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Maxvorstadt in Munich

Things to Do in Maxvorstadt, Munich

Home to the famous Lenbachhaus art museum and Ludwigstraße, lined with cafes and shops. It's a great spot to explore Munich's art scene and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

Home to the famous Lenbachhaus art museum and Ludwigstraße, lined with cafes and shops. It's a great spot to explore Munich's art scene and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

  • Museum BrandhorstMuseum BrandhorstArt Museum
  • Pinakotheken and KunstarealPinakotheken and KunstarealArt Museum
  • St. Boniface's AbbeySt. Boniface's AbbeyMonastery
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Top things to do in Maxvorstadt

  • Museum Brandhorst in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Museum Brandhorst

    4.4 · 2.8k
    Art Museum

    Displaying modern paintings, sculptures & photographs, plus multimedia works & installations.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Pinakotheken and Kunstareal in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Pinakotheken and Kunstareal

    Art Museum

    Cultural quarter with art, history & science museums in monumental 19th-century exhibition halls.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • St. Boniface's Abbey in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    St. Boniface's Abbey

    4.5 · 328
    Monastery

    abbey in Munich

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 PM
  • Astor Film Lounge in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Astor Film Lounge

    4.8 · 2.1k
    Theater

    Cinema with large screen showing German & international films (some in original language) plus Q&As.

  • The Munich Readery Secondhand English Books in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    The Munich Readery Secondhand English Books

    4.7 · 825
    Bookstore

    Mom-&-pop shop providing an array of secondhand English books & espresso drinks in a chill setting.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • glitch - Queerfeministischer Buchladen in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    glitch - Queerfeministischer Buchladen

    4.9 · 100
    Bookstore
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    1 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Vinyl in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Vinyl

    4.7 · 252
    Record Store
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    1 PM – 6:30 PM
    Thu
    3 PM – 6:30 PM
    Fri
    1 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • La Belle Epoque - Antiques Purchase in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    La Belle Epoque - Antiques Purchase

    Antique Market

    A Munich-based specialist in the purchase of antiques, including old figures, porcelain, paintings, jewelry, cutlery, and other valuables from estates.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Maxvorstadt

  • Stadion an der Schleißheimer Straße in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Stadion an der Schleißheimer Straße

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Gastropub· €10–20

    Renowned nonpartisan soccer bar, operating several screens & furnished with football flags & scarves

    Mon
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
    Tue–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Sparkling Bistro in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Sparkling Bistro

    Michelin
    French· $$$$

    "Bistro" may not accurately capture the essence of this restaurant in the Schwabing neighbourhood, as the name dates back to an earlier era.

    Website
  • roca junior in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    roca junior

    4.9 · 820
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop offering hand-roasted specialty coffee, creative drinks, and barista art in a relaxed, urban atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • JAN in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    JAN

    Michelin ★★★
    Fine Dining· $$$$

    This restaurant has firmly established itself among the world's top-tier dining destinations.

    Website
  • Nebenan Brunch & Bar in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Nebenan Brunch & Bar

    4.7 · 943
    Café & Bakery· €10–20

    A lively cafe and bar known for its brunch, coffee, and dinner, offering dishes like pumpkin soup, salmon bowls, schnitzel, and tiramisu.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
  • humpback whale specialty coffee in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    humpback whale specialty coffee

    4.9 · 342
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop that serves single-origin coffee made from beans roasted by various European roasteries.

    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Soy Vegan München in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Soy Vegan München

    4.8 · 4.0k
    Vegan· €20–30

    Plant-based Vietnamese dishes are served in this relaxed restaurant with a cool vibe.

    Every day
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Leone Caffè in Maxvorstadt, Munich

    Leone Caffè

    4.8 · 440
    Café & Bakery· €1–10

    Intimate hangout with a laid-back atmosphere serving artisanal brews & pastries.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Maxvorstadt with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Museum Brandhorst
  2. 2Pinakotheken and Kunstareal
  3. 3St. Boniface's Abbey
  4. 4Astor Film Lounge
  5. 5The Munich Readery Secondhand English Books
  6. 6Stadion an der Schleißheimer Straße
  7. 7Sparkling Bistro
  8. 8roca junior
  9. 9JAN
  10. 10glitch - Queerfeministischer Buchladen

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