Living in Schwabing: life in Munich's artists' quarter
Urban lifestyle
Schwabing originally refers to a historic district of Munich and is located north of Munich's city center. Today it is administratively divided between the districts of Schwabing-West and Schwabing-Freimann. In everyday language, however, these areas are usually perceived together as Schwabing. The district combines proximity to the city center with generous green spaces and an excellent infrastructure.
A central element is Leopoldstraße, which connects Schwabing with Maxvorstadt and the historic Zentrum. To the south, Siegestor marks the transition to the university and museum landscape around Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU). To the east, the English Garden, one of the largest inner-city parks in Europe, borders the district.
Neighboring districts
Schwabing borders on several different districts, each with its own atmosphere. To the south is Maxvorstadt - characterized by universities, museums and a lively student environment. To the east is Bogenhausen, which is known above all for its elegant residential areas and proximity to the Isar. To the west is Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, a mature residential area with many old buildings. To the north-west is Milbertshofen with its proximity to the former Olympic site, while to the north the Schwabing-Freimann district extends to the edge of Munich's urban area.
Anyone looking to rent or buy an apartment in Schwabing therefore benefits not only from the central location, but also from the short distances to other districts and their parks and leisure facilities.
Rental offers in Munich-Schwabing
The district has grown historically and the housing on offer in Schwabing is correspondingly diverse - from classic old apartments to modern new-build projects. The streetscape is still strongly characterized by historic buildings. The houses from the Wilhelminian era are characterized by spacious floor plans, high ceilings and artfully designed Art Nouveau facades. The historic buildings are complemented by newer residential quarters and modern apartment buildings, which create additional living space in a central location.
Due to the high demand and the very central location, both rental and purchase prices for properties in Schwabing are above the Munich average.
Typical resident groups in the district are, for example
- Students from the nearby universities
- young professionals and creative types
- international professionals and expats
- families
| To the center (Marienplatz) | To the central station | To the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 5,1 km | 4,3 km | 34,5 km |
Photo galleries
Shopping
- Leopoldstraße with numerous stores, restaurants and cafés
- adjoining side streets such as Hohenzollernstraße with small boutiques and stores
Gastronomy
- traditional pubs and international cuisine around Leopoldstraße and Münchner Freiheit
- Regional specialties and small snack stands at the Elisabethmarkt
- Beer garden at the Chinese Tower and the Seehaus at Kleinhesseloher See in the middle of the English Garden
Leisure
- Numerous fitness and sports studios
- Jogging, cycling, yoga, sledging and more in the English Garden and Luitpoldpark
- Nordbad and Ungererbad (outdoor pool)
