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Bahnwärter Thiel
The outdoor area of the club, with DJ booth in the subway car driver's cabin, in May 2018
Map
Interactive map of Bahnwärter Thiel
AddressTumblinger Straße 29[1]
LocationMunich, Germany
OperatorBahnwärter-Kulturstätten
TypeNightclub and cultural center
Construction
OpenedNovember 2015 (2015-11)[2]
Website
bahnwaerterthiel.de

The Bahnwärter Thiel is a techno club,[3] music venue and alternative cultural center[4] in Schlachthofviertel, Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Munich, Germany. It is named after the novella "Bahnwärter Thiel" by German author Gerhart Hauptmann.[5]

Description

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The venue consists of repurposed intermodal containers, a temporary pavilion formerly used by the Lenbachhaus, as well as decommissioned subway cars.[6] It hosts club nights and outdoor raves,[7] lectures, exhibitions,[8] improvisational theatre, concerts,[5][4] and flea markets.[9]

It has also been commented that "...artists of all disciplines..."[10] use the "...studios, rehearsal spaces, open workspaces, and workshops."[10] at the Bahnwärter Thiel.

History

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The nightclub at the Bahnwärter Thiel is made of repurposed intermodal shipping containers. It is located at the Viehhof or Slaughterhouse. 2017
The Bahnwärter Thiel has spaces that both street artists and graffiti artists are able to use such as studios, rehearsal spaces, open workspaces, and workshops.[11][10] 2024

Origins and first sites

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Daniel Hahn founded Bahnwärter-Kulturstätten in 2015,[12] and Bahnwärter Thiel opened in the same year.[13] The concept featured a withdrawn MAN MAN-Schienenbus [de] railbus, repurposed as a culture venue on the grounds of the former "Viehhof" (Slaughterhouse) in Munich.[1][14]

The railbus was first used as part of the alternative christmas market "Märchenbazar" in November 2015.[15]

In May 2016, the railbus was moved to the grounds of the University of Television and Film Munich for summer 2016.[8][15] It was moved back to the Viehhof area in October,[15] where a 40 m (130 ft) wide and 10 m (33 ft) high structure of 54 shipping containers was built for sound- and weatherproofing.[5] In May 2017, the railbus once again was moved to the University of Television and Film, this time being rebranded as "Minna Thiel", named after the wife of the protagonist of the novel "Bahnwärter Thiel" by Gerhart Hauptmann.[16]

Viehbahnhof location

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After a five-year lease-agreement was reached,[17] the Bahnwärter Thiel venue permanently moved to the Viehhof in late 2017. The new location is on the former freight station of the Viehhof, the so-called Viehbahnhof,[17] about 400 meters away from its previous location there.[18] The concept for the new location includes ateliers, workspaces and workshops,[4] as well as band practice rooms, part of which will be located in some of the repurposed containers.[6] This location on the Viehhof area sparked a debate about gentrification and spaces for subculture in Munich,[19] as parts of the local graffiti scene feared that they might lose the last space in Munich where spraying graffiti was allowed and legal.[20] Hahn has stated that it was always intended to include graffiti on the project[21] and also wants to integrate the scene in the decoration of the venue.[4] A wooden wall with a length of 100 m (330 ft) was constructed as a designated space for graffiti.[21] The construction was organized by Bahnwärter Thiel staff, parts of the graffiti scene, and the City of Munich.[21] Artists feared that the wooden wall might be used to prevent sprayers from entering the premises.[21] In May 2018, there was an arson attack on the venue, resulting in a wooden shed burning down.[22]

The outside brick wall of the Viehhof or slaughterhouse on Tumblinger street has been called an important hub for street art and graffiti, since the mid-80s it has been a meeting place for artists, and since the early 90s it has become an internationally known legal hall of fame. It hosts regular spray events such as the Neujahresverchromung.[23] It has also been commented that the Bahnwärter Thiel cultural project is a hub that connects art and culture,it has also been a meeting place for people from all over the world since 2015.[10]

A withdrawn Munich U-Bahn car was moved to the Bahnwärter Thiel in early 2018.[24] Two more U-Bahn cars followed in October 2018.[25] It is planned to use one of the cars as a cafeteria,[26] and the other as a workspace.[25] In May 2019 an old decommissioned tram from 1967 that was found in Ulm was brought to the Bahnwärter Thiel. It is planned to use the tram as a youth center and for holding art workshops.[27][28]

Future development

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Before the lease for the Viehhof area ended in late 2022[25] it got extended until at least 2027.[29] The redevelopment of the Viehhof has already begun, with the construction of the new Münchner Volkstheater, which is scheduled to be completed in 2021.[30] The city of Munich also plans to build apartments on parts of the area.[31][30]

Reception

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The New York Times cited Bahnwärter Thiel as an example of hip night life spots in Munich "that could give Berlin a run for its money".[32] At the Munich Nightlife Awards, Bahnwärter Thiel was awarded the 3rd place in the category techno/house/electro in 2016,[33] and the winner in the category ambience/scenery in 2017.[34]

