Aalto-Theater, Essen

Name: Aalto-Theater
Address: Opernplatz 10, Essen, 45128, Germany
Telephone: +49 201 8122593

#12 among attractions in Essen

Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera, Concert hall

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The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra. The theatre opened on 25 September 1988 with Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and is mainly used for opera and ballet, but also for concerts and galas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°26'49"N, 7°0'46"E

Address

Opernplatz 10Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südviertel)Essen 45128 Germany

Contact

+49 201 8122593

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Day trips

Aalto-Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Folkwang, Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Philharmonie Essen.

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Museum, Art museum
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0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
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0.8 miN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Aalto-Theater open?

Aalto-Theater is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Aalto-Theater?

Nearby attractions include RWE Tower, Essen (3 min walk), Philharmonie Essen, Essen (3 min walk), Stadtgarten Essen, Essen (4 min walk), ChorForum, Essen (5 min walk).

How to get to Aalto-Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aalto-Theater:

Tram

Aalto-Theater • Lines: 101, 105, 106 (1 min walk)
Philharmonie • Lines: 107, 108 (5 min walk)

Bus

Hohenzollernstraße • Lines: 145 (5 min walk)
Kronprinzenstraße • Lines: 154, 155 (6 min walk)

Metro

Philharmonie • Lines: U11 (5 min walk)
Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (6 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (9 min walk)
Essen Süd (18 min walk)