Theater des Westens, Berlin

Name: Theater des Westens
Address: Berlin, Germany
Telephone: +49 180 5 4444

#304 among attractions in Berlin

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Theater des Westens is one of the most famous theatres for musicals and operettas in Berlin, Germany, located at Kantstraße 10–12 in Charlottenburg. It was founded in 1895 for plays. The present house was opened in 1896 and dedicated to opera and operetta. Enrico Caruso made his debut in Berlin here, and the Ballets Russes appeared with Anna Pavlova. In the 1930s it was run as the Volkstheater Berlin. After World War II it served as the temporary opera house of Berlin, the Städtische Oper. In 1961 it became the first theatre in Germany to show musicals. Since then it has become the "German equivalent of Broadway extravaganzas", putting on plays and musical comedies. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1 October 1896 (128 years ago)Capacity: 1712Coordinates: 52°30'21"N, 13°19'44"E

Address

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Charlottenburg)Berlin Germany

Contact

+49 180 5 4444

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Day trips

Theater des Westens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Theater des Westens open?

Theater des Westens is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Theater des Westens?

Nearby attractions include C/O Berlin, Berlin (3 min walk), Bibliothek des Konservatismus, Berlin (3 min walk), Museum für Fotografie, Berlin (6 min walk), Berlin University of the Arts, Berlin (7 min walk).

How to get to Theater des Westens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theater des Westens:

Bus

Jebensstraße • Lines: 245, M45 (3 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten/Fernbus • Lines: N44, N70 (7 min walk)

Metro

U Zoologischer Garten • Lines: U2, U9 (5 min walk)
U Kurfürstendamm • Lines: U1, U9 (5 min walk)

Train

Berlin Zoologischer Garten (5 min walk)
Berlin-Charlottenburg (29 min walk)