Associated Projects

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Since 2018, the Bahnwärter Thiel crew also operates the party ship Alte Utting, a former passenger ship from the Ammersee lake that is now crossing an inner-city arterial road on a railway bridge in Munich, and received a lot of media attention as well.[35][36]

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References

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  1. 1 2 Zirnstein, Michael (February 16, 2016). "Bahnwärter Thiel: Feiern im Kuriositätenkabinett" [Bahnwärter Thiel: Partying in the cabinet of curiosities]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Bahnwärter Thiel in München: Ein neues Zuhause für das Kulturhaus" [Bahnwärter Thiel in Munich: A new home for the culture house]. focus.de (in German). Focus Online. May 12, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ Schwan, Jens. "HOUSE & TECHNO Clubs Munich". The Clubmap (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Zirnstein, Michael (August 11, 2017). "So soll der neue Bahnwärter Thiel werden" [This is how the new Bahnwärter Thiel should become]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 Wiemann, Rieke (December 14, 2016). "Wie der Bahnwärter Thiel die Münchner Subkultur am Leben hält" [How the Bahnwärter Thiel keeps Munich's subculture alive]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Menrad, Jasmin (February 10, 2018). "Münchner Kulturverein: Das Zauberreich des Wannda Circus" [Münchner Kulturverein: The magic realm of the Wannda Circus]. abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung Digital GmbH & Co KG. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ Ruffet, Yves. "The best house and techno clubs in Munich". Devoted Electronic. Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Kaufmann, Laura (May 12, 2016). "Wie es mit dem Bahnwärter Thiel weitergeht" [How to proceed with the Bahnwärter Thiel]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ Wermuth, Lilli. "Krims & Krams Flohmarkt – Bahnwärter Thiel". Mitvergnügen München (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "About". bahnwaerterthiel.de. Retrieved 26 September 2026. ...The Bahnwärter Thiel cultural project is a vibrant hub that connects art and culture... A curious collection of Munich tram and subway cars, artfully painted shipping containers... ...new ideas emerge amidst vibrant graffiti, artists of all disciplines are already realizing their potential in their studios, rehearsal spaces, open workspaces, and workshops. ...The adjacent tram car serves as a youth meeting place, offering space for workshops and experiments... Right next door is the cultural center, which reflects the diversity and creativity of Munich's cultural scene through a vibrant program. With established formats such as concerts, club nights, flea markets, film screenings, readings, travelogues, dance classes, and theater performances...
  11. ↑ "GERMANY: Streetart Munich – Isarvorstadt – Tumblinger 45 – Alter Schlachthof – Bahnwärter Thiel & Graffiti Hall of Fame". Vagabundler. Retrieved 26 September 2026. This used to be the site of the former slaughterhouse, but today the area is home to the alternative cultural project Bahnwärter Thiel. An old container station that has been converted into a cultural and festival venue, and the new Volkstheater....
  12. ↑ Lotze, Birgit (June 1, 2018). "Minna Thiel ist zurück" [Minna Thiel is back]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  13. ↑ Ulrichs, Bettina (November 6, 2017). "Kreatives Containerdorf am Viehhof" [Creative container village at the Viehhof]. ovb-online.de (in German). Oberbayerisches Volksblatt GmbH & Co. Medienhaus KG. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  14. ↑ "GERMANY: Streetart Munich – Isarvorstadt – Tumblinger 45 – Alter Schlachthof – Bahnwärter Thiel & Graffiti Hall of Fame". Vagabundler. Retrieved 26 September 2026. This used to be the site of the former slaughterhouse, but today the area is home to the alternative cultural project BAHNWÄRTER THIEL. An old container station that has been converted into a cultural and festival venue, and the new Volkstheater....
  15. 1 2 3 "Bahnwärter Thiel: Das Kulturprojekt kommt auf das Viehhof-Gelände zurück" [Bahnwärter Thiel: The culture project comes back to the Viehhof area]. tz.de (in German). Zeitungsverlag tz München GmbH & Co. KG. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  16. ↑ ""Bahnwärter Thiel" kehrt vor die HFF zurück" ["Bahnwärter Thiel" returns to the HFF]. abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung Digital GmbH & Co KG. May 11, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  17. 