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Dialog im Dunkeln – The Sensory Experience in Wien

Prepare for an extraordinary journey where darkness illuminates your non-visual senses.

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Dialog im Dunkeln offers guided tours, special dinners, and brunches conducted entirely in darkness. Guests navigate and interact using senses other than sight, fostering a deeper understanding of perception and communication.

Engage in guided sensory experiences, dinners, and brunches held in complete darkness, challenging perceptions and enhancing other senses.

Dialog im Dunkeln
About Dialog im Dunkeln

Dialog im Dunkeln in Vienna offers unique programs like guided tours, dinners, and brunches, all conducted in complete darkness. Participants learn to navigate an unfamiliar environment solely through hearing, touch, and smell, challenging their usual perceptions. This experience aims to foster empathy by immersing visitors into a world often navigated by visually impaired individuals, promoting a new perspective on communication and reality.

Red facade of Dialog im Dunkeln with white text and Braille, brick building, glass doors, and a metal railing in front
Dialog im Dunkeln opening hours in Vienna

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Location of Dialog im Dunkeln

Dialog im Dunkeln is situated at Barbara-Prammer-Allee 13/1/4 in Vienna's Seestadt neighborhood. This modern urban setting provides a distinct backdrop for visitors seeking to explore the venue's unique guided sensory experiences, away from the more conventional city center attractions.

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Barbara-Prammer-Allee 13/1/4

1220 Wien

Seestadt, Wien, AT

Dialog im Dunkeln Visit Planning

A visit to Dialog im Dunkeln in Wien typically involves a guided tour lasting approximately 50 minutes, with new groups starting every 15 minutes. Reservations are required as entry is timed, and spontaneous participation cannot be guaranteed. The venue is located directly at Seestadt station, accessible via the U2 line for public transport. Visitors arriving by car should utilize the Kulturgarage on Ilse-Buck-Straße, situated 250 meters from the entrance.

Dialog im Dunkeln Visit Planning

Dialog im Dunkeln Sensory Experience

Dialog im Dunkeln in Wien provides guided sensory experiences in complete darkness. Visitors navigate environments using hearing, touch, and smell, challenging perception. The venue offers one-hour 'blind reality' tours, immersing guests in non-visual interactions. Culinary events, like 'Dinner im Dunkeln' and 'Frühstücksführungen,' blend exploration with dining. These programs foster empathy and offer communication insights, serving educational groups and corporate teams.

Interior of Dialog im Dunkeln with yellow and orange walls, a staircase, and visitors in a modern lobby
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Dialog im Dunkeln Vienna: An Immersive Journey into Sensory Exploration

Experience the world without sight, guided by expert insights.

Discover a unique exhibition in Vienna where everyday situations unfold in complete darkness. Blind guides lead you through this engaging adventure, inviting you to rely on hearing, touch, and smell. It offers a fresh perspective on perception.

Dialog im Dunkeln Exhibition

History of Dialog im Dunkeln

Founded in 1988 by Andreas Heinecke, **Dialog im Dunkeln** began as a touring exhibition, first presented in Frankfurt, Germany. After more than a decade of traveling, the concept evolved into a permanent fixture, with the first dedicated exhibition opening in Hamburg in April 2000. It subsequently grew into a global social franchising company, expanding its unique sensory experiences to over 150 cities across more than 30 countries. This initiative has made a significant impact by fostering awareness and tolerance for 'otherness' and disability, while also providing employment for thousands of blind guides worldwide and reaching millions of visitors.

  • Founded by Andreas Heinecke in 1988

    1988Founding

    Dialogue in the Dark was established in 1988 by Andreas Heinecke, initially premiering in Frankfurt, Germany. For over a decade, it operated as a traveling exhibition, touring museums and appearing at fairs and festivals.

