Glockenspiel in the New City Hall: music, background and history
Glockenspiel in the New City Hall at Marienplatz: All you need to know
The Glockenspiel in the New City Hall (Rathaus) tower at Marienplatz is world-famous. Here you can find out when to visit and what the dancing figures actually mean.

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Glockenspiel in Munich: When and where you can see it
- Daily at 11am and 12 noon, the Glockenspiel starts in the tower of the New City Hall (Neues Rathaus) at Marienplatz, Munich
- From March to October, it can be seen at 11 am, 12 pm and at 5 pm
- Four different pieces or songs can be heard. The program changes monthly
What the figures show

The Glockenspiel in the City Hall tower shows two events from Munich's city history: First, the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V and Renate of Lorraine, celebrated in February 1568. In honor of the bride and groom, a jousting tournament took place on Marienplatz. The Bavarian knight triumphed over his opponent from Lorraine.
The lower floor shows the Schäffler dance. After a severe plague epidemic, the barrel makers are said to have been the first to venture out into the streets again, dancing to amuse the plague-stricken population.
More facts about the Glockenspiel on Marienplatz
- The Glockenspiel in the New City Hall consists of a total of 43 bells.
- It is powered by solar electricity.
- In 2007, it was refurbished, cleaned and retuned for the first time in almost 100 years.
The Glockenspiel (a Carillon) has a program all year round which is enticing to tourists and residents. See details as follows:
January / June / November (roller 1)
- Herzload
- Hohenfriedberger Marsch
- Schäfflertanz 1. Teil (aber heit is kalt)
- Muss I denn zum Städtele hinaus
February / July (roller 2)
- Ännchen von Tharau (folk song)
- Finnish horse march
- Schäfflertanz 2nd part
- In der Heimat ist es schön
March / August (roller 3)
- Loreley
- Preisend mit viel schönen Reden
- Schäfflertanz 1st part
- Wendelstein song
April / September (roller 4)
- Jetzt gang i an's Brünnele
- Wohlauf Kameraden auf's Pferd, auf's Pferd
- Schäfflertanz 2nd part
- Die letzte Rose
May / October (roller 5)
- Sah ein Knab ein Röslein steh'n
- Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter
- Beer waltz
- Morgen muss ich fort von hier
December / Advent (roller 6)
- In einem kühlen Grunde
- Thorgauer Marsch
- Münchner Kind'l
- Oh Tannenbaum
Daily at 9:00 p.m
Night watchman call from Richard Wagner's Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Lullaby by Johannes Brahms
At a glance
Glockenspiel
Marienplatz80331 München
Barrier-free access
Barrier-free accessibility in the building
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