The area around the Königsplatz was the NSDAP-centre of München. Famous are Das Braune Haus and the two identical buildings of architect Troost: the Führerbau and the NSDAP-Administration Building. In front of these buildings, on the side of the road of the Führerbau (the building on the left as seen from the Königsplatz), is a map of the area with some explanation and some pictures. The information on it is also part of this page. A lot of buildings in the area were already there before they were used by the nazi’s. Some of the big plans for the area were never realised. Here you’ll find a map of the Königsplatz. This page also contains of important Munich buildings from other parts of the city.
Architect Troost with a model of the Königsplatz. On the right an arial view of the Königsplatz with the Ehrentempels still in tact.
Führerbau (2)
Location: Arcisstrassse 12 (Königsplatz)
Today: The führerbau is a music school now
The two most important nazi-buildings on the Königsplatz are identical buildings, that are good exemples of nazi-architecture. They were build by Paul Ludwig Troost. Seen from the Königsplatz the symetrical placing of the buildings as well as the colour of the stone, the large number of windows and the straight lines are striking. On the inside the both buildings have two identical halls. There is a difference between the two buildings on the inside. The great hall of the führerbuilding has a large stairway in the middle of it, while in the other building the stairways are build on the sides of the halls. The führerbau had a large room for Hitler. Hitler had the ‘peace in our time-meeting’ with Chamberlain here. Today you’re free to enter the building. There isn’t any information about the past inside the building, so it’s not easy to find out what Hitler’s office was. It was located behind the door in the middle of the second floor. In a lot of rooms they’re busy making music, so you can’t look inside the rooms without disturbing people.
Location: Arcisstrassse 12 (Königsplatz)
Today: The führerbau is a music school now
The two most important nazi-
The Führerbau from the side
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The building has two identical entrances
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The right frontdoor
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The ceiling and the balcony on the top floor of one of the entrancehalls
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Left and centre: The stairs in the Führerbau. (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006) Right: The window of Hitlers office. (picture: the Hitlerpages, 2010)
Old pictures of the inside of the Führerbau.
Adolf Hitler’s working room
Left: Hitler inside the Führerbau. Right: An old picture of the building, with one of the Ehrentemples in front of it.
The staircase in the entrancehalls
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The ceiling outside, above the frontdoor
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Above, left and right: the entrancehall
(pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Party Administration Building (3)
Location: Meierstrasse 10 (Königsplatz)
Today: The building houses (amongst other institutes) the Institut Fur Agyptologie Der Universitat München.
This building was connected to the führerbau by an underground tunnel. The administration of the NSDAP was located here. You’re free to enter the building. We have found our way to the basement of the building.
Location: Meierstrasse 10 (Königsplatz)
Today: The building houses (amongst other institutes) the Institut Fur Agyptologie Der Universitat München.
This building was connected to the führerbau by an underground tunnel. The administration of the NSDAP was located here. You’re free to enter the building. We have found our way to the basement of the building.
The red stairs are made of the same material as the stairs in the Führer-bau (picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The cellar of the building. There must be a tunnel between the Administration building and Führerbau.
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
This old picture of the building shows the eagles on the wall and the Ehrentempels, that have dissapeared now.
Das Braune Haus (1)
Location: Brienner Strasse, on the right side behind the Führerbau
Today: Grass-field
November 2006: the foundation of Das Braune Haus has been uncovered, for archaeological purposes. We’re not familair with the plans after this.
The headquarters of the nazi-party were located in the so called Braune Haus. It was bought by the nazi’s around 1930. Previously it was called the Palais Barlow. Between 1933 and 1935 there was a tunnel build between this building and the Führerbau. Hitler’s office was on the second floor. It looked out over the Königsplatz. The pictures shown here are pictures of the foundation of the building. The pictures were taken in November 2006.
