DREAM FACTORY
Where Light Becomes Magic
October 17, 2025 – February 8, 2026
| Thu, Sun & Holidays | Fri - Sat |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Last admission at 6:30 p.m. | Last admission at 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome to the Dream Factory
A place where light becomes magic, dreams come to life, and magical worlds take shape. Let yourself be enchanted and discover an experience that touches the heart—for dreamers young and old alike.
The TRAUMFABRIK takes you on a multimedia tour full of magic and fantasy.
Visitors stroll through dreamscapes and create new worlds. Each station opens a new chapter—sometimes fairy-tale-like, sometimes playful. Inspired by the winter season, a special atmosphere emerges that delights young and old alike.
The TRAUMFABRIK is more than just an exhibition. It’s a respite filled with light, imagination, and wonder that invites you to be part of the experience.
A highlight of the exhibition is the VR film “The Little Mouse, ” which was selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (2025) and is now celebrating its immersive German premiere at the Kunstkraftwerk. This film has been internationally acclaimed for its originality and unconventional vision of Christmas and the figure of Santa Claus.
Although not primarily intended for very young children, the film offers a modern and captivating story as well as a thought-provoking reflection on today’s society.
The Dream Factory tour takes visitors on an immersive journey that explores every spark of the world of dreams through modern, digital, and contemporary interpretations. More than ten international artists have created works inspired by the dreams of children and adults.
Luminous installations, fantastical creatures, interactive landscapes, and mysterious atmospheres come together to create a unique and extraordinary experience.
Stardust
In the Mirror Room, visitors can experience the immersive installation “Stardust,” in which the most famous constellations come to life, transform into sparkling fragments, and dissolve into glittering stardust (by Alice Felloni).
Your journey begins in the Mirror Room, where you’ll enter the immersive installation Stardust . Here, the most famous constellations come to life before your eyes, transform into sparkling fragments, and dissolve into glittering stardust.
Alice Felloni
Dream Worlds
Fir trees, animals, and dream figures come to life in Tower 1 through light and projections. Set out in search of the glowing owl, who, as the “Guardian of Dreams,” wanders through the magical landscape of light and sound.
Theresya.bi, Alice Felloni
Dream Window
This interactive experience invites you into a space where images appear only when you move. An empty surface becomes a living canvas: your gestures, drawn without ink, bring colors and shapes to life that change in real time. Here, you don’t just watch the AI at work—you guide it. You become the painter, choosing colors and scenarios and creating your own dream world to take home.
Stride
Sea of Stars
In the Boiler Hall, a sparkling sea of stars and the Northern Lights await you. Under a radiant night sky, you can dream—and maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of a shooting star
Pixel Shapes, Dicro Dosis
Whispers
Effugium guides you through three installations in which light, words, and shadows change in response to your presence. You can walk along glowing paths and write down what home means to you, while your words transform into a moving poem, and watch as your shadow breaks apart into colors. It is a tranquil journey in which dreams reflect what you feel, what you’re searching for, and what remains just out of reach.
Technological Excellence
Tentacles
Deep in the factory’s basement, digital tentacles move across the ceiling like a creature made of shadows and code, while glowing cables and gentle pulses surround you, reminding you of the secret places where dreams become mysterious and dark.
Exit: Studio
Effugium
Effugium guides you through three installations in which light, words, and shadows change in response to your presence. You can walk along glowing paths and write down what “home” means to you, as your words transform into a moving poem, and watch as your shadow dissolves into colors. It is a tranquil journey in which dreams reflect what you feel, what you’re searching for, and what remains just out of reach.
Bright! Studio
Immersive Christmas Movie “The Little Mouse”
The Sad Story of the Little Mouse Who Dreamed of Becoming Someone. Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who worked tirelessly toward one goal: to become someone. Blinded by ambition, she became mean and arrogant and drove everyone away. Then a job offer came from the world’s largest toy manufacturer: Santa Claus. Soon, the little mouse would discover that climbing the career ladder wasn’t quite what she had imagined.
Reynard's Films
Christmas Factory
After the movie experience with the little mouse, you’ll arrive at the final stop on your journey: a creative lab in Santa’s modern gift factory, where you can write your Christmas letter and add your own personal touch to the winter magic.
*Childrenunder 6 years of age may visit the exhibition free of charge and do not need a ticket.
