
Culture & EntertainmentArchitectural Heritage Monument634213ec…76b5
Hänneschen-Theater
Cologne's traditional puppet theater at Eisenmarkt
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The Hänneschen-Theater in Cologne's Old Town North captivates with its traditional stick puppetry. As the largest puppet theater in Germany by staff, it employs 14 puppeteers among its 25 permanent employees. It generates approximately 60 percent of its revenue independently, making it Germany's most efficient municipal stage.
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Mareike Marx has been the artistic director since November 8, 2022.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- haenneschen.de
- Phone
- +49 221 2581201
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Location
Nearby

Pegel Köln
96 m away

Gilden im Zims
135 m away

Groß Sankt Martin
167 m away

Beginenfenster
36 m away

Gaffel-Haus
153 m away

Tünnes und Schäl
150 m away

Reiterdenkmal Friedrich Wilhelm III.
128 m away

Historisches Rathaus
214 m away
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