Location: Brienner Strasse, on the right side behind the Führerbau
Today: Grass-
The headquarters of the nazi-
Left: The foundation of das Braune Haus with the Führerbau right behind it. (picture: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Right: An old picture of Das Braune Haus
Right: An old picture of Das Braune Haus
Hitler and Troost looking at the plans to rebuilt the Palais Barlow into a NSDAP-party building
The Kartotheeksaal of
das Braune Haus
das Braune Haus
Left: Das Braune Haus behind one of the Ehrentempels. On the left side of the picture you can see a part of the Führerbau
Das Braune Haus had a bust of Dietrich Eckart inside
Hitler in his working room in
das Braune Haus
das Braune Haus
Hitler looking at the renovation of the building
Hitler in front of the buidling in 1938
The ruïns of the building after the war
The foundation of das Braune Haus. (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Ehrentempels (4 + 5)
Location: Königplatz (between the Führerbau and the Administrative Building)
Today: Only the foundations are visible, trees and bushes are growing on the foundations.
The Ehrentempels were build after the NSDAP took over the country. The remains of the sixteen puchists who had died on 9 November 1923 were brought here.
Location: Königplatz (between the Führerbau and the Administrative Building)
Today: Only the foundations are visible, trees and bushes are growing on the foundations.
The Ehrentempels were build after the NSDAP took over the country. The remains of the sixteen puchists who had died on 9 November 1923 were brought here.
Both pictures on the left: The ruins of the Ehrenhalle on the side of the Führerbau (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Above and right: The Ehrenhalle on the side of the Administration Building (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
Above and right: The Ehrenhalle on the side of the Administration Building (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
The Königsplatz in February/
March 1945
March 1945
Above: The Ehrentempels on the Königsplatz Below: Hitler inside one of the Ehrentempels
There were guards in front of the Ehrentempels. You can see the Führerbau in the back of the picture.
Nazi Party Quarter, 1941
On the side of the road of the Führerbau (the building on the left as seen from the Königsplatz) is an information stand with a map of the area. If you look closely at the first picture of the Ehrentempel, you can see it. You can find a map with the same information here. For information about the plans the nazi’s had for the Königsplatz you can look here: http://denkmaeler-muenchen.de .
On the side of the road of the Führerbau (the building on the left as seen from the Königsplatz) is an information stand with a map of the area. If you look closely at the first picture of the Ehrentempel, you can see it. You can find a map with the same information here. For information about the plans the nazi’s had for the Königsplatz you can look here: http://denkmaeler-
Glyptothek (6)
Location: Königsplatz
Today: Still there
Hitler must have been in the Glyptothek several times. He held a speech there in 1938.
Location: Königsplatz
Today: Still there
Hitler must have been in the Glyptothek several times. He held a speech there in 1938.
The Glyptothek today
The Glyptothek today, with behind the trees the Führerbau
Both pictures above: The Glyptothek in November 1938. Hitler arrives at the Königsplatz and watches the parade to remember the putsch of 1923.
Hitler inside the Glyptothek
OTHER IMPORTANT BUILDINGS AND LOCATIONS
Haus der deutschen Kunst (7)
Location: Prinzregentenstrasse 1 (near the Englischer Garten)
The Haus der Deutschen Kunst was built by Paul Ludwig Troost between 1933-1937. It’s build in the typical nazi-style: large stone plates on the outside, symetrie and high pilars. It was opened on 19 July 1937 with festivities and a speech by Hitler. Today it’s still an artmuseum. Notice the swastika-motives in the ceiling outside.
Location: Prinzregentenstrasse 1 (near the Englischer Garten)
The Haus der Deutschen Kunst was built by Paul Ludwig Troost between 1933-
The Haus der Deutsche Kunst with on the outside ceiling the swastika-motives
In the middle a picture of Adolf Hitler and Albert Speer inspecting the building
(all coloured pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
(all coloured pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2006)
On these pictures, taken from a documentary, Hitler is seen at the Haus der Deutshe Kunst at the occasion of the Tag der Deutsche Kunst
Hotel Vier Jahrezeiten (8)
Location: Maximiliansstrasse
Today: Still there
Hitler visited this hotel at different occasions. The hotel was a meeting place for right wing groups like the Thule Society. The owners of the hotel (the Walterspiel brothers) were members of the Thule Society.
