Freies Werkstatt Theater, Cologne

#46 among attractions in Cologne

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Freies Werkstatt-Theater is a theatre in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is managed as a public utility and sponsored by the City of Cologne and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It was founded in Cologne in 1977 as part of the nationwide pilot project 'Artists and Students'. Since 1995 it has been located in a redesigned and refurbished listed building in the south of the city. Its five floors include two venues, two foyers, rehearsal, office, and workshop space ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'9"N, 6°57'33"E

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10 ZugwegInnenstadt (Neustadt-Süd)Cologne Germany

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Freies Werkstatt Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schokoladenmuseum, Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, St. George's Church, Südbrücke.

0.9 miN
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
24 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany, the Schokoladenmuseum, or Chocolate Museum, is a sweet-toothed dream come to life. This deliciously unique museum is dedicated to the world of chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day...
0.8 miN
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Historical Archive of the City of Cologne stands as a testament to the city's rich and storied past. This esteemed institution is not just a repository of documents; it is a treasure trove of knowledge that chronicles the...
0.9 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
23 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Südbrücke, Cologne
17 min walk • The South Bridge is a bridge over the Rhine on the Cologne freight bypass railway in Cologne in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. On the west side of the Rhine, it forms the border between the districts of Neustadt-Süd and Köln-Bayenthal. On the east bank of the Rhine it forms the border between Köln-Deutz and Köln-Poll.
0.9 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Der Tauzieher, Cologne
24 min walk • The Tauzieher is a limestone sculpture by Nikolaus Friedrich which was erected in 1911 in Rheinauhafen, Cologne. It depicts a man making a heavy rope or hawser fast to a bollard and is 6.5 metres in height. In 1980, it was listed as one of the first heritage sites in Cologne.
0.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Pantaleon, Cologne
21 min walk • The Church of Saint Pantaleon is an early Romanesque church in Cologne, Germany. The church dates back to the 10th century and is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
0.6 miW
Park, Garden
Volksgarten, Cologne
15 min walk • The Volksgarten is a public park in the Neustadt-Süd district of Cologne, Germany. It is used for various social activities through the year and can have more than 10.000 visitors at certain days.
1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
25 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.
~1390 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Restaurant
Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne
7 min walk • The Basilica of St. Severin is an early Romanesque basilica church located in the Südstadt of Cologne. The former collegiate church is dedicated to St. Severin of Cologne. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. St. Severin was established in the late 4th century as a memorial chapel and extended several times.
~1780 ftSE
50°54'56"N • 6°57'51"E
K11 Boulderhalle, Cologne
9 min walk • Climbing
~1720 ftNE
Museum
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, Cologne
9 min walk • The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum is a museum of ethnography in Cologne, Germany. It was reopened in 2010. The museum arose from a collection of over 3500 items belonging to ethnographer Wilhelm Joest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Freies Werkstatt Theater?

Nearby attractions include Cologne Ring, Cologne (4 min walk), Severinstorburg, Cologne (5 min walk), Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne (7 min walk), Bottmühle, Cologne (8 min walk).

How to get to Freies Werkstatt Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Freies Werkstatt Theater:

Tram

Chlodwigplatz • Lines: 15, 16, 17 (4 min walk)
Bonner Wall • Lines: 17 (6 min walk)

Bus

Zugweg • Lines: 142 (6 min walk)
Severinskirche • Lines: 106, 132 (8 min walk)

Train

Köln Süd (29 min walk)