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
Zurich Reads 2026 – Saturday
From 20 to 25 October, Switzerland’s largest book festival, Zürich liest is back with us once again. The Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse serves as the ...
24.10.2026
10:30
Karl der Grosse
Zurich Reads 2026 – Sunday
From 20 to 25 October, Switzerland’s largest book festival, Zürich liest is back with us once again. The Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse serves as the ...
25.10.2026
10:00
Karl der Grosse
Empathy and Conflict Resolution
How can we maintain a constructive dialogue despite our differences and develop solutions together? What kind of communication helps us to be better ...
26.10.2026
18:30
Karl der Grosse
In the end, I could have kissed the hyena
“Come on, you can do it!”
“What if I make a fool of myself?”
“OK, now just close your eyes and get on with it!”
Does this sound familiar? We ...
26.10.2026
19:00
Karl der Grosse
Taking concrete action for the climate
Many of the effects of climate change are already being felt in Switzerland. What can each and every one of us do to help protect the climate? This is a ...
27.10.2026
18:00
Karl der Grosse
What if it were easier?
What if your problem suddenly became easier to deal with? What if the right questions opened up new possibilities? What if a single conversation was all it ...
