Münter - House, Bavarian Alps Travel Guide

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Explore the former home of Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky, a vibrant center for the 'Blue Rider' movement in Murnau am Staffelsee.

Step back in time at the Münter House in Murnau am Staffelsee, the former home of Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky. This house was a meeting point for the avant-garde group 'The Blue Rider' and a source of inspiration for their art. Explore the beautifully restored rooms filled with paintings, prints, and reverse glass paintings, offering a glimpse into their vibrant creative life before World War I.

A brief summary to Münter - House

Kottmüllerallee 6, Murnau am Staffelsee, 82418, DE
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Tuesday 2 pm-5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm-5 pm
Thursday 2 pm-5 pm
Friday 2 pm-5 pm
Saturday 2 pm-5 pm
Sunday 2 pm-5 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Münter - House.

The Münter House is closed on Mondays, as well as December 24th and 31st.
Consider visiting on a weekday for a quieter experience.
Combine your visit with a walk around Murnau to soak in the landscapes that inspired the Blue Rider artists.

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Getting There

Public Transport

Murnau am Staffelsee is accessible by train from Munich. From Murnau train station, the Münter House is approximately a 20-minute walk. Alternatively, you can take the local bus 'OMOBI' from the train station to a stop closer to Kottmüllerallee. Check local schedules and availability. Bus fare is around €2.50.
Walking

From the center of Murnau, head east towards Kottmüllerallee. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes, offering scenic views of the town. The Münter House is located at Kottmüllerallee 6. Note that the house is located away from the main street, in a quiet residential area.

Discover more about Münter - House

The Münter House, or Russenhaus ('House of the Russian'), in Murnau am Staffelsee, is more than just a charming Bavarian house; it's a portal into the heart of the early 20th-century Expressionist movement. Gabriele Münter purchased the house in 1909, and it soon became a shared sanctuary with her partner, Wassily Kandinsky. From then until 1914, the couple transformed the house into a creative oasis, complete with a vibrant garden and furniture painted with their own designs.The house served as an important meeting place for the 'Blue Rider' group, attracting avant-garde artists like Franz Marc, Alexej von Jawlensky, and August Macke. The serene setting and the influence of Bavarian folk art deeply inspired their work. Kandinsky's painted furniture and the decorated staircase within the house reflect these local artistic influences.Today, the Münter House has been meticulously restored to its 1909-1914 appearance, offering visitors an immersive experience. Wander through the rooms, admiring the paintings, prints, and reverse-glass paintings by Münter and Kandinsky. The house provides a vivid impression of the artistic atmosphere that thrived here before World War I. In the basement, Münter safeguarded a treasury of paintings during the Nazi era, preserving them for future generations.