When you think of Isarvorstadt, the trendy Glockenbachviertel or the chic Gärtnerplatz probably come to mind first. But if you venture further into the district, you’ll discover a whole different side to it. In the south of Isarvorstadt, on the border with Sendling, lies the Schlachthofviertel, a neighborhood where both tourists and locals from other parts of Munich rarely venture. With the project “Right in the Middle. A Neighborhood Tells Its Story(ies),” the City Museum invites you to get to know the Schlachthofviertel better this summer and experience Isarvorstadt in a new way.
A neighborhood in transition
As the name suggests, the Schlachthofviertel used to be primarily an industrial and working-class neighborhood. The site of today’s Bahnwärter Thiel used to be home to the livestock market, where animals were brought before being taken to the slaughterhouse on Zenettistraße. The slaughterhouse, however, is still in operation today, though far less so than in the past. Many restaurants and bars have sprung up around it, and the entire neighborhood is undergoing a transformation.
Gentrification is taking hold here as well, and there is a growing range of recreational and cultural offerings, making the neighborhood increasingly attractive. In the mood for ice cream? Head to Gelato Naturale. Want to soak up some culture? Catch a play at the Volkstheater. Prefer to get creative yourself? Paint ceramics at ISA. Need to get moving? Book a class at the Numi Pilates and Yoga Studio.
This process, which is still in full swing, is reason enough for the City Museum to take a closer look at the neighborhood . With “Mittendrin,” it offers the Schlachthofviertel a stage to showcase itself and gives you a reason to stop by. Whether you live here yourself or have never ventured into this corner of Munich, you’re guaranteed to learn something new about the neighborhood.
Here’s what to expect at “Mittendrin”
From June 7 to June 5, the City Museum will be hosting “Mittendrin” at Zenettistraße 11 in the Viehhofviertel. As part of this event , numerous activities await you , in which you can participate and get actively involved. Get to know the neighborhood on several guided tours that highlight different aspects. On Saturday, June 20, for example, the tour heads to the Dreimühlenviertel, where you’ll learn more about the local industry and the city streams. On June 27, the tour will take you through the slaughterhouse and livestock market itself, and the following day you’ll learn more about the old Südbahnhof. On several dates, you’ll get a glimpse behind the scenes of the wholesale market, which is normally open only to commercial buyers.
If you want to get a little creative yourself, stop by the model workshop, which invites you to create your own version of the neighborhood as a model. There are also several dates when you can participate. If you’re not so handy, visit the shouting workshop on July 5 instead. In addition, many more events await you as part of “Mittendrin” through early July, including film screenings, live music, DJ sets, and lectures. You can find a complete overview of the program here. Advance registration is required for some of the events. Furthermore, “Mittendrin” would love for you to get involved with your own offerings and help shape the project. More information is available at this link.
