D.A.N.K. Haus - German American Cultural Center

I had my 2021 wedding at Dank Haus and would highly recommend it for any event! From first inquiry, Monica was incredibly helpful in answering questions and helping set up walkthroughs of the beautiful space. We ended up booking the Marunde Ballroom and Skyline Terrasse for our 120 person wedding but the spaces could accommodate both larger and smaller events. Dank Haus has great flexibility in vendors and we were able to purchase our own liquor which was served by incredible bartenders sourced by Dank Haus. In the weeks leading up to the event, Monica and Charlie let us get early access to the venue for setup and accepted deliveries for us. The day of the event, the provided tables and chairs were set exactly to our specification and Dank Haus staff were on site to ensure our wedding was perfect. While I am not including photos, the beautiful terrace with city views was a wonderful backdrop for photos and the sunset. I highly recommend the Dank Haus for all types of events but especially for Chicago couples looking for an affordable, flexible and beautiful venue

The Kinderschule Weekday program is a wonderful program to promote and strengthen German language skills from a young age. My son has been in awe with the program since he’s 3.5 years old and chose Dankschule over his local preschool. I will send my daughter as soon as she is 2.5 years and she’s already excited to see the welcoming and warm community at school every day and wait to be there. My son is fluent in German and to learn the Language from someone else but their own parents is so important for the children‘s continuous interest to keep using their language skills. Thank you.

We are very happy with the preschool/Kinderschule. Our kiddo attends full time 5 days/week. The staff are always open to feedback. The staff get the kids outside often, provide a Montessori-like experience, and genuinely care about your children and family. My wife and I have also done virtual and in-person adult language classes. DANK clearly works hard to provide quality instructors and engaging content. The DANK Haus will surprise you with how much they offer. It doesn’t matter if you don’t speak German (though they can absolutely teach you), they’ve become a staple in our family for fun, learning, and community.

Had our September 2021 wedding here and could not be happier! The city skyline is just an incredible and it was an absolutely gorgeous final Saturday of the summer. We had the 6th floor Terrasse Patio for the ceremony and cocktail hour, as well as all night so everyone could be outside as they pleased. All our guests were vaccinated so we felt comfortable having the dining in the Skyline Lounge just across the hall (masks worn when getting up from their table). Huge plus is the parking lot available for guests and close walk to the brown line station. Highly recommend!

Oh what can I say about Dank Haus.... not enough. What a great experience with the teachers from German Krabbelgruppe to preschool to full day preschool AND Kindergarten in person during Covid. A real lifesaver!!! I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn German and to anyone who wants their children to be immersed in German American culture and language. Also check out the many events they're having. A special thank you to Frau Vanessa from Krabbelgruppe, to Mr Danny in preschool to this outstanding Kindergarten teacher Herr Helfmann!!! Thank you so much for making such a difference in our children's lives from the bottom of our hearts!

I went to a wedding here a few weeks back most amazing place to have it !! The staff of DANK did a amazing job with everything-- I also have taken several...

For what this spot is, it's a 5! It's an old, somewhat dark, building with narrow halls and all sorts of nooks and crannies depending on what floor you are...

DANK Haus was the perfect setting for my fall wedding! We were looking for a venue that would allow us to bring in our own catering, which brought me into the DANK Haus in the first place. Having lived near Lincoln Square for a long time and passed by it so many times, I had no idea what a beautiful building it was inside! As the 7th wedding in my family this year, it was perfectly unique and was captivating and gorgeous. Monica was such an enormous help. Having gotten married here herself, she had a wonderful perspective as to what works in the space. She was professional, friendly, and extremely accommodating of my mother, sister, and I coming in on more than one occasion to take pictures and be in the space. They allowed us in to decorate the Friday before, and the maintenance staff was very friendly and helpful. I've gotten so many compliments on the space, and I'm so happy I got to celebrate my wedding day at the DANK Haus!