Cross into Schwanthalerhöhe, the Westend quarter that begins at the Bavaria statue above the Theresienwiese. Wander its street-art-dotted blocks and multicultural eateries for a down-to-earth slice of Munich life.
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Schwanthalerhöhe, often shortened to Westend, lies just west of the Theresienwiese where the Oktoberfest takes place. It is a dense residential quarter of late-19th-century apartment blocks, small shops, local restaurants and a strongly multicultural population.
Street art and small galleries give parts of the area a creative edge, and the Bavaria statue and Ruhmeshalle overlooking the Theresienwiese mark its eastern boundary. The district is not polished for tourists, which is part of its interest, and a walk here shows an everyday side of Munich close to the main station.
Schwanthalerhöhe, often shortened to Westend, lies just west of the Theresienwiese where the Oktoberfest takes place. It is a dense residential quarter of late-19th-century apartment blocks, small shops, local restaurants and a strongly multicultural population.
Street art and small galleries give parts of the area a creative edge, and the Bavaria statue and Ruhmeshalle overlooking the Theresienwiese mark its eastern boundary. The district is not polished for tourists, which is part of its interest, and a walk here shows an everyday side of Munich close to the main station.
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1h15
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
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Moderate walking
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