1 2 Bremmer, Michael (May 4, 2017). "Bahnwärter Thiel erhält einen festen Standort" [Bahnwärter Thiel gets a permanent location]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Fester Standort für den "Bahnwärter Thiel"" [Fixed location for the "Bahnwärter Thiel"]. abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung Digital GmbH & Co KG. May 4, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  19. ↑ Kaufmann, Laura (April 3, 2018). "Kampf der Kreativen am Viehhof" [Fight of the creatives at the Viehhof]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  20. ↑ Ebert, Kevin (July 21, 2017). "Warum sich die Sprayer-Szene gegen den Club "Bahnwärter Thiel" wehrt" [Why the sprayer scene resists against the "Bahnwärter Thiel" club]. PULS (in German). Bayerischer Rundfunk. Archived from the original on 2018-03-05. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  21. 1 2 3 4 Ebert, Kevin (October 30, 2017). "Das Münchner Viehhofgelände hat eine neue "Hall of Fame"" [The Munich Viehhof area has a new "Hall of Fame"]. PULS (in German). Bayerischer Rundfunk. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Brandanschlag auf Bahnwärter Thiel: Staatsschutz ermittelt im Schlachthofviertel" [Arson attack at Bahnwärter Thiel: State security investigates in the slaughterhouse area]. tz.de (in German). Zeitungsverlag tz München GmbH & Co. KG. May 24, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  23. 1 2 "TUMBLINGER STREET - HALL OF FAME". munichgraffiti.com. Retrieved 26 September 2026. Tumblinger street is widely known as an important hub for street art and graffiti, located in the Schlachthof district next to Bahnwärter Thiel. Since the mid-80s it has been a relevant meeting place for artists - and since the early 90s it has become an internationally known legal hall of fame. Regular spray events such as the Neujahresverchromung take place in the Tumblinger street (and the surrounding areas Thalkirchnerstrasse, Viehhof and Bahnwärter Thiel) with local and international artists.
  24. ↑ Knerich, Anna-Elena (January 19, 2018). "Bahnwärter Thiel startet wieder: Ab sofort jedes Wochenende Clubbetrieb!" [Bahnwärter Thiel starts again: Club operation every weekend from now on!]. mucbook.de (in German). Medienhaus München Eisenack UG. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  25. 1 2 3 A. Ulbricht; A. Pazur (October 9, 2018). "Neue Waggons für den "Bahnwärter"" [New waggons for the "Bahnwärter"]. Münchner Merkur (in German). No. 232. Munich.
  26. ↑ "Zwei neue Waggons für Bahnwärter Thiel" [Two new waggons for Bahnwärter Thiel]. muenchen.tv (in German). München Live TV Fernsehen GmbH & Co.KG. October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  27. ↑ Buchwald, Sabine (May 2, 2019). "Neuzugang beim Bahnwärter Thiel: Attraktives Abstellgleis" [New arrival at Bahnwärter Thiel: Attractive siding]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  28. ↑ Karowski, Sascha (May 1, 2019). "Schwertransport nach München: Kulturveranstalter plant innovatives Projekt in ausrangierter Tram" [Heavy haulage to Munich: Cultural operator plans innovative project in decommissioned tram]. Münchner Merkur (in German). Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  29. ↑ Süddeutsche Zeitung: Platz für Partys, Kreativität und Nachhaltigkeit bis 2027, 21 October 2022
  30. 1 2 Hahn, Vanessa (October 5, 2018). "Alles neu auf dem alten Viehhof" [Everything new on the old Viehhof]. hallo-muenchen.de (in German). Breu & Schneider GmbH Verlag und Werbeagentur. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  31. ↑ Hutter, Dominik (July 7, 2017). "Auf dem Viehhof sollen deutlich mehr Wohnungen entstehen" [Significantly more apartments are to be built on the Viehhof]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  32. ↑ Safronova, Valeriya (December 28, 2018). "Is Munich Getting Cool? Look for the Boat on the Bridge". The New York Times. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Munich Nightlife Awards 2016: Das sind die Gewinner" [Munich Nightlife Awards 2016: These are the winners]. tz (in German). November 17, 2016.
  34. ↑ Oßwald, Thomas (November 11, 2017). "Munich Nightlife Awards 2017: Die Gewinner im Überblick - und im Video" [Munich Nightlife Awards 2017: Overview of the winners and video]. Münchner Merkur (in German).
  35. ↑ Zirnstein, Michael (October 26, 2018). "Subkultur: Wir arbeiten mit Sachen, die sonst keiner will" [Subculture: We work with things no one else wants]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  36. ↑ Dürr, Anke (July 25, 2018). "Spektakuläres Kulturprojekt in München: Wie das Schiff auf die Brücke kam" [Spectacular culture project in Munich: How the ship came onto the bridge]. Spiegel Online (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  37. ↑ "GERMANY: Streetart Munich – Isarvorstadt – Tumblinger 45 – Alter Schlachthof – Bahnwärter Thiel & Graffiti Hall of Fame". Vagabundler. Retrieved 26 September 2026. The Alte Schlachthof, in English "Old Slaughterhouse", on Tumblinger Straße in Munich is known for its lively, alternative cultural scene and its open graffiti and streetart areas with a Hall of Fame, where sprayers can legally leave their artworks. It is the longest legal graffiti wall in Munich, stretching across Tumblinger Straße, but there are also countless works on the buildings.
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