Lehel

Lehel is a neighborhood in eastern Munich situated between the Isar River and the English Garden. The area is characterized by residential buildings with stucco facades from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The neighborhood was founded in 1724 as Munich's first suburb beyond the city walls. Over the course of the 19th century, it transformed from a working-class district into an affluent residential area.

The district contains the State Museum of Ethnology and Bavarian National Museum, presenting extensive collections of European art and international cultural artifacts.

A weekly market at Sankt-Anna-Platz happens every Thursday with local produce and goods. The nearby Maximilianstrasse offers shopping and dining options for various tastes.

This area was once a major landing site for rafts on the Isar River, which transported timber and goods as far as Vienna. These rafts served as an unusual way for travelers to cover long distances.

Location: Altstadt-Lehel

Website: http://muenchen.de/verticals/Stadtteile/Lehel/114211

GPS coordinates: 48.13880,11.58843

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28