Münchner Volkstheater, Munich

Name: Münchner Volkstheater
Address: Munich, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 5234655

#223 among attractions in Munich

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Facts and practical information

Münchner Volkstheater, or Munich People’s Theater, is a company based in the Bavarian capital and operated by the cultural office of the city government. Its original performing home opened in 1903. This was rebuilt in 1955, in 1983 and finally in 2021. It now can hold over 800 spectators. Since 2002, Christian Stückl has served as the company’s Intendant. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 48°8'52"N, 11°33'38"E

Address

Maxvorstadt (Augustenstraße)Munich Germany

Contact

+49 89 5234655

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Day trips

Münchner Volkstheater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlsplatz, Glyptothek, Augustiner-Keller, Staatliche Antikensammlungen.

0.6 miS
Historical square with a fountain
Karlsplatz, Munich
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Karlsplatz is a bustling shopping district that offers an unparalleled retail experience for locals and tourists alike. Known colloquially as Stachus, this vibrant area is a hub of activity, where the charm of old Munich meets the modern...
~1370 ftE
Museum of Greek and Roman sculpture
Glyptothek, Munich
7 min walk • The Glyptothek in Munich, Germany, is a temple to the art of sculpture, where ancient beauty meets neoclassical architecture. Situated in the heart of the city's Kunstareal, the museum district, this institution is dedicated to the preservation and display of Greek...
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Brewery, Outdoor seating
Augustiner-Keller, Munich
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, the Augustiner-Keller stands as a testament to Bavarian beer culture and conviviality. This traditional beer garden, affiliated with the Augustiner-Bräu brewery, is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering an...
~1440 ftSE
Large neoclassical antiquities museum
Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, the Staatliche Antikensammlungen is a museum that beckons those with a passion for ancient art and artifacts. This esteemed institution is dedicated to the preservation and display of classical antiquities, offering a journey through...
~1350 ftSE
Regal square and classical-style buildings
Königsplatz, Munich
7 min walk • Königsplatz is a square in Munich, Germany. Built in the style of European Neoclassicism in the 19th century, it displays the Propyläen Gate and, facing each other, the Glyptothek and the Staatliche Antikensammlungen.
~1900 ftE
Ancient Egyptian artifacts and exhibitions
Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich
10 min walk • The Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst is an archaeological museum in Munich. It contains the Bavarian state collection of ancient Egyptian art and displays exhibits from both the predynastic and dynastic periods. The associated small Middle East section displays objects from the areas of Assyrian and Babylonian culture.
~510 ftSW
Square, Historicist architecture
Stiglmaierplatz, Munich
3 min walk • Stiglmaierplatz is a square in the Munich district of Maxvorstadt. It was named in 1845 after the artist Johann Baptist Stiglmaier and was previously the Kronprinzenplatz and since 1826 it was known as the Ludwigplatz.
~1120 ftSE
Leo von Klenze, Greek Revival architecture, Arch
Propyläen, Munich
6 min walk • The Propylaea is a city gate in Munich at the west side of Königsplatz.
0.6 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Mathäser Filmpalast, Munich
17 min walk • The Mathäser is a location in Munich. It had a variety of buildings and uses over the centuries but was especially known for its beer. It now houses a large cinema.
~1890 ftSE
Museum, Nazi architecture, Specialty museum
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich
10 min walk • The Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke is located in the central Maxvorstadt district in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated, with a number of other cultural institutions, within the Münchner Haus der Kulturinstitute in Katharina-von-Bora-Straße, near the Königsplatz.
~1940 ftSW
Square
Rundfunkplatz, Munich
10 min walk • Rundfunkplatz is located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Münchner Volkstheater open?

Münchner Volkstheater is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Münchner Volkstheater?

Nearby attractions include Stiglmaierplatz, Munich (3 min walk), Richard-Wagner-Straße, Munich (4 min walk), Münchner Theater für Kinder, Munich (4 min walk), Palaeontological Museum, Munich (4 min walk).

How to get to Münchner Volkstheater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Münchner Volkstheater:

Tram

Stiglmaierplatz • Lines: 20, 21, 29, N20 (3 min walk)
Sandstraße • Lines: 20, 21, 29, N20 (6 min walk)

Metro

Stiglmaierplatz • Lines: U1, U7 (5 min walk)
Königsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (6 min walk)

Bus

Karlstraße • Lines: 100, 68 (5 min walk)
Königsplatz • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (6 min walk)

Train

Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Munich Central Station (15 min walk)