Munich/Maxvorstadt

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Propyläen Königsplatz - Propylaea at Königsplatz

Maxvorstadt is Munich's arts and university neighborhood, just north of the historic downtown. It is also often called the "Brain of Munich", due to its extraordinary high number of artistic and educational institutions. The neighborhood was one of the first extensions when the city of Munich grew beyond its old city fortifications. Designed in the beginning of the 19th century, construction began in 1825 in a classicistic style, which is still visible in a few streets. Located within the area are seven universities (among which you find Germany's two top universities LMU and TUM) and several museums and art galleries, comparable in Germany only to Berlin's Museumsinsel. Because of the high number of students (over 100,000), during daytime there are four times as many people in the neighborhood than actually live here. Several well-known people were living in the neighborhood at some point in their lives, e.g. Bertholt Brecht, Georg Elser, Adolf Hitler, Wassily Kandinsky, Thomas Mann, Franz Marc, Wolfgang Pauli, Joseph Ratzinger (former Pope Benedict XVI), and Wladimir Iljitsch Uljanow (better known under his pseudonym Lenin). There are also several locations connected to the Third Reich perioid in the area, especially around Königsplatz. The Maxvorstadt area roughly is bounded by the English Garden to the east, Georgenstraße to the north, Lothstraße to the west, and the main railtracks and Altstadtring to the south.

Travel to Munich/Maxvorstadt

Hackerbrücke Munich 2014 03 - The Hackerbrücke

By car

There are next to no signs indicating the areas within Munich. Coming from autobahn A 9 in the north or autobahn A 8 in the west, just follow the signs to the downtown and you will automatically get to Maxvorstadt.

The main arteries crossing the area in north-south direction are Ludwigstraße in the east of the neighborhood, and to a lesser degree Schleißheimerstraße in the west. The main connections between those are the one-way streets Gabelsbergerstraße in western direction and Theresienstraße in eastern direction. However, it is definitely not advisable to go to the Maxvorstadt area by car. Though there is not too much traffic outside rush-hours, parking is notoriously scarce and usually only allowed for residents of the neighborhood with a special parking permit.

By suburban train (S-Bahn)

S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8, and S27 all run along the southern boundary of the Maxvorstadt area with stops at Donnersbergerbrücke, Hackerbrücke (for the Central Bus Station ZOB), Munich Central Station, and Karlsplatz (Stachus).

By subway (U-Bahn)

Subway lines Station munich|u1}} and Station munich|u7}} run from Munich Central Station in western direction and stop at Stiglmaierplatz and Maillingerstraße in western Maxvorstadt.
Subway line Station munich|u2}} runs from Munich Central Station in northern direction and serves several stops at Königsplatz, Theresienstraße, and Josephsplatz.
Subway lines Station munich|u3}} and Station munich|u6}} run from Marienplatz and follow Ludwigstraße to the north to stop at Odeonsplatz and Universität.

By tram

Tram lines 16 and 17 runs along Arnulfstraße in the very south of the area.
Tram lines 20, 21, and 22 run from Munich Central Station along Dachauer Straße with several stops in western Maxvorstadt, including Stiglmaierplatz.
Tram lines 27 and 28 run from Karsplatz (Stachus) through the neighborhood from south to north with a large number of stops along Barerstraße, including Karolinenplatz and Pinakotheken.

Travel on a Bus in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Munich's Central Bus Station ZOB (Zentraler Omnibus Bahnhof) is located in the very south of neighborhood near Hackerbrücke suburban train station. All long distance buses arrive and depart here.

How to travel around Munich/Maxvorstadt on a bicycle ?

As Maxvorstadt is very bike-friendly, with bikeways along every larger street, and generally not too much traffic, going by bike is probably the quickest way to get to the area. There are a plethora of bike rentals around the city.

Walk in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Given that the area's very central location just north of the Munich/City_Center|downtown, it is extremely accessible by foot. From Marienplatz, just walk north for a few minutes and you will get to Odeonsplatz on the southern edge of Maxvorstadt.

