Munich is more than just the state capital - Munich is a way of life. Anyone who moves here or relocates within the city quickly realizes that each district has its own character. From elegant to alternative, from green to urban - everyone will find their home in Munich. Finding an apartment in Munich is challenging - but with the right neighborhood, you can quickly feel at home.
Are you planning to move to Munich or are you looking for a new apartment? We'll introduce you to the eight most beautiful districts in Munich, which not only offer excellent living quality, but also real highlights for arriving and feeling at home. At the end, you'll also find out how the Helferei can help you with moving helpers, carrying help, furniture assembly or basic cleaning and final cleaning in Munich - all on account and therefore tax-deductible, of course!
📍 Location: North of Munich, around Leopoldstrasse & English Garden
Schwabing is one of Munich's best-known districts - once an artists' quarter, today a mix of urban lifestyle, old building charm and trendy bars. Life pulsates around Leopoldstrasse and Münchner Freiheit, while the Englischer Garten invites you to enjoy sport and relaxation. You can also choose between the most beautiful beer gardens in Munich: Fresh pretzels and a cool drink can be enjoyed in the Seehaus as well as in the beer garden at the Chinese Tower!
Ideal for: Students, creative people, young professionals.
Plus points: English Garden within walking distance, lively bar and pub scene, many shopping opportunities, perfect subway connection.
📍 Location: Isarvorstadt, south of the old town
The Glockenbachviertel is Munich's trendy district par excellence. This is where cafés, boutiques and bars meet an open, international community. Gärtnerplatz is the heart of the district - always lively, always charming. Living in the Glockenbachviertel is coveted and rents are high. But this district scores points for its centrality and, above all, its proximity to the Isar.
Ideal for: Young people, LGBTQ+ community, expats.
Plus points: Proximity to the Isar, trendy restaurants, cultural diversity, central location in the middle of Munich.
📍 Location: East of the Isar, around Wiener Platz & Max-Weber-Platz
Haidhausen has an almost southern flair with its small squares, cobblestone streets and cafés. The area around Wiener Platz or the Maximiliansanlagen directly on the Isar is particularly popular. Apartments in Haidhausen are in high demand, as the district combines tranquillity with proximity to the city center - an ideal compromise for anyone who wants to live in Munich in an urban but relaxed way.
Ideal for: Families, couples, culture lovers.
Plus points: Quiet yet close to the center, good connections via Ostbahnhof, numerous restaurants and theaters.
📍 Location: Between the old town & Schwabing
Maxvorstadt is Munich's student and museum district. Universities such as the Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität, libraries such as the Staatsbibliothek, museums and galleries are lined up here. We can particularly recommend the Pinakothek der Moderne! If you want to live young, curious and urban, this is the place for you. There are many shared flats, student apartments and high-quality apartments right in the cultural center of Munich.
Ideal for: Students, academics, culture lovers.
Plus points: LMU, TU and Pinakothek museums right on the doorstep, many cafés and bars, good public transport connections.
📍 Location: East of the Isar, up to the English Garden
Bogenhausen stands for stately villas, wide avenues and a quiet, elegant residential atmosphere. The locations around Herzogpark and Prinzregentenstrasse are particularly popular. Those who live here enjoy plenty of greenery, prestigious old buildings and excellent infrastructure.
Ideal for: Families on a budget, professionals looking for peace and quiet.
Plus points: Lots of green spaces, close to the Isar, excellent infrastructure and schools.
📍 Location: West of the city center, around Nymphenburg Palace
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg offers a perfect combination of urban living and nature. If you want to take a walk in the Hirschgarten or go jogging in the palace park, this is the place for you. The proximity to Nymphenburg Palace, the green spaces and the high quality of life make the district particularly attractive.
Ideal for: Families, nature lovers, anyone who values tradition.
Plus points: Huge green spaces, Nymphenburg Palace, good quality of living, numerous cafés and restaurants.
📍 Location: South of the city center, around Harras & Isarauen
Sendling is a mature Munich district that has retained its authentic and original charm. The Isar meadows are particularly beautiful - perfect for cycling, jogging or barbecues in summer. Sendling scores with comparatively affordable apartments, family-friendly infrastructure and direct connections to Munich city center. Without a doubt, a district where true Münchner Kindl feel at home!
Ideal for: Families, young people who want to live close to the center.
Plus points: Close to the Isar, good underground and S-Bahn connections, lively market culture (Sendling weekly market).
📍 Location: On the Isar, south of the Deutsches Museum
The Au is a traditional district with historical flair, small craft businesses and popular beer gardens such as the Nockherberg. The district is also home to what we consider to be one of Munich's most beautiful swimming pools: the Müllersche Volksbad. Living in the Au means pure Bavarian tradition! Not for nothing is it one of the most popular districts for families and young couples in Munich.
Ideal for: Anyone who likes a mix of tradition and urban living.
Plus points: Central location, close to the Isar, quaint beer gardens, charming old apartments.
Moving in Munich can be challenging - from transporting furniture and carrying it to visiting IKEA and the final cleaning for handing over the apartment.
👉 The good news: with the Helferei your move will be stress-free!
Our local moving helpers in Munich will support you with carrying, repairing or assembling. And of course you can also find your household help on account with us, who will take care of your cleaning for the next tenants and thus relieve you of many worries. The good news is that you can deduct 20% of your expenses from your taxes at the end of the year. This reduces your tax liability by this amount.
Whether you're moving into a shared flat in Schwabing, have found an old apartment in Haidhausen or are moving to Bogenhausen with your family - we're there when and where you need help.
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