Stachus
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Why go
- See the Gothic Karlstor, a surviving gate from Munich’s medieval fortifications.
- Look across the square to the neo-Baroque Palace of Justice on its west side.
- See Bernhard Winkler’s fountain illuminated by 28 lights at night.
Don't miss
- Rondel buildingsBuilt in 1796–1802, they were raised and remodelled by Gabriel von Seidl in 1899–1902.Flanking the Karlstor; exterior view.
- Former Kaufhof buildingTheo Pabst designed this former department store, built in 1950–1951 and closed in 2022.Southwest side of the square; exterior view.
- Sky of FameLook up at the Stachuspassagen ceiling for this display of Munich personalities, present since 2018.Ceiling of the Stachuspassagen.
Know before you go
- The square is open 24 hours every day.
Tips for your visit
- Continue from Stachus towards Marienplatz through the main pedestrian shopping area, lined with shops and restaurants.
- For more shopping, head beneath the square to the Stachuspassagen.
Best time to visit
- Summer brings the large fountain in front of Karlstor.
- In winter, an outdoor ice rink is installed there.
Interesting facts3
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500,000 cubic
The four-level Stachusbauwerk spans about 500,000 cubic metres beneath 25,000 square metres of built-up area.
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Foundations of a 15th-century rondel fortification were rediscovered during construction of the S-Bahn trunk line beneath the square.
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The former Kaufhof was Munich’s first postwar department store.
Karlsplatz (Stachus) - Wikipedia
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History
The square’s nickname, Stachus, came from a tavern named for its landlord, Mathias Eustachius Föderl, known as “Eustach.” The gate was renamed Karlstor in honour of Charles Theodore.
- Second half of 13th c.A city gate was built here during construction of Munich’s second city wall.
- Early 14th c.The gate was first documented as Neuhauser Tor.
- 15th c.The gate gained a foregate and two side towers, which still mark the square’s eastern end.
- 17th c.A bastion replaced the rondel as part of Munich’s wall fortifications.
- 18 March 1791Benjamin Thompson received authority to remove the bastion and redesign the gate approach.
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- 1797The square received the official name Karlsplatz in honour of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria.
- Mid-May 1968–autumn 1970A temporary wooden pedestrian bridge linked the square’s eastern and western sides.
- 1970The underground complex opened beneath the square.
How to get there
- TrainKarlsplatz (Stachus) U-Bahn and S-Bahn station is directly beneath the square.
- TramTrams stop at the four-track hub on the Altstadtring.
Sources: Karlsplatz (Stachus) - Wikipedia · Stachus - Wikipedia · Karlsplatz (Stachus) - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +49 89 23396500
Questions and answers
Why is Stachus called Stachus?
The name came from a tavern named for its landlord, Mathias Eustachius Föderl, known as “Eustach,” and later transferred to the square.
Are Stachus and Karlsplatz the same place?
Yes. Karlsplatz is the official name; Munich residents commonly call it Stachus.
What address should I use for Stachus?
Karlsplatz 1, Munich.
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