Karlsfeld

Karlsfeld
Ludl Chapel (1900) is one of the oldest still existing buildings in Karlsfeld
Location of Karlsfeld within Dachau district
Karlsfeld
Karlsfeld
Coordinates: 48°13′N 11°28′E / 48.217°N 11.467°E / 48.217; 11.467
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictDachau
Subdivisions4 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Stefan Kolbe (CSU)
Area
  Total
15.55 km2 (6.00 sq mi)
Elevation
491 m (1,611 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
  Total
21,403
  Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
85757
Dialling codes08131
Vehicle registrationDAH
Websitewww.karlsfeld.de

Karlsfeld is a municipality in the district of Dachau, and a suburb to Munich in Bavaria, Germany. During World War II, it was the location of a subcamp of Dachau concentration camp.

The municipality is situated 12 km northwest of Munich (centre).

The headquarters of MAN and MTU Aero Engines are located in Munich right on the border to Karlsfeld.

Karlsfeld railway station is served by the Munich S-Bahn on line S2.