Philharmonie Essen, Essen

Name: Philharmonie Essen
Address: Huyssenallee 53, Essen, 45128, Germany
Telephone: +49 201 81228801

#11 among attractions in Essen

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Facts and practical information

Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943. It was rebuilt between 1949 and 1954 and completely renovated in 2003 and 2004. The Saalbau Essen is located a little bit south of the city center close to the Aalto Theatre. Since the 2013/2014 season Tomáš Netopil has been the music director of Essener Philharmonic. Also since 2013/2014 Hein Mulders has been the intendant of the Saalbau Essen. ()

Local name: Saalbau Essen Coordinates: 51°26'45"N, 7°0'38"E

Address

Huyssenallee 53Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südviertel)Essen 45128 Germany

Contact

+49 201 81228801

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Day trips

Philharmonie Essen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Folkwang, Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Aalto-Theater.

~1790 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum Folkwang, Essen
9 min walk • Museum Folkwang, located in the bustling city of Essen, Germany, stands as an eminent cultural beacon renowned for its impressive collection of 19th and 20th-century art. Founded in 1902, the museum is revered for its extensive array of paintings, sculptures, graphic...
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
17 min walk • In the heart of Essen, Germany, stands a beacon of cinematic history: Lichtburg. This renowned cinema holds the title of the largest movie theater in Germany, with a seating capacity that astonishes visitors as they step into its grand auditorium.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
18 min walk • Essen Cathedral Treasury, located in the heart of Essen, Germany, is a repository of religious art that is both rich in history and breathtaking in its collection. This museum, nestled within the architectural grandeur of Essen Cathedral, offers visitors a glimpse into...
~620 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
3 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
19 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
16 min walk • Grillo-Theater is a theatre in Essen, Germany. Named after the industrialist Friedrich Grillo, who made the building possible, it opened on 16 September 1892 with Lessing's drama Minna von Barnhelm.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
22 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.7 miN
Monuments and statues
Golden Madonna of Essen, Essen
18 min walk • The Golden Madonna of Essen is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. It is a wooden core covered with sheets of thin gold leaf. The piece is part of the treasury of Essen Cathedral, formerly the church of Essen Abbey, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and is kept on display at the cathedral.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater im Rathaus, Essen
23 min walk • Theater im Rathaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1110 ftNE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
RWE Tower, Essen
6 min walk • The RWE Tower in Essen is the highest building in the Ruhr area, and one of the highest buildings in Germany. It is used by RWE AG. As it shows the cultural and industrial change of the region, it is an important landmark in Essen. The skyscraper was designed by Ingenhoven Architects.
0.5 miN
Museum
Haus der Technik, Essen
13 min walk • Haus der Technik, or HDT for short, is Germany's oldest independent technical training institute, with headquarters in Essen and branches in Berlin and Munich.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Philharmonie Essen?

Nearby attractions include Stadtgarten Essen, Essen (2 min walk), Aalto-Theater, Essen (3 min walk), RWE Tower, Essen (6 min walk), Church of the Redeemer, Essen (7 min walk).

How to get to Philharmonie Essen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philharmonie Essen:

Metro

Philharmonie • Lines: U11 (3 min walk)
Bismarckplatz • Lines: U17, U18 (8 min walk)

Tram

Philharmonie • Lines: 107, 108 (3 min walk)
Aalto-Theater • Lines: 101, 105, 106 (4 min walk)

Bus

Philharmonie • Lines: Ne13, Ne8 (3 min walk)
Hohenzollernstraße • Lines: 145 (4 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (11 min walk)
Gemarkenplatz (16 min walk)