--- title: "King Albert Theatre in Bad Elster" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/king-albert-theatre-in-bad-elster" description: "The theatre in the city of culture and festivals, Bad Elster, is one of the most significant and wonderful Royal Theatres. In 1914, it was inaugurated by King Friedrich August III of Saxony as \"King Albert Theatre\" - playing activity already commenced in 1888.   After an extensive refurbishment it was solemnly reopened in 2004. Since then, leading theatres from Central Germany and Bohemia as well as international stars and ensembles performed here. The theatre is the home venue of the Electoral Saxon Philharmonic Orchestra.   " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563385/8e097ef9030827a454759c4c7dfb2f5975c2da306c7a2def0e224b4801b45d35/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share King Albert Theatre in Bad Elster ================================= - Venue - Culture and event venue - Today, the King Albert Theatre Bad Elster ranks among the most magnificent historic theatres of Central Germany. The theatre in the city of culture and festivals, Bad Elster, is one of the most significant and wonderful Royal Theatres. In 1914, it was inaugurated by King Friedrich August III of Saxony as "King Albert Theatre" - playing activity already commenced in 1888. After an extensive refurbishment it was solemnly reopened in 2004. Since then, leading theatres from Central Germany and Bohemia as well as international stars and ensembles performed here. The theatre is the home venue of the Electoral Saxon Philharmonic Orchestra. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** ****Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**** - Separate side entrance for wheelchair users (door 98 cm) - Two wheelchair spaces are available in the hall, others on request - Toilet for wheelchair users: door 92 cm, 180x135 cm in front and 75 cm to the left or 80 cm to the right of the toilet, 48 cm toilet height - Induction loop available Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Accessible toilet - Door width min. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Theaterplatz 1 08645 Bad Elster