Take a look behind the scenes of the production at the Vitra Campus. Experience different steps of the manufacturing process of the Aluminium Chair on a guided tour in the production hall of Frank Gehry. The chair developed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958 is considered one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Vitra has been producing this timeless classic over a period of decades in the same superior quality. Find out more about its history as well as the significance of innovation, quality and sustainability at Vitra. The tour is followed by an introduction to Vitra’s test centre.

Every Wednesday and Thursday (except for public holidays) 13:30 pm, VitraHaus. The tour will be held in German. 

The Rehberger-Weg, which is around five kilometers long, links two countries, two municipalities, two cultural institutions – and countless stories. The path runs between Weil am Rhein and Riehen, between the Fondation Beyeler and the Vitra  Campus. Guided by «24 Stops», 24 waymarkers created by the artist Tobias Rehberger, walkers can explore a uniquely diverse natural and cultural landscape. To discover more about the landscape surrounding the Rehberger-Weg, we offer expert-led tours on a variety of themes. Please note that these tours are held in German. 

26. Mai: Expert tour »Die Flora and fauna left and right of the Rehberger-Weg«, 4 pm, Vitra Design Museum

28 June: Evening tour with a night swimming session, 8 pm, Vitra Design Museum

28 July: Guided walk, 2 pm, Vitra Design Museum

18 September: Full moon and the Rehberger-Weg trail, 6:45 pm, Vitra Design Museum

22 September: Expert tour »History and stories on the Rehberger-Weg trai «, 4 pm, Vitra Design Museum

More information at www.24stops.info

Please register at design-museum.reservix.de