Karlsplatz (Stachus) & Kaufingerstraße
Karlsplatz / Stachus
The western gate of the old town, Karlstor, and a fountain square leading east into Munich's busiest pedestrian shopping street, running all the way to Marienplatz.
Karlsplatz, commonly known as Stachus, is the transport hub on the western side of the old town. The large fountain in the square is a cool spot in summer and is converted into an outdoor ice rink in winter. The 14th-century Karlstor (originally the Neuhauser Gate) is a surviving city gate. Pass through it and you enter the pedestrian zone formed by Neuhauser Straße and Kaufingerstraße, lined with department stores, brand shops and St. Michael's Church, where King Ludwig II is buried. The street is about 1 km long and can be walked all the way to Marienplatz. S-Bahn and U4/U5 lines meet at Karlsplatz station. Shops close on Sundays, but the streets remain lively.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops Mon–Sat approx. 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Asam Church (St. Johann Nepomuk)
- Königsplatz
- Frauenkirche
- Marienplatz & New Town Hall
- St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Alte Pinakothek
- Viktualienmarkt