Walpurgishalle
Log-cabin-style hall from 1901 on the Hexentanzplatz near Thale, with five large paintings by Hermann Hendrich on Walpurgis Night from Goethe's Faust.
Over het museum
The idea for the Walpurgishalle came from the painter Hermann Hendrich, who originally wanted to build a hall for Walpurgis celebrations on the Brocken. After an architectural competition, the choice fell on the Hexentanzplatz high above the Bode Valley and on the design by Berlin architect Bernhard Sehring, who proposed a building in the style of an ancient Germanic log house. The hall was inaugurated in 1901.
The gable is crowned by a head of the god Wotan, flanked by ravens and wolves. Inside, the hall displays five large-format paintings by Hendrich depicting scenes from Walpurgis Night in Goethe's Faust: the dance of the will-o'-the-wisps, Mammon's cave, the witches' dance, the whirlwind bride and the apparition of Gretchen. More paintings by the artist were added later, along with an extension in 1928. In the entrance area lies a stone found during construction at the nearby Sachsenwall.
The concept proved influential: the Sagenhalle in Schreiberhau in Silesia and the Nibelungenhalle in Königswinter followed its example. Today, Bodetal Tourismus GmbH operates the hall as a small seasonal museum; a 3D audio guide for adults and children explains the paintings. Large Walpurgis celebrations take place around the Hexentanzplatz every year.
Hoogtepunten
- Five large paintings by Hermann Hendrich on Walpurgis Night from Goethe's Faust
- Gable with Wotan's head, ravens and wolves
- Stone from the nearby Sachsenwall in the entrance area
- 3D audio guide for adults and children
- Location on the Hexentanzplatz next to the Harzer Bergtheater
Vaste collectie
- Hermann Hendrichs Walpurgisnacht-Bilder – Five monumental murals by the painter Hermann Hendrich bring to life motifs from Walpurgis Night in Goethe's Faust and from Harz legends. A 3D audio guide tells the stories behind the paintings.
- Opgericht
- 1901
- Beheerder
- Bodetal Tourismus GmbH
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 3 |
|---|---|
| Met korting | € 1 |
| Kinderen & jongeren | € 1Children aged 4 to 14: €1; the price list gives no price for younger children. |
Admission includes the 3D audio guide. Cash only.
Toegankelijkheid
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
- Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
According to the operator, suitable for children of all ages; 3D audio guide with its own children's version.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
By scheduled bus to the Hexentanzplatz or by cable car from Thale.
Met de auto
Betaald parkeren
Paid parking at the Hexentanzplatz.
Service & horeca
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Evenementen & zaalverhuur
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Je bezoek plannen
| Audiotour | ja (DE) |
|---|---|
| Goed om te weten | 3D audio guide for adults and children available as a free loan device or via app; according to the operator, suitable for groups and school classes. |
