Haus am Horn
Weimar, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Haus am Horn is a single-family detached home and museum in Weimar. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau. Designed by Georg Muche in a modern architecture style, it is the 127th most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach about 23 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of 3 °C and a low of -2 °C. July is the wettest month, seeing about 69 mm of rain over 13 days, while February has about 30 mm of rain over 11 days. The nearest airport is Erfurt-Weimar Airport, which is 27 km away, and the site is 222 km from Berlin.
Visitors can combine their trip with a visit to the Bauhaus University or the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, both located 0.7 km away. The Old Synagogue and Erfurt Cathedral are also nearby, at approximately 22 km. The museum is open Wednesday through Monday and on public holidays. From March to October, the hours are 10:00 to 18:00, and from October to March, the hours are 10:00 to 16:00. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 30 | 30 | 42 | 43 | 62 | 58 | 69 | 64 | 49 | 37 | 49 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