How to get around in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Because of the compact size and the best way to explore the area is on foot or by bike. There are sidewalks and bikeways along nearly every street,so you don't have to be afraid of traffic dangers. If you prefer public transportation and the best option to get around is by tram 27, which covers most of the main sights along its way.

What to see in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Museums and galleries in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Alte Pinakothek | Contains hundreds of great European masterworks dating from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries, including the largest Rubens collection in the world. The Alte Pinakothek recently underwent a major four-year closing and renovation, but now has reopened again.

Glyptothek - Another of King Ludwig's large collections is contained in the Glyptothek: one of the greatest Greek and Roman sculpture collections in all of Germany. The collection is based around a core of sculptures and the Aeginetes, excavated by English and German explorers at the island temple on Aegina early in the nineteenth century. It was built by imperial architect Leo von Klenze for the King and completed in 1830. Though almost entirely destroyed in World War II and the museum was heavily renovated and opened again to the public in 1972. There also is a very nice cafe located here that extends to the lovely courtyard, weather permitting.

Lenbachhaus Munich 2017 - The modern wing of the Lenbachhaus

Lenbachhaus - A very important stop for Expressionist art lovers, this impressive collection in the former villa of Munich aristocracy includes numerous famous examples of the artistic group known as Der Blaue Reiter ('The Blue Rider'). A must see if you have time in the museum neighborhood, this gem is located just across the street to the left of the Glyptothek (Königsplatz). Across the street and there is an underground gallery (entrance through the underground station across the street) that often exhibits seldom seen works by renowned names. Make sure to see the outdoor exhibits that are found on the lots facing the Propyläen.

Museum Brandhorst - Most recent addition to Munich's museum neighborhood. A collection of modern and contemporary art including paintings, sculptures and installations with a focus on the artists Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly.

Neue Pinakothek - The Neue Pinakothek's collection includes 19th European paintings and sculptures, and has also been recently renovated. Perhaps the most popular of the Pinakotheks and there is also a very nice cafe here.

Centrosaurus in Munich Palaeontology Museum - A skeleton in the Palaeontological Museum Palaeontology research display - History of palaeontology in the Palaeontological Museum

Palaeontological Museum Munich - The museums features several skeletons of dinosaurs, e.g. Archaeopteryx, Triceratops or Saber-toothed Cat, and other special exhibitions. Another attraction is the beautiful architecture of the museum itself.

Pinakothek der Moderne - Features 20th and 21st century art. Go there if you're interested in frighteningly modern art. The building's architecture is quite interesting. If the exhibition is too modern for your tastes and the other two Pinakotheken are just across the street.

State Collections of Antiques - Antikensammlung - Ludwig I and his architect Leo von Klenze built a large square, Munich/Schwabing#Architecture|Königsplatz, in classical style, including the Antikensammlung. Formerly an exhibition venue (for the first 60-plus years of its life) and then a museum of modern art and the Antikensammlung swung back in the exact opposite direction by the 1960s. At that time and the building was restored to hold Ludwig I's vast collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. It has the largest Greek and Etruscan vase collection in the world after the British Museum and the Louvre. Facing the classical arch (Propyläen) and the Antikensammlung is on the left and the Glyptothek is on the right.

State Collection of Egyptian Arts - Staatliches Museum ägyptischer Kunst - This museum which was previously located in a part of the Residenz has moved to an underground location. The quality of the collection is very high, and an audio guide in English is available.

Silicon wafers - The steps of manufacturing electronic components from sand on display in the Mineralogical Museum

State Mineralogical Collection - Museum Reich der Kristalle - The collection shows minerals, including diamonds, emeralds and other gemstones as well as some meteorites. Moreover and the museum describes the development and characteristics of certain minerals. The public part of the collection is free and can also be visited on Mondays when the mineralogical collection is closed.

Plazas and boulevards

Karolinenplatz Karolinenplatz is a circular square, which is dominated by the black obelisk in its center. Due to its location at the intersection three wide avenues, it is visible from afar. The obelisk was erected in 1833 in commemoration of the soldiers who were killed participating in the Napoleonic invasion of Russia in 1812.

