Kurfürstenplatz, Munich

Name: Kurfürstenplatz
Address: Munich, Germany
Telephone: +49 800 344226622

#141 among attractions in Munich

Square, Historicist architecture

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Kurfürstenplatz is a square in the Munich district of Schwabing and is located about two and a half kilometres north of the city centre. It is the intersection of several streets and tram lines and was built in 1915 and named after the Elector Maximilian II. Emanuel, born in Munich in 1662. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°9'35"N, 11°34'30"E

Address

Schwabing - West (Neuschwabing)Munich Germany

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+49 800 344226622

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Kurfürstenplatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohenzollernstraße, Feilitzschstraße, Siegestor, Elisabethmarkt.

~260 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Hohenzollernstraße, Munich
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, Hohenzollernstraße serves as a bustling shopping district that captures the very essence of the city's retail charm. This vibrant street, lined with a diverse array of shops, boutiques, and eateries, invites locals and tourists...
0.6 miE
Street, Shopping, Baroque architecture
Feilitzschstraße, Munich
17 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Munich, Germany, Feilitzschstraße emerges as a vibrant shopping district that caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences. This street, characterized by its charming architecture and cobblestone pathways, is a treasure trove...
0.6 miSE
Historic triumphal arch with statues
Siegestor, Munich
16 min walk • The Siegestor, standing proudly in Munich, Germany, is a monumental arch that embodies both the city's historical legacy and its enduring spirit. Positioned at the boundary where the bustling Ludwigstrasse meets the serene English Garden, this triumphal arch was...
~1100 ftS
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Elisabethmarkt, Munich
6 min walk • The Elisabethmarkt is a daily food market in Schwabing, a district of Munich, Germany. Deep in the heart of Schwabing, the inhabitants have been able to supply themselves with fresh groceries for more than 100 years.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Alter Nordfriedhof, Munich
13 min walk • The Alter Nordfriedhof is a former cemetery located in the Arcisstrasse in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is not to be confused with the Nordfriedhof in Munich, which was set up only a short time later in Schwabing.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Akademiegalerie, Munich
18 min walk • Akademiegalerie is an art gallery in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
0.5 miN
Square
Bonner Platz, Munich
13 min walk • Bonner Platz, 1906 named after the city of Bonn, is a square in the Schwabing district of Munich, in the Schwabing-West quarter. The underground station of the same name Bonner Platz of the line U3 is located here.
0.6 miW
Library, Historicist architecture
Stadtarchiv München, Munich
15 min walk • The Stadtarchiv München is the archive for the accumulating material from all municipal offices, businesses and companies of Munich; In addition, private holdings are also archived there. The Stadtarchiv is located in the Schwabing-West district. The older part of the building used to serve as a municipal military office.
0.6 miS
Street, Historicist architecture
Türkenstraße, Munich
17 min walk • The Türkenstraße is an inner city street in Munich's district Maxvorstadt. It is named after the Türkengraben to which it ran. In the list of historical monuments in Munich, more than 30 objects are listed in the Türkenstraße.
0.6 miE
Square
Münchner Freiheit, Munich
15 min walk • The Münchner Freiheit is a square in Munich's Schwabing, near the English Garden. It is a popular tourist attraction, especially during winter when one of Munich's largest Christmas markets takes place.
0.7 miS
Square
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, Munich
17 min walk • Geschwister-Scholl-Platz is a short semi-circular plaza located in front of the main building of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, located on the Ludwigstraße in Munich, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kurfürstenplatz?

Nearby attractions include Schauburg, Munich (5 min walk), Herzogstraße, Munich (5 min walk), Elisabethmarkt, Munich (6 min walk), Clemensstraße, Munich (7 min walk).

How to get to Kurfürstenplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kurfürstenplatz:

Tram

Kurfürstenplatz • Lines: 12, 27, 28, N27 (2 min walk)
Elisabethplatz • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (4 min walk)

Bus

Kurfürstenplatz • Lines: 53, 59, N43, N44 (2 min walk)
Pündterplatz • Lines: 53, 59, N43 (6 min walk)

Metro

Hohenzollernplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (9 min walk)
Josephsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (12 min walk)

Train

Dietlindenstraße (23 min walk)