Führerbau, Munich

Name: Führerbau
Address: Munich, Germany

#282 among attractions in Munich

Nazi architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Führerbau – translated as "the Führer's building" – was built from 1933 to 1937 after the plans of architect Paul Ludwig Troost, at Arcisstrasse 12 in Maxvorstadt, Munich. The first plans were made in 1931. The building was completed three years after Troost's death by Leonhard Gall. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Nazi architectureCoordinates: 48°8'46"N, 11°34'4"E

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Maxvorstadt (Königsplatz)Munich Germany

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Day trips

Führerbau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Glyptothek, Pinakothek der Moderne.

~960 ftNE
Museum displaying major European art
Alte Pinakothek, Munich
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, the Alte Pinakothek is a beacon of art historical significance and a treasure trove of European painting. This prestigious museum, which dates back to the early 19th century, houses an exceptional collection of Old Master...
~1590 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Neue Pinakothek, Munich
8 min walk • The Neue Pinakothek is a cornerstone of Munich's artistic landscape and a renowned museum that draws art enthusiasts from around the globe. Specializing in European art from the 18th to the early 20th century, this museum houses an impressive collection that offers a...
~510 ftNW
Museum of Greek and Roman sculpture
Glyptothek, Munich
3 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...
~1270 ftE
Huge museum of 19th- and 20th-century art
Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
7 min walk • The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich is a beacon of contemporary art, design, architecture, and works on paper. As one of the largest museums for modern and contemporary art in Europe, it stands as a central hub for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
~780 ftSW
Large neoclassical antiquities museum
Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich
4 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...
~560 ftW
Regal square and classical-style buildings
Königsplatz, Munich
3 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.
~350 ftN
Ancient Egyptian artifacts and exhibitions
Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich
2 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.
~850 ftW
Leo von Klenze, Greek Revival architecture, Arch
Propyläen, Munich
5 min walk • The Propylaea is a city gate in Munich at the west side of Königsplatz.
~1110 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Die Neue Sammlung, Munich
6 min walk • Die Neue Sammlung is one of the leading design museums in the world, with the largest collection of industrial and product design.
~580 ftSW
Museum, Nazi architecture, Specialty museum
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich
3 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.
~550 ftNE
Square
Bernd-Eichinger-Platz, Munich
3 min walk • Bernd-Eichinger-Platz is a square in the Munich district of Maxvorstadt. It refers to the area in front of the entrance to the University of Television and Film Munich and then to Gabelsbergerstraße.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Führerbau?

Nearby attractions include Ns Dokumentationszentrum, Munich (2 min walk), Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich (2 min walk), Brienner Straße, Munich (2 min walk), Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Führerbau by public transport?

The nearest stations to Führerbau:

Tram

Karolinenplatz • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (3 min walk)
Ottostraße • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (7 min walk)

Bus

Pinakotheken • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (7 min walk)
Königsplatz • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (5 min walk)

Metro

Königsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (6 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: U4, U5 (11 min walk)

Train

Karlsplatz (12 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)