Rathaus-Glockenspiel

"During the winter months, the Glockenspiel in Munich’s New Town Hall plays daily at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The 5:00 PM performance is reserved for the summer season. Visitors can enjoy the enchanting spectacle in the heart of Marienplatz, regardless of the season. The Glockenspiel in Munich’s New Town Hall is one of the city’s most beloved attractions, enchanting visitors since its installation in 1908. Located in the tower of the neo-Gothic building, this intricate mechanical clock chimes daily, bringing its 32 life-sized figurines to life. The performance depicts two historical scenes: the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V (founder of the Hofbräuhaus), complete with a jousting tournament, and the Schäfflertanz, or coopers’ dance, a tradition said to celebrate the end of a 16th-century plague. The Glockenspiel’s charming melodies and animated figures have made it a symbol of Munich’s history and craftsmanship, drawing crowds to Marienplatz for over a century."

"The Glockenspiel in the New Town Hall tower at Marienplatz, Munich, depicts two historic events: the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V and Renate of Lorraine in 1568, celebrated with a jousting tournament, and the Schäffler dance, performed by barrel makers after a plague epidemic. It chimes daily at 11am and 12 noon. "

"The Rathaus-Glockenspiel is a large mechanical clock located in Marienplatz Square, in the heart of Munich, Germany. Famous for its life-size characters, the clock twice daily re-enacts scenes from Munich's history."