Bauhaus experience in the original space that sharpens the senses and deepens knowledge. Secure your spots in advance and experience the Glass Cathedral as an outstanding chapter in German architectural history.