Haidhausen neighbourhood, Munich
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Haidhausen, Maximilianeum - by Pedelecs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
Haidhausen is one Munich's most enjoyable areas. Its history goes back to the 9th century and its main activities were connected to the Isar river: quarrying, tanneries and fishing. The population grew strongly in the mid-19th century as a resut of the region's industrialisation and it was merged into the city of Munich in 1854 (alongside Au and Giesing). Some of the old inns and living quarters of the poor population have survived and have been renovated under the steady gentrification of the neighbourhood since the 1990's, after several industrial areas were replaced by residential ones during the prior decade. Geographically, the neighbourhood is separated from Au by Rosenheimer and Balanstraße and from Bogenhausen by Prinzregentenstraße. Highlights includes Maximilianeum, a 19th century palace now housing the Bavarian State Parliament, Wiener Platz, Müllersche Volksbad (a public bathhouse built in Art Nouveau style) and a few churches such as St Johannes and St Johann Baptist.
Access & Transport
The best way to reach is by tram or U-Bahn. Max Weber Platz station (U4, U5 and #37) and Max Weber Platz (Johannisplatz) with trams 15, 21, 25, 37 is the most central. Rosenheimer Platz (S1 to S8 and trams 15, 25) and Ostbanhof (U5) are also good options.
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend combining a discovery of this area with a walk along the Isar river and visit of the Deutsches Museum on Museum Island (Museumsinsel).
Environmental & Social
Urban environment with a few green spaces. Not overly commercial, with many independent stores, and culturally diverse.
Conclusion
Haidhausen's neighbourhood is an excellent example of gentrification of a blue-collar industrial area into a pleasant and vibrant residential area with character. Not on the short list for the first couple of days of a visit to Munich but recommended to those with a bit more time and looking to venture beyond the Old Town and the Museum quarter. If you don't mind a bit of walk and a short commute it can also be considered as a good base when looking for an accommodation.
Key positive
Plenty of nice cafes and restaurants but not overhyped
Very well connected by public transport
Key negative
Few stand-out monuments besides the Maximilianeum
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
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Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h
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