Location: Maximiliansstrasse
Today: Still there
Hitler visited this hotel at different occasions. The hotel was a meeting place for right wing groups like the Thule Society. The owners of the hotel (the Walterspiel brothers) were members of the Thule Society.
The hotel today
(picture: The Hitlerpages)
(picture: The Hitlerpages)
Eva Brown and her family inside the Hotel. From left to right: Grelt Braun, Eva’s mother, unknown, Eva Braun
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) (9)
Location: Ludwigstraße, near the Siegestor, not far from the Englischen Garten
Today: Still there
From June 5-12, 1919 Hitler followed a course of the intelligence service at the University. He had to teach homecoming soldiers good citizenship. In November 1928 2500 students cheered on Hitler at a gathering at the university where Baldur von Schirach had spoken.
Today: Still there
From June 5-
The university in the 19th century
The university today
Altes Rathaus (City Hall) (10)
Location: Marienplatz 15
Today: The old cityhall was ruïned after the war. It was built up again after 1952.
On the day before Kristallnacht, 9 November of 1938, Hitler was at the city hall for a meeting with party leaders. There he heared that a nazi called Ernst von Rath was killed in Paris by a jewish man: Kristallnacht followed.
Location: Marienplatz 15
Today: The old cityhall was ruïned after the war. It was built up again after 1952.
On the day before Kristallnacht, 9 November of 1938, Hitler was at the city hall for a meeting with party leaders. There he heared that a nazi called Ernst von Rath was killed in Paris by a jewish man: Kristallnacht followed.
Englischer Garten (11)
Location: large park on both sides of the Isarring, with on the north side the Haus der Deutschen Kunst
A picture shows Hitler in the English Garten with Unity Mitford.
Location: large park on both sides of the Isarring, with on the north side the Haus der Deutschen Kunst
A picture shows Hitler in the English Garten with Unity Mitford.
Armeemuseum (12)
Location: Hofgarten, eastern side; Franz-Josef-Strauß-Ring
Today: Staatskanzlei, partly gone, renovations were ready in 1993
Hitler was here on June 21, 1942, on occasion of the death of NSKK-leader Adolf Hühnlein.
Location: Hofgarten, eastern side; Franz-
Hitler was here on June 21, 1942, on occasion of the death of NSKK-
A postcard of the Armeemuseum (picture: 1918, copyright expired)
Karlsplatz (Stachus) (15)
Location: Karlsplatz
Today: The Karlstor is still there.
A picture shows Hitler being driven to the Hauptbahnhof in München.
Location: Karlsplatz
Today: The Karlstor is still there.
A picture shows Hitler being driven to the Hauptbahnhof in München.
Left: Hitler in his car in front of the Karlstor, heading for the station. Centre: The Karlstor today, from the other side. The picture below it shows the Karlsplatz. (pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2010) Right: This old picture, dating 1902, shows the gate (in the centre) and the buildings around it. (picture: 1902, copyright expired, de.wikipedia.org)
Hauptbahnhof (13)
Location: Hauptbahnhof 1 (Bayerstraße)
Today: Almost completely renewed after the war. Some parts of the original building are still visible on the inside.
Hitler went to München for the first time in May 1913, after having left Vienna. He arrived at the Hauptbahnhof.
Location: Hauptbahnhof 1 (Bayerstraße)
Today: Almost completely renewed after the war. Some parts of the original building are still visible on the inside.
Hitler went to München for the first time in May 1913, after having left Vienna. He arrived at the Hauptbahnhof.
A postcard of the old Hauptbahnhof
(source: wikipedia)
The old Hauptbahnhof
(picture: www.tzonline.de)
The new Hauptbahnhof
(picture: the Hitlerpages, 2010)
Left: Hitler in front of the post building. Centre and right: The same building today.
(pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2010)
Bahnhofsvorplatz, Bayerpost (14)
Location: Bayerstraße 12, on the left side of the (new) Hauptbahnhof
Today: The building of the Bayerpost has been renovated. It’s facade seems to have one floor less. The building houses a hotel called the Sofitel München. The square in front of the station has completely changed.
