Walking Man Sculpture, Munich

Name: Walking Man Sculpture
Address: Leopoldstraße 36, Munich, Germany

#216 among attractions in Munich

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Walking Man is a 1995 sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky, standing 17 metres tall and weighing 16 tonnes. It is located on the Leopoldstraße in Munich, next to the Munich Re business premises. It was presented to the public on 21 September 1995 by then-head of Re, Hans-Jürgen Schinzler, and then-mayor of Munich, Christian Ude. ()

Local name: Walking Man Coordinates: 48°9'23"N, 11°35'4"E

Address

Leopoldstraße 36Schwabing - Freimann (Münchner Freiheit)Munich Germany

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Day trips

Walking Man Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Englischer Garten, Hohenzollernstraße, Feilitzschstraße, Siegestor.

0.4 miSE
Huge urban park with a beer garden
Englischer Garten, Munich
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, the Englischer Garten is an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This sprawling park, known for its vast green spaces and serene waterways, is one of the largest urban public parks in the world.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Hohenzollernstraße, Munich
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, Hohenzollernstraße serves as a bustling shopping district that captures the very essence of the city's retail charm. This vibrant street, lined with a diverse array of shops, boutiques, and eateries, invites locals and tourists...
0.4 miNE
Street, Shopping, Baroque architecture
Feilitzschstraße, Munich
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Munich, Germany, Feilitzschstraße emerges as a vibrant shopping district that caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences. This street, characterized by its charming architecture and cobblestone pathways, is a treasure trove...
~1560 ftS
Historic triumphal arch with statues
Siegestor, Munich
8 min walk • The Siegestor, standing proudly in Munich, Germany, is a monumental arch that embodies both the city's historical legacy and its enduring spirit. Positioned at the boundary where the bustling Ludwigstrasse meets the serene English Garden, this triumphal arch was...
0.6 miN
Church
Erlöserkirche, Munich
16 min walk • The Erlöserkirche is the oldest Lutheran church in Schwabing, part of Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The full name is Evangelisch-Lutherische Erlöserkirche.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Elisabethmarkt, Munich
12 min walk • The Elisabethmarkt is a daily food market in Schwabing, a district of Munich, Germany. Deep in the heart of Schwabing, the inhabitants have been able to supply themselves with fresh groceries for more than 100 years.
0.5 miS
Church, Friedrich von Gärtner, Sacred and religious sites
Ludwigskirche, Munich
14 min walk • The Catholic Parish and University Church St. Louis, called Ludwigskirche, in Munich is a monumental church in neo-romanesque style with the second-largest altar fresco of the world.
0.5 miS
Street, Historicist architecture
Königinstraße, Munich
12 min walk • The Königinstraße is a street in Munich. It runs west of the Englischer Garten from the Von-der-Tann-Straße in the district of Maxvorstadt, to the north and to the Maria-Josepha-Straße and Mandlstraße in the Ensemble Alt-Schwabing.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Akademiegalerie, Munich
11 min walk • Akademiegalerie is an art gallery in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
0.5 miNW
Square, Historicist architecture
Kurfürstenplatz, Munich
13 min walk • Kurfürstenplatz is a square in the Munich district of Schwabing and is located about two and a half kilometres north of the city centre.
0.6 miSW
Street, Historicist architecture
Türkenstraße, Munich
15 min walk • The Türkenstraße is an inner city street in Munich's district Maxvorstadt. It is named after the Türkengraben to which it ran. In the list of historical monuments in Munich, more than 30 objects are listed in the Türkenstraße.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walking Man Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Martiusstraße, Munich (2 min walk), Leopoldstrasse, Munich (3 min walk), Mandlstraße, Munich (6 min walk), Maria-Josepha-Straße, Munich (6 min walk).

How to get to Walking Man Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walking Man Sculpture:

Metro

Giselastraße • Lines: U3, U6 (1 min walk)
Münchner Freiheit • Lines: U3, U6 (10 min walk)

Bus

Giselastraße • Lines: 154, 54, 58, 68, N43, N44 (2 min walk)
Georgenstraße • Lines: 154, 58, 68, N40, N41, N45 (3 min walk)

Tram

Münchner Freiheit • Lines: 23 (11 min walk)
Nordendstraße • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (11 min walk)

Train

Dietlindenstraße (21 min walk)
Karlsplatz (38 min walk)