Propyläen, Königsplatz, Múnich, Alemania01 - Propyläen on the Königsplatz

Königsplatz The Königsplatz is a wide open square, surrounded by European classicist buildings. Planned as the "Athens on the Isar", it was originally framed on three sides by the Doric Propylaea (Propyläen) and the Ionic Glyphothek, and the Corinthian Antikensammlung. During the Third Reich in Germany several structures were added on the once open side of the square, some of which still exist today. Nowadays the square is used as a venue for open-air concerts and an open-air cinema during summer.

Richard-Wagner-Straße Richard-Wagner-Straße is one of the few streets in Munich which were left nearly unharmed by Allied bombing during World War II. The houses along the street were built between 1896 and 1901 in the then hip style of historicism.

Siegestor & Geschwister-Scholl-Platz The Siegestor, a triumphal arch originally dedicated to the glory of the Bavarian army, stands at the northern end of the Ludwigstraße boulevard. Heavily damaged during World War II, it was reconstructed as a reminder to peace. Just south of the arch is the Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, a square named after the founders of a resistance movement during World War II. The circular plaza, with two large fountains in its center, is surrounded by the buildings of the main campus of the University of Munich (LMU).

Wittelbacher Platz Because of the homogenous classicistic facades of the surrounding buildings, this square is considered Munich's most elegant. Located in the center of the square is an equestrian statue of Elector Maximilian I. Today and the surrounding buildings house the Siemens headquarter and the Bavarian Treasury.

Parks and monuments

AlterJustizpalast - Fountain of Neptune in the Old Botanic Garden and the Palace of Justice

Memorial for Georg Elser - 8. November 1939 - This is a light installation in honor of Georg Elser, who tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler at 8 Nov 1939 during a speech at Bürgerbräukeller. However, this attempt on Hitler's life that might have changed history significantly failed, because Hitler was lucky and left the venue 10 min early.

Old Botanic Garden - Alter Botanischer Garten - In 1804-1814 originally built to be a botanical garden, Old Botanic Garden was rearranged to serve as a park in 1914. It used to be the site of the Glass Palace (Glaspalast) from its construction in 1854 until this exhibition center burned down in 1931. Today and the main objects of interest are a classicistic gate and the Fountain of Neptune (Neptunbrunnen). Many rabbits live in the park. They seem to come out only at night.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Munich/Maxvorstadt

Kronebau night - Circus Krone

ARRI cinema - The ARRI is a traditional repertory cinema in the facilities of world famous camera manufacturer ARRI.

Cinema - Cinema München - Among Munich's leading motion picture houses, screening exclusively original version English language films.

Circus Krone - In summer Europe's largest circus is moving around in Germany, and different concerts and other events take place in its fixed arena in Munich. In winter the circus resides in the city and gives regular shows.

Medieval Christmas fair - Mittelalterlicher Christkindlmarkt - The Medieval Christmas Fair at Wittelsbacher Platz is a very special Christkindlmarkt. Here you can buy medieval food and see performences while getting up your Christmas spirit - and drunk on mulled soft drinks.

Streetlife - Streetlife Festival

Münchner Volkstheater - Volkstheater - Why not jump in at the deep end and trying to learn German the hard way - watching a play. The Volkstheater is different from other Munich theaters inasmuch as the directors tend to produce classical plays in a very modern (sometimes shocking) way.

Streetlife-Festival - The Streetlife-Festival is a mix of a street festival, art fair, and ecological awareness event. During the two weekends Ludwigstraße, one of Munich main boulevards, is closed for motorized traffic and people are strolling between stages and food stalls. Directly north, along Leopoldstraße the Munich/North#Do|Corso Leopold is taking place in Schwabing.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Munich/Maxvorstadt

There are a lot of shops in the neighborhood. In the area around the universities and there are several little book stores and some small clothes stores, serving the studenty clientèle. Moreover and there are a number of shops selling luxury goods along Briennerstraße.

Daller Tracht - In this huge store you can get traditional Bavarian leather trousers (Lederhosn) and dresses (Dirndl). The assortment includes everything from the more economic choice to the top-notch model.

Goldbraun - Here you will find a nice assortment of jewelry, most from an own collection, combined with fine Chocolates.

