The carillon in the Munich town hall tower is world-famous.
If you want to see the Schäffler, you have to be content with a photo tarpaulin.
Munich - Not the corona pandemic in Munich, but the climate is forcing the Schäfflergruppe in the town hall glockenspiel to take an eight-week break.
It needs to be repaired because the bearings of the large gear rim on which the figures rotate have lifted unevenly.
The reason for this is the weather.
In order to avoid damage to the historical figures, they are dismantled.
During the work, which begins on Tuesday (March 16), a photo tarpaulin with a picture of the Schäffler group will be attached together with the necessary fall protection.
The carillon and the tournament group continue to run as usual during this time.
Munich carillon - what's behind it?
The knight's tournament depicted in the carillon took place on the occasion of the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568.
In the competition, the Bavarian knight triumphed over his Lorraine opponent.
In addition to the royal couple and their court marshal, a total of 16 figures belong to this scene.
The shepherds dance on the lower floor.
After a serious plague epidemic, the barrel makers are said to be the first to venture out onto the streets and to amuse the population with their dance.
The dance of the Munich Schäffler has taken place every seven years since then.
Glockenspiel in Munich: when can it actually be seen?
The city of Munich announced that the carillon in the town hall tower of the New Town Hall on Marienplatz begins every day at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
From March to October it can also be seen at 5 p.m.
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