  • First permanent exhibition opened in Hamburg in 2000

    2000Milestone

    After more than ten years as a traveling exhibition, Dialogue in the Dark was transformed into a franchise by Dialogue Social Enterprise. The first permanent exhibition, known as Dialog im Dunkeln, was established in Hamburg, Germany, in April 2000.

  • Global franchise with exhibitions in over 150 cities

    Overview

    Dialogue in the Dark operates as a social franchising company, offering its unique exhibition experience and business workshops. It has since expanded to over 150 cities across more than 30 countries, with current operations in 21 countries.

  • Impacts over 9 million visitors and creates jobs

    Cultural significance

    The exhibition aims to foster awareness and tolerance for 'otherness' and disability by changing mindsets. It has provided employment opportunities for thousands of blind guides and facilitators worldwide, with over 9 million visitors experiencing the exhibition.

  • Director Andreas Heinecke

    Notable person

    Andreas Heinecke is the founder of Dialogue in the Dark. He established the exhibition in 1988 and guided its evolution from a traveling show to a global social franchising company.

Dialog im Dunkeln: Your Questions, Answered

Curious about your visit to Dialog im Dunkeln? You might be wondering how long you'll spend exploring new senses in the dark, or perhaps simply when exactly to plan your unique adventure. Find answers to these and many more practical questions.

What is the email address for Dialog im Dunkeln?

The email address for general inquiries at Dialog im Dunkeln is [email protected].

What is the phone number for Dialog im Dunkeln reservations?

To make reservations for Dialog im Dunkeln, please call 01 / 890 60 60.

How can I contact Dialog im Dunkeln?

You can contact Dialog im Dunkeln for general inquiries via email at [email protected]. For reservations, please use the phone number 01 / 890 60 60.

How do I make reservations for Dialog im Dunkeln?

Reservations are required for Dialog im Dunkeln and can be made by calling 01 / 890 60 60 or by sending an email to [email protected].

Planning Your Visit to Dialog im Dunkeln

A visit to Dialog im Dunkeln in Vienna involves a guided sensory experience lasting approximately 50 minutes. Reservations are required, as entry is timed and spontaneous participation may not be possible. Guided tours accommodate a maximum of 8 people, with new groups starting every 15 minutes. Visitors should enter '4' followed by the 'bell' symbol on the intercom display upon arrival. The experience is generally recommended for children aged 6 and above, and tours can be booked in either German or English.

Visitor Experience at Dialog im Dunkeln

Dialog im Dunkeln in Wien offers a distinctive sensory journey designed for various visitors, including families with children aged 6 and above, couples, and student or other groups. This guided experience in complete darkness is intended to shift perception, inviting participants to rely on non-visual senses. Visitors should note that the environment requires comfort in absolute darkness, and reservations are recommended for the approximately 50-minute tours.

Photos of Dialog im Dunkeln

These photos offer a visual story of Dialog im Dunkeln, from the welcoming entrance featuring clear signage and Braille, to the modern and brightly lit lobby areas where visitors gather. While the core experience takes place in complete darkness, images also show individuals using white canes in transitional, dimly lit environments, hinting at the unique sensory journey that shifts perception.

White text reading 'DIALOG IM DUNKELN® HAMBURG' on an orange square with red and yellow background blocks
Red facade of Dialog im Dunkeln with white text and Braille, brick building, glass doors, and a metal railing in front
Interior of Dialog im Dunkeln with yellow and orange walls, a staircase, and visitors in a modern lobby
Modern building with yellow and red facade and Hebrew signage, people walking on grass in front
People using white canes in a dimly lit indoor space
light green ribbon tied in a bow on a black background
white canes with black handles in a gray container against a green background
Red chairs and tables in a modern lounge area with people sitting and a brightly lit background
A woman in a black blazer stands beside a black wall with 'DIALOG IN THE DARK' and braille text, extending her hand toward a small illuminated panel.
Dialog im Dunkeln Hamburg wordmark in white text on an orange background with red, yellow, and black geometric borders.
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