The historic building of the Augustiner Brewery is made of red brick.
From a working-class neighbourhood to a trendy neighbourhood

Westend: Munich’s cultural melting pot

The Westend, once a traditional working-class neighbourhood, has evolved into a vibrant melting pot of diverse cultures and creative life. Amidst historic buildings and lively streets such as Kazmairstraße, a diverse scene of art, gastronomy and history is flourishing. Join our “Viertelliebe” guided tours through the charming courtyards and unique streets and discover the hidden treasures of this Munich district.

Urban & Districts
Detailed photo of the oak wreath of the Bavaria statue at Theresienwiese in Munich photographed with a drone
Westend

Old buildings and winding backyards

The Westend is evolving from the multicultural workers quarter to the future in-quarter. People from 25 different nations live here side by side.
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Urban & Districts
Different architectural styles along a street in Munich.
Local Love: Westend

The other Munich

The former working-class neighbourhood of Westend has developed into a district with young companies, shops and cool cafés. It has retained its down-to-earth feel and family atmosphere.
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Video: Local Love Westend
Arts & Culture
The Bavaria at the Theresienwiese in Munich with columns in front.
Kunstgießerei München: Interview about the Bavaria

A Colossal Accomplishment

The Bavaria has a fascinating history – explained by Aslan Göktepe, who runs the Kunstgießerei München together with his father.
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Urban & Districts
Parkstrasse in Munich's Westend district is home to many old buildings
Special streets: Parkstrasse

The hub of Westend

Between Banh Mi and Boazn - Parkstraße is one of the liveliest streets on Schwanthalerhöhe.
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Urban & Districts
Illustrator Steffi Bauer stands in her studio in Munich wearing glasses and a shirt
Women in Westend District

Westend Women

We visited four women who characterise the Westend of today – two artists and two restaurant owners.
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A man and a woman stand in front of a flower shop in autumn and talk.
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A walk through Lehel: Christian Hundertmark

Our author meets Munich personalities for a walk: this time, art director Christian Hundertmark shows us his Westend.

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Urban & Districts
“This neighbourhood reveals a piece of economic history“
5x5 Tips for the Westend district

“This neighbourhood reveals a piece of economic history“

The tour guide Anton Figl is a fan of the Westend. In our 5x5 he gives tips for shopping, culture and gastronomy in the neighbourhood.
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Urban & Districts
High-rise building designed by Otto Steidle at the Theresienhöhe in Munich.
Local Love Westend: Architectural walk

“The strength of the Westend lies in its porous structure“

Architect Alexander Fthenakis is a connoisseur and big fan of Munich's Westend. During a walk, he presents the architectural highlights in the neighbourhood.
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Urban & Districts
Street corner at Schwanthalerhöhe in Munich.
On the way in the Westend

Strolling along: Kazmairstrasse

Strolling on the Kazmairstraße in the Munich Westend: a walk through history, cafes and restaurants.
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Local Love
The Café Marais with the large clock face on the wall and the many wooden shelves and display cabinets with all kinds of bric-a-brac.
Local Love: Café Marais

Westend Bestend

We asked Alexandra Baumann, the owner of Café Marais, about the special attitude to life in the neighbourhood.
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Urban & Districs
In a large hall of the Munich Transport Museum, there are historic cars, an underground railway and a historic helicopter hanging from the ceiling
Verkehrszentrum

Life-Size Quartet Game

There are over 275 exhibits to discover at the Deutsches Museum's Transport Centre. Together with museum director Dr Bettina Gundler, we looked for curiosities, superlatives and exciting stories.
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Local love
View of the Schottenhamel beer tent with the Bavaria in the background during the set-up of the Oktoberfest.
A Tour of the Oktoberfest Construction Site

Tapping Into the Oktoberfest

Every year, anticipation for Oktoberfest grows! However, during setup, the grounds may only be entered as part of a guided tour. Insights into Munich's most exciting construction site.
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