St. Nikolai am Gasteig

St. Nikolai am Gasteig is a Catholic church in the Haidhausen district that stands on a raised bank of the Isar River. The building displays late Gothic features and has a simple, understated layout focused on its core structure.

The building originated in the late Gothic period but was fundamentally redesigned around 1660. Following destruction in World War II, restoration work was completed in 1950.

The name refers to the Gasteig stream that flows into the Isar River nearby. Visitors notice how the building blends into the everyday life of the neighborhood with its simple exterior.

The church sits directly opposite the Gasteig Cultural Center and is easily reachable on foot. The location is easy to navigate since the building stands on a rise right beside the river.

Two memorial plaques adorn the southern exterior wall, with one bearing inscriptions that have become partly unreadable over time. The faded text speaks of people and events whose names have begun to fade into history.

Location: Munich

Address: Innere Wiener Straße 1

GPS coordinates: 48.13290,11.59070

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22