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Haidhausen –
Relaxation with flair
Impressions
Description:
Somehow, every day in Haidhausen feels like the weekend!
Perhaps it's the cozy atmosphere among the market stalls at Wiener Platz, the many small, colorfully decorated street cafes, or the lovingly restored facades of the former workers' and day laborers' houses. Or maybe it's the Hofbräukeller beer garden, with its dense chestnut trees, that evokes this feeling – beer has long played an important role in Haidhausen. But there's so much more to this neighborhood!
Haidhausen, formerly and for a long time after the Second World War the poorhouse of the city, has since transformed into a very popular, sometimes quite chic residential area, so the topic of gentrification must also play a role on our tour.
Despite all the developments, Haidhausen has managed to retain its charm, which you can experience firsthand on this tour, passing through cultural centers, playing children, and hardworking students. I'd be happy to show you!
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On this tour, I'd like to take you back to the time when Haidhausen was still a stopgap for those who couldn't possibly afford expensive Munich. People and their extended families crowded into the damp and musty rooms of the former "inns," which were no longer suitable for their social status in the last century and thus fell victim to a massive wave of demolition. Thanks to the neighborhood's residents, only a few were saved and are now, thankfully, protected monuments.
Despite the questionable living conditions, Munich's aristocratic upper class discovered the area as a perfect location for their Versailles-style summer palaces. Although these have not survived, perhaps the then owner, Maria Antonia Rosina von Pfitschenthal, later Baroness von Wippenheim, can help us imagine the luxurious life in the countryside?
As you can see, "housing" has always been a major issue in Haidhausen, from the lepers of the Middle Ages to the Munich residents around 1900 who finally wanted to fulfill their dream of a modern apartment. Let me just say this: "All show and no substance!" Even today, the question of finding the right roof over one's head shapes the streetscape of this district, which, with all its small galleries and shops, its many pubs and restaurants, is unfortunately no longer affordable for everyone. Therefore, we will also discuss what the City of Munich is doing to protect residents from luxury renovations and thus halt the ongoing gentrification.
All in all, a very varied tour between historical and current topics that concern our city today.
At a glance:
The most important things in brief:
Meeting point:
either at the main entrance of the Gasteig (S-Bahn Rosenheimer Platz)
or under the maypole at Wiener Platz (U4/U5 Max-Weber-Platz or tram)
Duration:
Bookable as a 2 or 3-hour tour
Distance:
approx. 2 km
Group size:
max. 25 people
Tailor-made:
Have you chosen a hotel in Haidhausen? Then I'd be happy to pick you up there!
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Member of the TIM Tourism Initiative Munich
„"We are a group of men, all with stable jobs and usually very little free time. We thought we'd do something different and came across Ms. Ranft's website. We've lived in Munich for a long time, but like many locals, we know more about the history of Paris and Rome than about our hometown. The walking tour in Haidhausen was a real eye-opener! We had fantastic spring weather, and Ms. Ranft took us on a journey through history. We had a lot of questions, but Ms. Ranft was prepared for everything and gave us a very good overview of the district's development, including demographic changes, shops, squares, and people. We're already looking forward to the next opportunity to travel with Ms. Ranft again and get to know new districts of the city."“
Peyman Blumstengel from Munich on the occasion of a meeting with friends, March 2022
My tips for before and after our tour:
Nothing beats a visit to a beer garden! And there it is, the Hofbräukeller At Wiener Platz it's practically unbeatable, but when it rains, you're welcome inside the quaint inn.
Or you can simply enjoy a drink in one of the pubs on Preysingstrasse or Bordeauxplatz. If you're planning this tour in winter, you'll be missing out on one of the most beautiful Christmas markets at Weißenburger Platz Not around. Oh yes, Bogenhausen is right next door, by the way. Although only a stone's throw away, you feel like you're in a different city among all the villas!
Before that, however, you can immerse yourself even deeper in the lives of the Haidhausen population with a visit to the Haidhausen Museum.
Frequently asked questions:
Where is the best place to start this tour?
Either we start together at the Gasteig Cultural Center. This is where the famous Bürgerbräukeller once stood, where Georg Elser carried out his assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler in 1939. The slightly shorter version starts directly at Wiener Platz.
Can you also visit the Church of St. John the Baptist on this tour?
Is Kriechbaumhof on the route?
Still questions?
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Evaluation
„"I can wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend a private tour with Grit Ranft.".
I get all hearts in my eyes again when I think about our wonderful evening in Haidhausen with her. It was incredibly enjoyable to be out and about with such a charming tour guide. And I was also amazed by Grit Ranft's knowledge. Her relaxed and easygoing – yet highly informative and competent – way of presenting everything was worth every penny.
Haidhausen, a district I, as a native of Munich, already knew well from walks, restaurant visits, and beer garden visits, I was able to experience from a completely new and in-depth perspective. Historically, we went back to 1812 and, via the time of nuns and National Socialism, arrived in the here and now. I discovered things I hadn't noticed before and learned a great deal in the process.
In my opinion, it's well worth investing the money in a private tour. Simply gather friends, family, or colleagues, book Grit Ranft, and let her guide you through our beautiful, cosmopolitan city with a heart.“
Claudia Renner, Private tour in October 2022