Discover the Exhibition.
Smell.
Taste.
Experience.
Experience the fascinating world of fragrances and flavours at Sensoria – the unique interactive museum in Holzminden. Spread over three floors and 600 square metres, discover up to 60 different scents in ten exciting thematic areas that will delight visitors of any age. Immerse yourself in a sensory adventure with the whole family and experience smelling and tasting in an unprecedented way.
Nothing awakens
a memory
like a smell
Victor Hugo
The exhibition
A space for sensual experiences
Seeing, hearing, smelling
Immerse yourself and fully experience your senses. Unexpectedly, you will find yourself in the middle of a lavender field, hearing the buzzing of bees and bugs. A little later, you will be standing in the middle of a forest, hearing the rustling of leaves and smelling the scent of fresh moss…
Gallery of Fragrances
The most expensive fragrance in the world
Discover a selection of the most significant and record-breaking fragrances from around the world.
Time travel
Stories of spices and fragrances
From antiquity to ancient Egypt to the rainforest.
Follow the fascination with aromas and fragrances across the seven seas and learn all about their significance from then until now.
Knowledge in a mirror
Learn how smelling and tasting work.
The world of science:
Can the tongue tell the difference between raspberries and strawberries? Find out how the senses of smell and taste work at Sensoria!
Vanilla & Vanillin
Vanilla flavour from Holzminden conquers the world
Undoubtedly, vanilla is the most popular flavour in the world. But where does it come from? How is it grown? And what does vanillin have to do with Holzminden? Find the answer to these questions at Sensoria
From Holzminden all across the world
Products through the ages
100 years of products with fragrances and aromas. This place will uncover memories.
Anything for good taste
Careers related to fragrances and flavours
Many people work on a product before it hits the supermarket shelves. Five stations provide insights into their work and the industrial production processes behind products.
Whatever the future may hold
A glimpse into the world of tomorrow
Using vivid animations, a renowned odour researcher provides insights into his field of research.
At the same time, innovative products are presented and important questions about the future of the industry are raised.
The Museum Shop
Whether it’s vanilla pods, scented candles, or tote bags – every product lets you take the world of fragrances and aromas home with you. As a special highlight, you can purchase your personally created fragrance directly in the shop – available either as a 1.2 ml sample or in a 30 ml bottle. Your individual fragrance is waiting for you.
Beyond that, you’ll find many more products that round off the sensual Sensoria experience and invite you to explore further.
