Wolfenbüttel has a theater tradition dating back over 400 years. In the 16th century, Duke Heinrich-Julius founded Germany's first standing theater in Wolfenbüttel Castle - at a time when there were no permanent theaters in Germany.
The Lessingtheater, built in 1909 by Otto Rasche and Otto Kratzsch, is built in a reduced Art Nouveau style and is one of the most beautiful theaters in northern Germany. The theater was closed in 2007 due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations. From 2010 to 2013, the architectural firm Struhk from Braunschweig implemented a design by Springer-Architekten, Berlin. Two winter gardens were added to the building, which give the existing building a connection to the outside and can be used for smaller events and catering during breaks. The technical and stage equipment was completely renewed and brought up to date, as was the catering area. In order to achieve more comfortable seating, the existing 700 seats were reduced to 485. The sanitary and checkroom facilities have been relocated to the newly excavated basement.
The theater is now established as a "cultural beacon" and communicative center in the city and the region with a clear profile. A place where people from the city and region enjoy going without any fear of thresholds, where they can experience new things, try things out for themselves and actively participate.
Curtain up and clear the stage for the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel!
Advance ticket sales
The Lessingtheater, built in 1909 by Otto Rasche and Otto Kratzsch, is built in a reduced Art Nouveau style and is one of the most beautiful theaters in northern Germany. The theater was closed in 2007 due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations. From 2010 to 2013, the architectural firm Struhk from Braunschweig implemented a design by Springer-Architekten, Berlin. Two winter gardens were added to the building, which give the existing building a connection to the outside and can be used for smaller events and catering during breaks. The technical and stage equipment was completely renewed and brought up to date, as was the catering area. In order to achieve more comfortable seating, the existing 700 seats were reduced to 485. The sanitary and checkroom facilities have been relocated to the newly excavated basement.
The theater is now established as a "cultural beacon" and communicative center in the city and the region with a clear profile. A place where people from the city and region enjoy going without any fear of thresholds, where they can experience new things, try things out for themselves and actively participate.
Curtain up and clear the stage for the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel!
Advance ticket sales
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Openings
Outside viewing at any time. Theater performances can be found in the schedule on the website.
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces (stalls) are available in the Lessingtheater. A guidance system for the blind is installed. An inductive hearing system is available for the hearing impaired. Parking spaces for the severely disabled are available next to the main entrance.
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Lessingstadt Wolfenbüttel
Stadtmarkt 3-6
38300 Wolfenbüttel
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