location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS Rebel T4i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/6
Focal Length
18mm
ISO
400

Endless Staircase (Umschreibung)

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@avecnicole
Is Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in Munich, Germany? Indeed, some call this sculpture "Stairway to Heaven."’ Though, according to Danish artist Olafur Eliasson who created the sculpture, the endless staircase represents movement without a destination.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime.

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (18mm)

How to get there

N48° 07' 57.9144"E11° 32' 24.9144"
The Endless Staircase (Umschreibung) installation is in the courtyard of the KPMG building, which is accessible to all and can be walked up to. To get here, you can take the subway to Schwanthalerhöhe (U4 and U5 Lines). After exiting, walk towards Ganghoferstraße and turn left.

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon, Sunset
Endless Staircase (Umschreibung) can be visited all year round, but you might have a snowy view in the winter months.
You can capture a familiar view anytime time of day, but to avoid the crowds, try arriving in the morning.

Field tips

A wide-angle lens (18mm) will make it easier to frame the entire staircase and the surrounding façades.
I shot this image at a straight-on angle, positioning the sculpture between the buildings to create a perfectly symmetrical split.
Experiment with different vantage points, like walking towards the center of the sculpture and shooting upwards for an abstract view.

Current weather

Munich
Overcast
32o
F
Thu
37o
31o
Fri
42o
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Sat
47o
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Sun
58o
45o
Mon
54o
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Blue Hour

06:13
32o
Overcast

Sunrise

06:49
32o
Overcast

Golden Hour

14:30
32o
Overcast

Sunset

15:22
32o
Overcast

Do nearby

If the weather is nice, visit Bavariapark—it's a great place to relax and is only five minutes away from the sculpture.
You can also explore the cafes and the restaurants nearby.

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