Stachus Passagen

Stachus Passagen is an underground shopping centre located beneath Karlsplatz, commonly known as Stachus, in the heart of Munich, Germany. It occupies the first and second basement levels of a larger five-level subterranean complex that also houses S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations. With a retail area of approximately 7,500 square metres, it is described as the largest underground shopping centre in Europe. The centre opened on 26 November 1970 as Stachus Untergeschoss, following construction between 1966 and 1970 by the engineering firm Obermeyer, which used a top-down method so that the square above could reopen to traffic after only a year. In 2005 the City of Munich sold the shopping centre (excluding the transit stations) to Stadtwerke München, which in 2007 leased it to LBBW Immobilien GmbH for 33 years with an obligation to renovate. The name was changed to Stachus Passagen in February 2007. A design competition was won by Allmann Sattler Wappner, and modernisation costing 30 million euros was completed in spring 2011; the centre reopened on 26 May 2011. It now contains 58 shop units and an adjacent car park with 700 spaces. Since 2018 a 'Sky of Fame' featuring Munich personalities has decorated the ceiling. The centre is managed by IPH Centermanagement GmbH and operated by Einkaufszentrum Stachus München GmbH. It offers a mix of retail, gastronomy and services, including a shop & fresh WC centre, defibrillator, cash machines and photo booths, and hosts community events such as World Children's Day activities.

The Stachus Passagen shopping centre was built between 1966 and 1970 as part of a larger underground complex beneath Karlsplatz (Stachus) in Munich. The engineering firm Obermeyer designed the structure and used a top-down construction method, which allowed the square above to reopen to traffic after only one year. The centre opened on 26 November 1970 under the name Stachus Untergeschoss. It occupies the first and second basement levels of a five-level subterranean complex that also includes S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations, providing direct access between the shopping area and public transport. With a retail area of approximately 7,500 square metres, it is considered the largest underground shopping centre in Europe. In 2005 the City of Munich sold the shopping centre, excluding the transit stations, to Stadtwerke München. In 2007 Stadtwerke München leased it to LBBW Immobilien GmbH for 33 years, with an obligation to renovate. The name was changed to Stachus Passagen in February 2007. LBBW Immobilien organised an architectural design competition for the modernisation, won by the Munich firm Allmann Sattler Wappner. The modernisation works, costing 30 million euros, were completed in spring 2011, and the centre reopened on 26 May 2011. Following the renovation, the centre comprises 58 shop units and an adjacent car park with 700 spaces. Since 2018, the ceiling of the Stachus Passagen has featured the 'Sky of Fame', an installation honouring personalities from Munich. The centre is currently managed by IPH Centermanagement GmbH and operated by Einkaufszentrum Stachus München GmbH. It continues to host events and promotions, such as World Children's Day activities and store-specific offers.

• 2018

  Sky of Fame installation added to the ceiling.

• 2011

  Modernisation completed; centre reopens on 26 May.

• 2007

  Leased to LBBW Immobilien GmbH for 33 years; name changed to Stachus Passagen in February.

• 2005

  City of Munich sells the shopping centre to Stadtwerke München.

• 1970

  Stachus Untergeschoss opens on 26 November.

• 1966

  Construction of the underground complex begins.

Largest underground shopping centre in Europe, located directly beneath Munich's Stachus square, offering convenient shopping, dining and services with direct access to public transport.

• Retail shops

  58 shop units offering fashion, electronics, gifts and more.

• Restaurants and bars

  Gastronomy options within the centre.

• Services

  Toilets, defibrillator, cash machines, photo booths, watch service point.

• Parking

  Adjacent car park with 700 spaces.

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