**Companionsof visitors with a disability ID card and a "B" designation may visit the exhibition free of charge.
DREAM FACTORY
Where Light Becomes Magic
October 17, 2025 – February 8, 2026
| Thu, Sun & Holidays | Fri - Sat |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Last entry at 6:30 p.m. | Last entry at 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome to Traumfabrik
A place where light becomes magic, dreams come to life, and magical worlds are created. Let yourself be enchanted and discover an experience that touches the heart. For dreamers of all ages.
TRAUMFABRIK takes you on a multimedia tour filled with magic and fantasy.
Here, visitors stroll through dreamlike landscapes and discover new worlds. Each stop introduces a new theme—sometimes magical, sometimes playful. Inspired by winter, a special atmosphere is created that delights visitors of all ages.
TRAUMFABRIK is more than just an exhibition. It is an escape filled with light, imagination, and wonder that invites visitors to get involved.
A highlight of the exhibition is the VR film “Die Kleine Maus” (The Little Mouse), which was selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (2025) and is now celebrating its immersive German premiere at the Kunstkraftwerk. This film has received international acclaim for its originality and unconventional take on Christmas and the figure of Santa Claus.
Although not primarily intended for very young children, the film offers a modern and captivating story as well as a thoughtful reflection on today’s society.
The Dream Factory tour takes visitors on an immersive journey that explores every spark of the world of dreams through modern, digital, and contemporary interpretations. More than ten international artists have created works inspired by the dreams of children and adults.
Luminous installations, fantastical creatures, interactive landscapes, and mysterious atmospheres come together to create a unique and extraordinary experience.
Stardust
In the Mirror Room, visitors can experience the immersive installation “Stardust,” in which the most famous constellations come to life, transform into sparkling fragments, and dissolve into glittering stardust (by Alice Felloni).
Your journey begins in the Mirror Room, where you enter the immersive installation Stardust.. Here, the most famous constellations come to life before your eyes, transforming into sparkling fragments and dissolving into glittering stardust.
Alice Felloni
Dream Worlds
Fir trees, animals, and dream figures come to life in Tower 1 through light and projections. Set out in search of the glowing owl, which floats through the magical landscape of light and sound as the “guardian of dreams.”
Theresya.bi, Alice Felloni
Dream Window
This interactive experience invites you into a space where images only appear when you move. A blank surface becomes a living canvas: your gestures—drawn without ink—bring colors and shapes to life, changing in real time. Here, you don’t just watch the AI at work—you guide it. You become a painter, choose colors and scenarios, and create your own dream world to take with you.
Stride
Starry Sea
A sparkling sea of stars and the northern lights await you in the boiler room. You can dream beneath a radiant night sky—and maybe even see a shooting star whizzing by.
Pixel Shapes, Dicro Dosis
Whispers
Effugium guides you through three installations in which light, words, and shadows change in response to your presence. You can walk along glowing paths and write down what “home” means to you while your words transform into a moving poem, and watch your shadow break down into colors. It is a tranquil journey in which dreams reflect what you feel, what you are searching for, and what remains just out of reach.
Technological Excellence
Tentacles
Deep in the factory basement, digital tentacles move across the ceiling like a creature made of shadows and code, while glowing cables and gentle pulses surround you, reminding you of the secret places where dreams take on a mysterious and dark quality.
Exit: Studio
Effugium
Effugium guides you through three installations in which light, words, and shadows change in response to your presence. You can walk along glowing paths, write down what “Dream” means to you as your words transform into a moving poem, and watch your shadow break down into colors. It is a tranquil journey in which dreams reflect what you feel, what you are searching for, and what remains just out of reach.
Bright! Studio
Immersive Christmas film "The Little Mouse"
The sad story of the little mouse who dreamed of becoming someone. Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who worked tirelessly toward one goal: to become someone. Blinded by ambition, she became mean and arrogant and drove everyone away. Then came a job offer from the world’s largest toy manufacturer: Santa Claus. Soon, the little mouse would discover that climbing the career ladder wasn’t quite what she had imagined.
Reynard's Films
The Christmas Factory
After your movie experience with the little mouse, you’ll arrive at the final stop on your journey: a creative workshop in Santa Claus’s modern gift factory, where you can write your Christmas letter and add your own personal touch to the winter magic.
*Children under the age of 6 can visit the exhibition for free and do not need a ticket.
**People accompanying visitors with a disability card and a B mark can visit the exhibition for free.