Karlstor: Landmark in Altstadt, Munich

What's on near Karlstor

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Karlstor, from the weekly Munich events calendar.

Exhibition Starts in 4 days

Jeff Wall

17 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 Sammlung Goetz /Schaufenster, Altstadt

Solo exhibition of the Canadian photographer Jeff Wall in the Schaufenster, with a film programme by Claerbout, Douglas, Hubbard/Birchler and Graham in the neighbouring Studio.

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Tours and walks Starts in 6 days Free

Führung in deutscher Gebärdensprache: Laokoon - Der Held mit den vielen Armen

19 Nov Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 19:00

Free guided tour in German Sign Language with Martina Odorfer, no registration needed.

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Exhibition Free

Meninx - Die antike Purpurmetropole

2 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Special exhibition on the ancient Roman purple-dye city of Meninx, based on a Tunisian-German excavation project from 2015 to 2026.

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Concert €18 (reduced €13)

Weihnachtskonzert von #asharp und 133Hz. Christmas Voices

13 Dec Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 18:00

Christmas concert by the choirs #asharp and 133Hz with a repertoire from classical choral music to modern pop, doors open at 17:30.

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Talks and readings €12 (reduced €10)

Antikes Duett: Purpur in der Antike - Die Farbe von Macht und Luxus

12 Jan 2027 Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 19:00

Expert conversation with the archaeologist Martin Kovacs and the ancient historian Christof Schuler, held with the Volkshochschule.

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Smaller local events nearby

Münchner Eiszauber Market
13 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 · Karlsplatz (Stachus), Altstadt
A market at Karlsplatz (Stachus), listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
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Münchner Eiszauber (kein Eislauf! Nur Gastronomie) Market
13 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 · Karlsplatz (Stachus), Altstadt
A market at Karlsplatz (Stachus), listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender

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Nearby

Bürgersaalkirche Church · 1 min walk Two-storey church in the old town, with a Baroque upper hall and a crypt. Augustiner Stammhaus Food · 2 min walk The Augustiner flagship restaurant on Neuhauser Straße, with an ornate dining hall and a courtyard garden. Herzogspitalkirche Church · 2 min walk Baroque church that was destroyed in the war and rebuilt in 1955 on Herzogspitalstraße 7 to 9. Weinhaus Neuner Food · 2 min walk A traditional wine tavern and restaurant in a historic building near the Frauenkirche. Michaelskirche Church · 3 min walk Renaissance church on the pedestrian street, with a royal crypt that includes King Ludwig II. Alter Botanischer Garten Park · 4 min walk A small park near the central station, with a fountain, the Neptune Fountain and shaded benches.

Around Altstadt

The old town inside the former gates

The Altstadt is the walkable core of Munich. Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, the Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and the Hofbräuhaus are all inside a few minutes of each other, and the old gates at Isartor, Karlstor and Sendlinger Tor mark its edges.

Altstadt has 61 places on the Roam Munich map: 14 landmarks, 13 churches and cathedrals, 10 museums, 7 restaurants, 7 shops, 4 beer gardens and beer halls, 3 viewpoints, 2 cafes and 1 market. Read the Altstadt guide.

MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art Museum · 4 min walk
Dreifaltigkeitskirche Church · 5 min walk
Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum Museum · 5 min walk
Hirmer Shopping · 5 min walk
Asamkirche Church · 6 min walk
Frauenkirche Church · 6 min walk
Frauenkirche Südturm Viewpoint · 6 min walk
Sendlinger Straße Shopping · 6 min walk

Good to know

How long do you need at Karlstor?: Plan for 10 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Karlstor?: Anytime.

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