Munich – Around Town : Along the Isar River (part 2) – Best of the Rest, Shops & Markets

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A Day on the Isar


Morning

Setting off from
the Müller’sche Volksbad after coffee or breakfast at Café im Volksbad,
turn left at the baths along the Isar to the to the footbridge, which
leads to Praterinsel. Walk through the teaching garden of the Alpine
Museum (no entrance fee) and then across the island – making a brief
stop at the cultural centre – until you reach Maximiliansbrücke, which
will take you directly to the Maximilianeum. Pass the monument and turn
right onto Sckellstr. Follow this street to Wiener Platz, its market
stalls, and the Hofbräukeller. A narrow lane – An der Kreppe – runs from
Wiener Platz to several of the historic inns found in the Glasscherben
district. The Hofbräukeller offers reasonably priced food and a beer
garden in summer.

Afternoon

Return to Sckellstr.,
cross Einsteinstr., and walk along Maria-Theresia-Str., flanked by
beautiful Foundation Period and Art Nouveau houses. The
Maximilian-Anlagen is a public park, and perfect for a spot of ambling.
Regardless of the route you take, all paths will eventually lead you to
the Friedensengel. Continue along for a few minutes until you reach
Villa Stuck, the Art Nouveau museum par excellence. For a coffee break,
try Wiener’s (Ismaninger Str. 71a), close to the No. 18 tram stop. Take
the tram back to the city centre (Karlsplatz). The ride will take you
past some of the most beautiful spots in Munich.

Best of the Rest

  1. An der Kreppe

    Restored inns and hostels for day-labourers and brick workers give this corner of Haidhausen a village-like character.

    • An der Kreppe (Wiener Platz)

  2. Hofbräukeller

    The
    little brother of the Hofbräuhaus, also serving the famous brew. Set,
    since 1892, in a neo-Renaissance building, with a popular beer gardens.

  3. Nikolaikirche

    This
    small church, first mentioned in historical records in 1313, is set on
    the banks of the Isar. The cloister is a mirror image of that at
    Altötting.

    • Innere Wiener Str. 1




    Nikolaikirche

  4. Lehel

    The
    Lehel district, part of which is located in the Old Town, boasts many
    buildings from the Foundation Period. The streets around Thierschplatz
    are worth a stroll.

  5. Sankt Lukas

    St Luke’s is known for its choral concerts .

    • Mariannenplatz 3

  6. Monastery Church St Anna

    This Rococo jewel in the Lehel district was built by Johann Michael Fischer, with ornamentation by the Asam brothers.

    • St-Anna-Platz 21

  7. Annakirche (St Anna)

    A neo-Romanesque parish church, St Anna (1892) is the result of an architecture competition.

    • St-Anna-Platz 5




    Arched portal of Annakirche

  8. Upper Maximilianstraße & Maxmonument

    The
    stretch between the old ring road (Altstadtring) and the Maximilianeum
    is flanked by ornate public buildings, including the Völkerkundemuseum
    and the Parliament of Upper Bavaria. A monument to Maximilian II stands
    at the centre of a roundabout.




    Monument to Maximilian II

  9. Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde

    Dating
    from 1859–65, this stately building in the style of the Maximilian era
    has been home to the Völkerkundemuseum (museum of ethnology) since 1926.
    The collection comprises over 300,000 objects from cultures beyond
    Europe .

  10. Museums on Prinzregentenstraße

    The
    upper stretch of Prinzregentenstraße is home to the Haus der Kunst, the
    National Gallery (Nationalmuseum), and the Schack Galerie .


City bus no. 100 runs along the Prinzregentenstraße and stops at several museums.

Shops & Markets




  1. Feinkost Käfer

    This
    delicatessen owned and operated by catering tsar Gerd Käfer is located
    in upscale Bogenhausen. The city’s prominent citizens rub shoulders here
    as they shop and sample the delicacies.

    • Prinzregentenstr. 73

  2. Grünermarkt

    A massive store selling all kinds of organic products, from “bio-snacks” to environmentally friendly cosmetics and gifts.

    • Weißenburgerstr. 5

  3. Markt am Wiener Platz

    Permanent
    kiosks on Wiener Platz are open daily and complemented by stalls set up
    by travelling vendors. The pretty town square is a perfect spot for a
    quick coffee break.

    • Wiener Platz

  4. Teeladen

    A tea specialist for the past 20 years, Teeladen sells more than 300 varieties from the best tea gardens in the world.

    • Pariser Str. 27

  5. Eltje Rick

    Made-to-measure and ready-to-wear fashion by a Munich designer known for unusual cuts and fabrics.

    • Steinstr. 57

  6. Candle-Light

    Large selection of candles and wonderful gifts. If you love feng shui, this is the place for you.

    • Metzstr. 13

  7. Porzellan & Pinselstrich

    Wonderful
    stock of fired, unglazed porcelain. Try your hand at painting and
    decorating one, and take home a very special souvenir.

  8. Esoterischer Buchladen

    This esoteric bookshop carries books, tarot cards, salt crystals from the Himalayas, aromatic oils, and other accessories.

    • Sedanstr. 29

  9. Liquid

    Liquids
    of all kinds, including fine oils and vinegars from the barrel, open
    liqueurs, brandy, fine wines, along with brandy tumblers, espresso cups,
    and accessories.

    • Pariser Str. 36

  10. Weißenburger Straße

    Haidhausen’s
    main shopping street bustles with shoe and eyewear shops, a variety of
    boutiques, greengrocers, and supermarkets. There is also a department
    store nearby, on Ostbahnhof.