Das Kartoffelmuseum, Munich

Name: Das Kartoffelmuseum
Address: Grafinger Str. 2, Munich, 81671, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 404050

#235 among attractions in Munich

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Das Kartoffelmuseum in Munich is one of three potato museums in Germany and is concentrated on the art historical aspects of the potato. It was opened in 1996 by the Otto Eckart Foundation. Otto Eckart was owner of the Pfanni food manufacturer until its sale to Unilever and is the son of the company founder Werner Eckart. In addition to his work as a member of the board of trustees, he served as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Guatemala. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°7'32"N, 11°36'21"E

Address

Grafinger Str. 2Berg am LaimMunich 81671 Germany

Contact

+49 89 404050

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Day trips

Das Kartoffelmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maximilianstraße, Blitz Club, St. Lukas, Wiener Markt.

1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Maximilianstraße, Munich
27 min walk • Maximilianstraße, located in the heart of Munich, Germany, is synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. As one of the city's four royal avenues, this grand boulevard is a premier shopping district that caters to the high-end consumer.
1 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blitz Club, Munich
26 min walk • The Blitz Club, situated in the vibrant heart of Munich, Germany, is an innovative hub for electronic music enthusiasts. Established with a clear focus on quality sound and a passion for techno and house genres, this club has rapidly become a beacon in the city's...
1.1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Lukas, Munich
28 min walk • St. Lukas, also known as Lukaskirche, stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Munich, Germany. This Evangelical church, with its striking neo-Gothic design, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, inviting tourists...
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Wiener Markt, Munich
20 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Munich, Germany, the Wiener Markt serves as a historical market square that beckons both locals and tourists alike with its traditional charm and vibrant atmosphere. This quaint marketplace is an integral part of Munich's urban...
1.1 miN
The villa and artwork of Franz von Stuck
Museum Villa Stuck, Munich
28 min walk • The Villa Stuck, built in 1898 and established as a museum in 1992 and located in the Munich quarter of Bogenhausen, is a museum and historic house devoted to the life and work of the painter Franz Stuck.
0.9 miNW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Maximilianeum, Munich
24 min walk • The Maximilianeum, a palatial building in Munich, was built as the home of a gifted students' foundation but since 1949 has housed the Bavarian State Parliament.
1 miW
Shopping, Market, Fair
Auer Dult, Munich
27 min walk • The Auer Dult is a traditional annual market in Munich, Germany, taking place three times per year on the Mariahilfplatz in the Munich district of Au. The first fair of the year, the so-called Maidult is held in the first weekend of the month.
~1160 ftN
City hall
Orleansplatz, Munich
6 min walk • The semi-circular Orleansplatz is located in the Munich district of Haidhausen opposite the Ostbahnhof, where the S-Bahn, U-Bahn line 5 and various bus lines stop. There is also a stop for tram line 19 on Orleansplatz.
0.5 miNW
Park
Weißenburger Platz, Munich
13 min walk • Weißenburger Platz is a square in Munich's Franzosenviertel in the Haidhausen district. In the middle of the concentrically arranged square is the Glaspalast-Brunnen, designed by August von Voit in 1853. This was initially located in the Glaspalast in the Alter Botanischer Garten - hence the name.
~1070 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Natraj Temple, Munich
6 min walk • Natraj Temple was a nightclub in Munich, Germany from 1996 to 2008. Germany's first steady psytrance nightclub belonged, besides the Tresor and E-Werk in Berlin, the Dorian Gray and Omen in Frankfurt, and the Munich-based clubs Ultraschall, KW – Das Heizkraftwerk and Millennium...
0.8 miNW
Modern riverside concert hall complex
Gasteig, Munich
21 min walk • Gasteig is a cultural center in Munich, opened in 1985, which hosts the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. The Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Volkshochschule, and the municipal library are all located in the Gasteig. Most of the events of the Filmfest München, and many of the events of the Munich Biennale take place here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Das Kartoffelmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Orleansplatz, Munich (6 min walk), Bavarian Public Observatory Munich, Munich (7 min walk), Kammertheater München, Munich (8 min walk), Weißenburger Platz, Munich (13 min walk).

How to get to Das Kartoffelmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Das Kartoffelmuseum:

Bus

Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße • Lines: 190, 191 (3 min walk)
Ostbahnhof • Lines: 100, 145, 54, 55, 58, N43, N45, N74, N75, X200, X30 (5 min walk)

Train

München Ost (4 min walk)
Rosenheimer Platz (17 min walk)

Metro

Ostbahnhof • Lines: U5 (6 min walk)
Karl-Preis-Platz • Lines: U2, U7, U8 (14 min walk)

Tram

Ostbahnhof • Lines: 21, E7, N19 (7 min walk)
Haidenauplatz • Lines: 21, E7, N19 (13 min walk)