Munich · Isar and Glockenbach
Glockenbachviertel
A mixed quarter of cafes, small shops and bars between the old town ring and the Isar. It is better in the late afternoon and evening than in the morning.
- 1 h 30
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Isar and Glockenbach
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The district was once a craft quarter and became known for nightlife and its role in the city's LGBTIQ+ scene. Today it is a popular residential area, with tree-lined streets, small streams and the Isar close at hand. Gärtnerplatz holds a theatre and a ring of cafes. There are no major sights, so the point is the atmosphere and a long coffee or evening drink.
What to look for
- Gärtnerplatz and its theatre
- Reichenbachstraße
- Small streams and Isar banks
- Independent shops and bars
Opening hours
Always open.
The streets are open at all hours. Shops and cafes keep their own times, and many are quieter on Sundays.
Source: München Tourismus (munich.travel), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
Fraunhoferstraße station (U1, U2) is the nearest, and Gärtnerplatz is a short walk from there.
Tip
Walk Reichenbachstraße and the streets around Gärtnerplatz, then finish by the Isar.