--- title: "Forest stage Leupoldishain" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/waldbuehne-leupoldishain" description: "In the 1950s and 60s, many vacationers came to Leupoldishain. In order to offer them more than just nature, the idea was born to build a stage in the middle of the forest. On June 21, 1959, it was opened with a large festive event.The seats were barely big enough. This was followed by performances by well-known artists, music groups and theater ensembles.A few years later, mining put an end to the performance operations. The rows of seats fell into disrepair, nature grew back.In 2011, the Waldbühne was revived. In cooperation with the Neustadt forest district, the Leupoldishain local history association and the volunteer fire department, the natural stage has since been used for various small events, including theater performances, concerts, choir performances and environmental education programs.Not far away you will find the film locations of \"Cloud Atlas\" or \"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters\"." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3480998/5ea4ca8c17cee53aa4e2fca8f4bff5110fd6a429163b0c928059cd3868b226de/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Forest stage Leupoldishain ========================== - Open-air theatre - Culture and event venue - Worth seeing Open-air stage in the forest with wooden benches and a rock face in the background. Wooden toilet in the forest next to a path, surrounded by trees and bushes. Information stele in the foreground, wooden benches and trees in the background. Forest clearing with natural stage from the 1950s - quiet place, occasionally revived for theater and concerts. In the 1950s and 60s, many vacationers came to Leupoldishain. In order to offer them more than just nature, the idea was born to build a stage in the middle of the forest. On June 21, 1959, it was opened with a large festive event. The seats were barely big enough. This was followed by performances by well-known artists, music groups and theater ensembles. A few years later, mining put an end to the performance operations. The rows of seats fell into disrepair, nature grew back. In 2011, the Waldbühne was revived. In cooperation with the Neustadt forest district, the Leupoldishain local history association and the volunteer fire department, the natural stage has since been used for various small events, including theater performances, concerts, choir performances and environmental education programs. Not far away you will find the film locations of "Cloud Atlas" or "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters". Read more Good to know ------------ Price info When no events are taking place, the Waldbühne can be visited free of charge. Read more Contact person Touristinformation KönigsteinPirnaer Str. 2 Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Nature discovery trail - Natural sight - Historical site Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Fortress - Leisure park - Museum/art collection - Tours 14.81 km - Long-distance hiking trail 2.70 km - Hiking 11.20 km - Hiking Contact 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw. - OT Leupoldishain