{"id":8008,"date":"2025-12-09T16:34:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englischer-garten-muenchen-infos.de\/sehenswuerdigkeiten-englischer-garten\/walking-man-munich-the-iconic-sculpture-on-leopoldstrasse\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T17:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:08:03","slug":"walking-man-munich-the-iconic-sculpture-on-leopoldstrasse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englischer-garten-muenchen-infos.de\/en\/nearby-and-in-the-surrounding-area\/walking-man-munich-the-iconic-sculpture-on-leopoldstrasse\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Man Munich – The iconic sculpture on Leopoldstrasse"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Walking Man Munich is a 17-meter-high sculpture on Leopoldstrasse in Schwabing. Created by Jonathan Borofsky, it is located near the English Garden and was financed by Munich Re. <\/p>\n

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The Walking Man Munich – 17 meter high sculpture by artist Jonathan Borofsky in Schwabing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Walking Man Munich as a Schwabing landmark<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you walk along Leopoldstrasse, the Walking Man Munich<\/strong> immediately catches your eye. The impressive, modern sculpture has long been an unmistakable symbol of Schwabing. It stands in the immediate vicinity of the English Garden and was financed by Munich Re – a work of art that combines urban history, modern aesthetics and an urban lifestyle. Whether you discover the figure by chance or approach it deliberately, the Walking Man invites you to pause for a moment. <\/p>\n

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History and significance of the Walking Man Munich<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Walking Man Munich<\/strong> was created in 1995 by American artist Jonathan Borofsky. With its proud height of around 17 meters, it is one of the most impressive works of art in the city’s public space. Munich Re, whose headquarters are right next door, sponsored the work and wanted to make “movement” and “openness” symbolically visible. The sculpture does just that: A person in motion – futuristic, light and yet monumental. <\/p>\n

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Walking Man Munich on Leopoldstrasse – m<\/strong>orn landmark in Schwabing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sculpture stands prominently on Leopoldstrasse<\/strong>, which runs through Schwabing like a lifeline. Between caf\u00e9s, offices and university buildings, the white figure forms an exciting contrast between art and everyday urban life. The southern part of the English Garden also begins in the immediate vicinity – perfect for a walk after your visit to the sculpture. If you want to combine modern city life and culture, this is the place for you. <\/p>\n

Longtail keyword integrated:<\/strong> “modern art in public space Munich”<\/p>\n

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Directions, location and practical information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Address of the Walking Man<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leopoldstra\u00dfe 36, 80802 Munich – directly in front of the Munich Re building.<\/p>\n

Arrival by public transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n