How long does the tour last

The tour lasts about 60 minutes without a break.

When does the event take place

On Saturday, 28.03.2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

What is the participation fee

Adults pay €10, reduced €7 for children up to 12 years, severely disabled from 80 percent, as well as students.

What is the maximum number of participants

The tour is limited to a maximum of 20 people.

Where is the meeting point

Meeting point is the main entrance of the City Theater Lindau, Fischergasse 37, 88131 Lindau; the tour leads to the Puppet Opera.

Is the access wheelchair accessible

The City Theater has an elevator to the stands and wheelchair access; details to be inquired in advance at the box office.

Until when can I book

Booking is possible up to 10 minutes before the event starts.

Are there any parking information

Information will follow; the Lindau Tourist Information advises on parking options and public transport.

Guided Tour of Lindau Puppet Opera - Lindau Performance 2026

Name: Guided Tour of Lindau Puppet Opera
Start: 2026-03-28T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-28T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Marionettenoper Lindau

Magic on a Silken Thread: One Hour Behind the Scenes of the Lindau Puppet Opera

Only one door separates the audience from puppet magic: This public tour opens the workshops of the Lindau Puppet Opera and shows how delicate craftsmanship, precise dramaturgy, and classical music merge into great stage art in miniature format. In 60 intense minutes, a stage experience is created that combines closeness, curiosity, and theatrical atmosphere.

Miniature that Looks Grande

Right at the beginning, the lighting mood intensifies, wood scents fill the air, and threads shimmer: Over 500 artistically crafted figures await their turn. The ensemble explains the directing principles, the choreographic precision of the movements, and the acoustic balance between music and scenic action. This makes it visible how living acting art emerges from millimeter-precise gestures.

Whispers of the Workshop and Set Secrets

In the props and tech room, the team shows how set design, costumes, lighting, and music interact. The tour makes the craftsmanship precision tangible – from the perfectly balanced marionette cross to the color-dramaturgical application in the proscenium.

Three Live Scenes – Opera in Pocket Format

The highlight is three short live scenes from a famous opera. Audience reactions are typically astonished: When the characters seem to breathe, the distance between miniature and grand opera vanishes. The result is a concentrated, poetic form of music theater.

Tradition with Profile

Since 2000, the Lindau Puppet Opera has shaped the cultural life of the lakeside city – with its own stage in the city theater and an impressive repertoire tradition. Continuous attendance and the regional audience showcase artistic quality and craftsmanship authority.

Conclusion: Those who want to know how music guides movement, how a set breathes, and how feelings emerge from threads experience a knowledgeable, sensual approach to the art of puppet theater here. Discover it live in Lindau and secure your tickets in time.