Radspielerhaus

The Radspielerhaus is a city palace in Munich's old town featuring a balanced facade, strong columns, and refined decorative details in the neoclassical style. The overall structure shows the kind of elegance that wealthy merchants and nobility could afford in the 17th century.

The building was constructed in 1678 by French architect Jean-Baptiste Métivier and briefly housed writer Heinrich Heine. In the early 19th century, Josef Radspieler purchased the property and gave it the name by which it is known today.

The name comes from Josef Radspieler, a former owner who shaped its identity in the 19th century. Walking past the building today, you notice how its classical form represents the taste of Munich's merchant class.

The palace sits on Hackenstraße 7 in the Altstadt-Lehel district and is easily reached on foot from Munich's city center. The exterior can be admired from the street at any time without needing to access the interior.

The building once housed craft workshops and furniture makers, a past that shaped its later role as a cultural space. This history as a working building makes it a rare example of how a former noble residence transformed into something connected to everyday craftsmanship.

Location: Altstadt-Lehel

Inception: 1678

Architects: Jean-Baptiste Métivier

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Hackenstraße 7

GPS coordinates: 48.13615,11.56965

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27