Münchner Kaiserburg, Medieval imperial museum in Alter Hof, Munich, Germany
The Münchner Kaiserburg is an exhibition housed in a vaulted cellar beneath the Alter Hof, Munich's first royal residence. The museum displays medieval objects including seals, pottery, and other artifacts that illustrate life during this period.
In the early 14th century, Emperor Ludwig IV selected this location as the first permanent imperial residence in the Holy Roman Empire. The Wittelsbach dynasty's choice elevated Munich to a major capital and shaped the city's development for centuries.
The exhibition reveals how Munich developed as a capital city and the role this residence played in that transformation. Visitors discover through objects and displays what daily life at court looked like and why this place mattered to the city.
The museum sits centrally within the Alter Hof complex and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should expect limited space in the cellar and can view the exhibition in roughly one hour.
The museum displays remaining sections of the original medieval city wall from around 1200 that visitors can still see. These walls were constructed from pebbles gathered from the nearby Isar River, giving them a distinctive appearance.
Location: Munich
Official opening: 2007
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00
Website: https://museen-in-bayern.de/der-infopoint/muenchner-kaiserburg.html
GPS coordinates: 48.13798,11.57815
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03
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