“We tried until the end’: Bookstore in Maxvorstadt has to close after more than 100 years. As of: February 28, 2024, 2:33 p.m By: Elisa Buhrke CommentsPressSplit The Karl Rau bookstore in Munich has to closure.

Sales have simply fallen too sharply in recent years, says managing director Elena Nietgen. It is not yet clear when exactly the last day will be. Probably at the end of March, but depending on how the sales go, the store may stay open until mid-April.