Hitler welcomed Mussolini on the Hauptbahnhof on September 29, 1938.
Location: Bayerstraße 12, on the left side of the (new) Hauptbahnhof
Today: The building of the Bayerpost has been renovated. It’s facade seems to have one floor less. The building houses a hotel called the Sofitel München. The square in front of the station has completely changed.
Hitler welcomed Mussolini on the Hauptbahnhof on September 29, 1938.
The theater on the Gärtner Platz.
(pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2010)
Hitler’s Night Club (Künstlerhaus) (16)
Location: Lenbachplatz 8
Today: Still there
In June 1938 Hitler opened a night club here. Lots of pretty girls joined the parties that were held and some night must have ended up as real orgies. I have no knowledge of Hitler ever attending such an orgie.
Location: Lenbachplatz 8
Today: Still there
In June 1938 Hitler opened a night club here. Lots of pretty girls joined the parties that were held and some night must have ended up as real orgies. I have no knowledge of Hitler ever attending such an orgie.
The Künstlerhaus today.
(pictures: the Hitlerpages, 2010)
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (18)
Location: Ludwigstrasse 15
Today: Still there, the building and collection were severely damaged during bombings in 1943.
It is said, for exemple by Hitlers landlady Frau Popp, that Hitler came here often to read.
Location: Ludwigstrasse 15
Today: Still there, the building and collection were severely damaged during bombings in 1943.
It is said, for exemple by Hitlers landlady Frau Popp, that Hitler came here often to read.
The main entrance of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in 2004
(picture: Uwe Hermann, wikipedia, GNU)
(picture: Uwe Hermann, wikipedia, GNU)
Theresienwiese (19)
Location: Square/park near the Theresienhöhe
Today: Still there
On February 1919 a demonstration of the Revolutionären Arbeiterrat (RAR), consisting of communists, members of the USPD (socialists) and anarchistst, was held here. Hitler, most likely, was present because the regiment he was with at that time (He was still in the army.) was ordered to be there. A fact he probably wasn’t too proud of in later days...
In April 1938 Anschluss festivities took place at the Oberwiesenfeld. Hitler was there to be celebrated.
Location: Square/park near the Theresienhöhe
Today: Still there
On February 1919 a demonstration of the Revolutionären Arbeiterrat (RAR), consisting of communists, members of the USPD (socialists) and anarchistst, was held here. Hitler, most likely, was present because the regiment he was with at that time (He was still in the army.) was ordered to be there. A fact he probably wasn’t too proud of in later days...
In April 1938 Anschluss festivities took place at the Oberwiesenfeld. Hitler was there to be celebrated.
The Theresienwiese in 1923 during a Turnfest
(picture: München, Theresienwiese, Turnfest, 1923, Deutsches Bundesarchiv)
(picture: München, Theresienwiese, Turnfest, 1923, Deutsches Bundesarchiv)
KöNIGSPLATZ AND IMPORTANT BUILDINGS
München, Königsplatz & Other Locations weergeven op een grotere kaart
1. Das Braune Haus
2. Führerbau
3. Verwaltungsbau
4. Ehrentempel
5. Ehrentempel
6. Glyptothek
7. Haus de deutschen Kunst
8. Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
9. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
10. Altes Rathaus
11. Englischer Garten
12. Armeemuseum
13. Hauptbahnhof
14. Bayerpost
15. Karlsplatz
16. Künstlerhaus
17. Gärtnerplatztheater
18. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
19. Theresienwiese
2. Führerbau
3. Verwaltungsbau
4. Ehrentempel
5. Ehrentempel
6. Glyptothek
7. Haus de deutschen Kunst
8. Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
9. Ludwig-
11. Englischer Garten
12. Armeemuseum
13. Hauptbahnhof
14. Bayerpost
15. Karlsplatz
16. Künstlerhaus
17. Gärtnerplatztheater
18. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
19. Theresienwiese
