Munich districts
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The current population of Munich is more than 1 450 000 based on statistics for 2022. Munich is the largest German city after Berlin and Hamburg. Today Munich is the center of art, science and tourism and attracts many visitors and foreigners each year.
Munich is administratively divided into 25 districts.
Here is a short overview of the most famous districts:
- Altstadt - known as "old town" and corresponds to the area of Munich's historic city center. This is the very center, where a lot of sightseeings are situated: twin-towered Frauenkirche, New City Hall with clockwork figures, Hofbräuhaus that temple to drinking and gorging, etc. Also there are a lot of shops and businesses. It is very expensive district in Munich for renting an accomodation.
- Lehel - sleepy residential district in the center of town near Altstadt. It is an expensive and rather quiet inner city residential area
- Maxvorstadt - this district is located between the city centre and Schwabing. Probably the best district in Munich after the city centre.
- Schwabing - the "artists quarter". Here you will find a lively area of pubs, cafes and restaurants. In addition to recreational opportunities, there are many shops to meet all your daily needs. No wonder Schwabing is one of the most popular residential areas in Munich. Around 40% of all Munich residents would prefer to live here.
- Haidhausen - "the new Schwabing". Above average residential area, many young people live here. Haidhausen is known for its pubs. This district is now also quite expensive for living.
- Neuhausen - a residential district, but still lots of life (nightlife and shopping). It is a very expensive district.
- Bogenhausen – the district is known for its villas and detached houses. It is hard to believe that once there was only a farming village here, which became part of Munich in 1892. Bogenhausen is seen as one of the most desirable places to live, especially around the Arabellapark region.