The debating house "Charlemagne" serves as a platform for the exchange of opinions and is a socio-cultural meeting place in Zurich's old town: under one roof, we unite subject areas as broad as social and political diversity. The rooms, steeped in history, and the inner courtyard are open to the public on four floors. The permanent exhibition "It's a... Women's Women's World!" complements the uniquely designed rooms and honours 13 women artists and their works. Under the motto "as brutally local as possible", we serve our guests the culinary diversity of Zurich producers in the bistro.
"Charlemagne" is an offer of the Social Services of the "City of Zurich", located in the department of Social City Life.
Visitors* with an impairment please call 044 415 68 68.
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Karl der Grosse
Stories from Nowhere
In ‘Stories from Nowhere’, Das ImproKollektiv creates unique scenes inspired by ideas from the audience. Humour, drama, surprises – anything is ...
09.10.2026
20:00
Karl der Grosse
There is more than one future
What does healthcare look like when it is not driven by profit? How is responsibility conceived across generations? How can care work be organised ...
10.10.2026
14:00
Karl der Grosse
Talking Trash
Waste is more than what we throw away. It’s also what we see, read, and debate.
Waste has become one of the defining challenges of our time. Cities around ...
14.10.2026
19:30
Karl der Grosse
Touch Some Grass
Touch Some Grass – the title symbolises a little break. This afternoon is all about slowing down for a moment and taking that feeling home with you in the ...
18.10.2026
14:00
Karl der Grosse
Zurich Reads 2026 – Tuesday
From 20 to 25 October, Switzerland’s largest book festival, Zürich liest is back with us. The Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse serves as the festival ...
20.10.2026
19:00
Karl der Grosse
Zurich Reads 2026 – Wednesday
From 20 to 25 October, Switzerland’s largest book festival, Zürich liest is back with us. The Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse serves as the festival ...