Quittenbaum Art Auctions - If you want to have some fine art for yourself, or you are just interested in feeling the atmosphere of auctions, that regularly exceed €100,000, you should visit this auctioneer.

Second hand Sports - As you might have deduced from the name, you can get second hand sporting goods in this store, especially used bikes, skis, and snowboards.

Words' Worth - When it's time for you to leave Munich and you still need something to pass the time on the road, this English book store offers a huge selection of fiction and non-ficton.

Halal Restaurants in Munich/Maxvorstadt

Okra Gemüse y- Halal Kebabs - Turkish & Vegetarian - This is not your run-off-the-mill y- Halal Kebabs stall. This Turkish Halal restaurant specialises in Vegetarian y- Halal Kebabs and cuisine. They only use homemade bread and the vegetables are always freshly grilled.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&10572&&Hotel+Konigswache&hotelId=259394&&.Zz1e60764c03af457f9962ab8-206204 Hotel Königswache - This modern, 3-star hotel in Munich enjoys a peaceful but central location near the Technische Universität university and the Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek and Pinakothek der Moderne museums. The Königswache's spacious, soundproofed rooms feature modern colour schemes, a laptop safe and a flat-screen TV with free satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the rooms. Set in a quiet side street and the Hotel Königswache is just a 2-minutes walk from Theresienstraße Underground Station. This offers direct connections to Munich Main Station and the Theresienwiese venue of the Oktoberfest organic juice festival and Munich Exhibition Centre. A large breakfast buffet is served each morning.

s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&10572&&King%27s+Hotel+Center+Superior&hotelId=259432&&.Zz4899e5dd76154fc2973065a-206204 KING's Hotel Center | King's Hotel Center is conveniently located in the popular Maxvorstadt area. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, vehicle park. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as locker, closet, towels, carpeting, television LCD/plasma screen. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at King's Hotel Center.

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s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&10572&&KING%26%23039%3BS+HOTEL+FIRST+CLASS&hotelId=259433&&.Zzc24afc6 bdf844009a852877-206204 KING's Hotel First Class | King's Hotel First Class is conveniently located in the popular Maxvorstadt area. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, vehicle park are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, mirror, separate living room, smoke detector. Access to the hotel's sauna will further enhance your satisfying stay. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Munich, King's Hotel First Class will make you feel instantly at home.

s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&10572&&Rocco+Forte+The+Charles+Hotel&hotelId=20285&&.Zzcd091ba9355d47ef912c16e-206204 Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel - Here’s the hotel you always dreamed of: hotel «Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel» is located in Munich. This hotel is located nearby from the downtown. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel — Neptunbrunnen, Glyptothek and Old Pinakothek.At the hotel You can stop by the café. You can stop by the restaurant. Have a cup of Coffee in the cafe and, who knows, maybe it’s going to be the best one in the city. Want to be always on-line? Wi-Fi is available. Specially for tourists who travel by vehicle and there’s a parking zone. Also and the following services are available for guests at the hotel a massage room, a sauna, a steam bath, a spa center and a doctor. Guests who love doing sports will be able to enjoy a fitness center and a gym. You will find these entertainment amenities on the premises: a library. Tourists who can’t live without swimming will appreciate a swimming swimmingpool and an indoor pool. For business meetings and there is a business center. Children will be happy and there is a playroom for them. The tour assistance desk of the hotel will help you book an excursion. For the free movement around the city and the hotel offers a transfer for you. Accessible for guests with disabilities: the elevator helps them to go to the highest floors. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, press, a safe-deposit box and a concierge. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English, (Spanish), Italian, (German), Russian and French. The room is warmly decorated and has everything you need to have a rest after a long eventful day. There is an alarm clock, a shower, a TV, a mini-bar, a bathrobe and slippers. The room equipment depends on its category.

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Berlin/Mitte#Museums_and_Galleries|Berlin's Museumsinsel - If you are still not tired of all the paintings and sculptures and are on a round trip through Germany, you should consider visiting Berlin's Museumsinsel. If there is a place in Germany that can keep up with Maxvorstadt in matters of art, you'll find it there.