1st: Altstadt

This is the historic heart of Munich, a site of the original medieval city with a web of cobbled lanes and medieval squares. It is a relatively small district that is home to Marienplatz, Munich’s main town square. The area is a hub for elegant shops, museums, and historic gardens.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Marienplatz, Fussganger (pedestrian) Zone, Munich Residence, Hofgarten (Court Garden), Nationaltheater, Englischer Garten (English Garden), Deutsches Museum, Viktualienmarkt food market, and Maximilianstrasse.

2nd: Maxvorstadt

Located north of the Altstadt, Maxvorstadt is a cultured 19th-century district. Its star attraction is the Kunstareal museum quarter, which draws its character from the nearby University of Munich. The area teems with student bars, bookshops, and galleries.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Odeonsplatz square, Kunstareal museum quarter, Pinakothek galleries, and the University of Munich facilities.

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3rd: Haidhausen

Crossing the Isar River, you find the working-class-turned-cutting-edge Haidhausen, sometimes called the ‘French Quarter.’ This district is a trendy nightlife center, crammed with restaurants, bars, and sights. It is also home to Gasteig, the city’s primary cultural, educational, and conference center.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Gasteig (home of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra), Muller’sches Volksbad pool, and a trendy nightlife center.

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4th: Bogenhausen

Located just northeast of the city center, Bogenhausen is the wealthiest part of the city. It is home to art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. The area features interesting Art Nouveau architecture along its main street, Prinzregentenstrasse.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Art Nouveau villas, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and Prinzregentenstrasse.

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5th: Ludwigsvorstadt

Ludwigsvorstadt is located directly adjacent to the historic city center to the south. This district is one of the most buzzing and international areas of Munich, home to numerous international diners and entertainment venues. Bordering it is Isarvorstadt, a very vibrant residential area with lots of bars, pubs, and clubs around the beautiful Gartnerplatz square.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Munich’s Central Station, international diners, casinos, bars, pubs, clubs, and Gartnerplatz square.

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6th: Schwabing

Within walking distance to Altstadt, the northern neighborhood of Schwabing has a bohemian feel. It is a very lively area where many young professionals live. Schwabing’s main road, Leopoldstrasse, is lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants. The Englischer Garten forms its eastern border.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Leopoldstrasse, cafes, bars, restaurants, Art Nouveau architecture, Old Pinakothek art museum, New Pinakothek, and Englischer Garten.

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7th: Theresienwiese

Located south of Nymphenburg, Theresienwiese is renowned for being the site of Munich’s annual Oktoberfest. It also hosts a spring festival, a winter festival (Winter Tollwood), and one of Germany’s largest flea markets. When not in use for festivals, visitors can explore the grounds and see the statue of the Maiden Bavaria.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Oktoberfest grounds, Maiden Bavaria statue, Ruhmeshalle, and the memorial for the 1980 Oktoberfest bombing.

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