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Führungen durch den Gasteig HP8Behind the scenes of Munich’s new arts centre

Aerial view of buildings, streets, green areas
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After-work tours

Members of the Gasteig team take you on a guided tour of the buildings and grounds of the Gasteig HP8. The tour includes a walk through the listed Hall E – an industrial building dating from 1926 – and an extensive look at the new Isarphilharmonie with its magical atmosphere and outstanding acoustics.

While the tours with Stattreisen e. V. focus on the location’s history, the after-work tours afford you a glimpse behind the scenes: Learn all about the history of the Gasteig HP8 and the renovation of the listed Hall E, gain insights into the Institutes that reside in the Gasteig and enjoy anecdotes from events and daily operations at our arts centre.

  • Duration: approx. 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Costs: €12 per person, tickets available from München Ticket
  • Group size: up to 20
  • Meeting point: Gasteig HP8, information and ticket counter in Hall E
  • Language: German

For group bookings, please use the guided tour enquiry form

A Gasteig employee shows a group of people the ceiling in Hall E
Copyright: Andreas Gebert/Gasteig
A Gasteig employee explains the Isarphilharmonie to a group of people from the balcony.
Copyright: Andreas Gebert/Gasteig

Guided tours with Stattreisen e. V.

The new location of the Gasteig HP8 offers an impressive symbiosis of old and new in a vibrant neighbourhood. Take a guided tour with Stattreisen e. V. and see the new cultural powerhouse in Sendling for yourself. Situated in an exciting part of town and housed in extraordinary architectural gems, our interim location offers a platform for new arts education formats and collaborations. On a tour of the listed Hall E and the Isarphilharmonie, newly built in record time, you’ll find out all about the new opportunities Europe’s largest arts centre has gained with its temporary move.

Stattreisen e. V. offers regular guided tours for a behind-the-scenes look in cooperation with Gasteig München GmbH.

  • Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
  • Cost: €16; concessions €14
  • Meeting point: Gasteig HP8, information and ticket counter in Hall E
  • Languages: German; other languages possible at an additional charge
  • Booking: We ask that you book your place

Note: Due to events taking place, it may not always be possible see all of the rooms.

Guided tours of the library

The Munich Public Library regularly offers free tours of Hall E and its Open Library.

  • Duration: approx. 30 minutes
  • Cost: free admission
  • Meeting point: Deli & News in Hall E

Guided tours for groups

As with the after-work tours, members of the Gasteig team take groups on a guided tour through the Gasteig HP8 buildings and outdoor areas. The group tours essentially have the same focus as the after-work tours, providing an in-depth look behind the scenes of the Gasteig HP8, including its history, the redevelopment of Hall E, insights into the Gasteig’s Institutes and anecdotes from events and daily operations at the arts centre.

Guided group tours for children are also available on request. Please contact us for details.

  • Duration: approx. 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Group size: up to 20
  • Cost: €150 incl. VAT (with invoice)
  • Meeting point: Gasteig HP8, information and ticket counter in Hall E
  • Languages: German, English and Dutch are available
  • Dates: Guided tours are available from Monday to Friday. Tour dates are by arrangement, taking into account the availability of the Isarphilharmonie.

Accessibility

Our regular group tours do not have disabled access, but we can put together a guided tour of the Gasteig HP8 for people with disabilities. Please use our contact form or write us an e-mail and we will get back to you.

A Gasteig employee stands in front of a group of people and explains the special architecture of the building between Hall E and the Isar Philharmonic Hall.
A Gasteig employee stands in the middle of the ground floor of Hall E and tells bystanders details about the former industrial hall.
Copyright: Andreas Gebert/Gasteig

Accessibility

Our guided tours are also suitable for people with limited mobility. If you have any other special needs, please get in touch with us via our contact form or by e-mail.

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