Rathaus-Glockenspiel
Rathaus-Glockenspiel
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The sound emanating from this collection of 43 bells can be heard throughout downtown Munich.
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- Marienplatz • 1 min walk
- Odeonsplatz • 8 min walk
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- george sSuwanee, Georgia13 contributionsFun and cool.Gathering around and watching the show is an entertaining 30 mins. Marienplatz is a great central spot to hang out. The Rathskeller courtyard is a very cool spot to hang out and rest and at night has a great medieval feel.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten October 11, 2023
- KYee CKuala Lumpur, Malaysia731 contributionsUnique clockThis clock is the centre piece of Marienplatz. The clock comes alive at 11am, 12pm, 5pm and 9pm daily. Its when the 43 bells and 32 figures will move and perform two historical events. You need to be there a bit early to secure a good spot to view the performance.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten October 24, 2023
- castoff13Ridgewood, New Jersey108 contributionsGreat food in a lively atmosphereDined there twice and really like the place. Food is superb, and in generous portions, the bartender knows his/her cocktails, and the service is really good. There was no English menu the second time we went and they brought out one of the cooks, who was English, to walk us through the menu! Menu changes from day to day, so if they're serving their Osso Buco, order it, don't put that off, it is wonderfully done. Both times we were there were weekend nights during Christmas season, so it was happily noisy.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten December 19, 2023
- KarinnaCraigBrisbane, Australia999 contributionsWell worth a visitWe went sight seeing and looking for the glockenspiel and happened to arrive 2 minutes before the hour! Perfect timing to see and hear this amazing sight. So much history and great to get the opportunity to see it working Love it!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 29, 2024
- DesertRose476 contributionsLovely and historical siteThe clock does its performance twice a day and it's really worth taking the time to stop and see it. It's only 15 minutes and surprisingly intricate considering the construction. Keep an eye out for the golden rooster at the top because it's easy to miss it flapping its wings at the end.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 2, 2024
- Sam MMH450 contributionsCuckoo clock still works!!!Thankfully we had a well needed guide during our tour of Old Town/City Center who shared with us that the glockenspiel (cuckoo clock) on the new town hall in Marienplatz still works. Stop by at 11am and you will see the dancing and hear the chimes of the clock. It is quite magical and something which NEEDS to be seen/heard while in Munich.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten July 1, 2024
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Sam MMH
450 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Thankfully we had a well needed guide during our tour of Old Town/City Center who shared with us that the glockenspiel (cuckoo clock) on the new town hall in Marienplatz still works. Stop by at 11am and you will see the dancing and hear the chimes of the clock. It is quite magical and something which NEEDS to be seen/heard while in Munich.
Written July 1, 2024
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mdw50
Oklahoma214 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Very impressive. We had a guide who told us that the clock was built to entice people to get out of their homes again once the plague had passed. I would love to know if that is factual or just a convenient story.
Written June 7, 2024
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Diana R
Birch Run, MI2,890 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide had perfect timing for us to see this. About 5 minutes after we got to the square, the bells started to sound and the show began. It’s a Must See in Munich.
Written May 24, 2024
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,214 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Worth seeing when the time changes on the hour. A nice sight in the city central square. Be careful with belongings when you're in the square though.
Written April 14, 2024
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DesertRose
476 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The clock does its performance twice a day and it's really worth taking the time to stop and see it.
It's only 15 minutes and surprisingly intricate considering the construction.
Keep an eye out for the golden rooster at the top because it's easy to miss it flapping its wings at the end.
It's only 15 minutes and surprisingly intricate considering the construction.
Keep an eye out for the golden rooster at the top because it's easy to miss it flapping its wings at the end.
Written April 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KarinnaCraig
Brisbane, Australia999 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We went sight seeing and looking for the glockenspiel and happened to arrive 2 minutes before the hour! Perfect timing to see and hear this amazing sight. So much history and great to get the opportunity to see it working
Love it!
Love it!
Written March 30, 2024
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DipuKV
Pune, India3,128 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Impressive and beautiful, you try clicking it from various angles to take it all in! Lovely square, with very vibrant activity.
Written March 16, 2024
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Berke Ayrancıoğlu
Graz, Austria633 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Clock tower located at the center of Munich, Marienplatz. The clock reenacts twice everyday, it is an interesting landmark to see. Although it gets really crowded, I would suggest a visit.
Written January 6, 2024
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IrishRover
Pittsburgh, PA3,082 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Stunning and a bit crowded at 11 am for the actual show. It is hard to miss and the back drop to the Christmas market is amazing
Written December 26, 2023
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castoff13
Ridgewood, NJ108 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Dined there twice and really like the place. Food is superb, and in generous portions, the bartender knows his/her cocktails, and the service is really good. There was no English menu the second time we went and they brought out one of the cooks, who was English, to walk us through the menu! Menu changes from day to day, so if they're serving their Osso Buco, order it, don't put that off, it is wonderfully done. Both times we were there were weekend nights during Christmas season, so it was happily noisy.
Written December 19, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
On what date is the last 5:00pm show? We have only one time to see the wonders of this magnificent show on 19 October.
Written July 23, 2023
On what date is the last 5:00pm show? We have only one time to see the wonders of this magnificent show on 19 October.
Written July 23, 2023
How do you get to the observation deck in the Rathaus in Munich? You mentioned it in your post and I cannot find anything online other than comments saying the you can go up to the observation deck.
Thanks,
Mitch
Written February 28, 2016
There is an elevator on the left hand side as you go thru the main gate. this takes you to the 3rd or 4th floor where you can pay to take a different elevator to the observation deck
Written July 1, 2016
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