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
31o
Sat
47o
41o
Sun
58o
45o
Mon
54o
42o
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.