Experience Center
Smell. Taste.
Rediscover.
Sensoria explores the fascinating world of fragrances and flavours in meaningful themed areas. Travel through time and space, learn about the historical and scientific background, interactively discover the importance of the two senses in our everyday lives and be surprised by the emotions and memories that are awakened!
the exhibition
Room for the Senses: See, Hear, Smell
Immerse yourself and consciously experience your senses.
Suddenly you will find yourself in the middle of a lavender field,
hearing the buzzing of bees and bumblebees.
A little later, you are standing in the middle of a forest. You can hear the leaves rustling and the scent of fresh moss is in your nose.
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Gallery of Fragrances: The most Expensive Fragrance in the World
Discover a selection of the most significant and most extraordinary fragrances from around the world.
Time Travel: Stories of Spices and Fragrances
From antiquity to ancient Egypt all the way to the rainforest. Follow the fascination of flavours and fragrances on their journey across the seven seas and learn about their significance then and now.
Science in the Mirror: Everything you need to know about smelling and tasting
Discover the world of science in the mirror. Can the tongue tell the difference between a raspberry and a strawberry? Smelling and tasting – Find out how it works here.
Vanilla & Vanillin: The Sweet Salt
Without any doubt the most popular flavour in the world. But where does vanilla come from? How is it cultivated? And what is it about vanillin and Holzminden? Sensoria has the answers.
From Holzminden into the World:
Products over the course of time
Find out how the importance of fragrances and flavours in society has developed over the last 100 years.
Everyday Companion: 24h with Fragrances and Flavours
Sun cream that smells like a holiday, toothpaste with mint and the smell of of fried onions.
Follow the traces of your invisible companions throughout the day.
Fragrance Laboratory: Create Your Own Perfume
Now it’s your turn! Compose your own perfume on the digital
perfume organ. Your unique
fragrance can then be purchased in the shop.
Nothing evokes memories
like a fragrance
Victor Hugo
