Schwan Locke | Exploring

Young and eclectic, your local Isarvorstadt neighbourhood will surprise and subvert expectations at every turn.

NORTH OF THE RIVER ISER AND SURRONDING THERESIENWIESE, YOU'LL FIND A DISTRICT BUZZING AND FULL OF LIFE, YET TRANQUIL. EXPLORE GLOCKENBACHVIERTEL, WITH ITS BOUTIQUES, BARS AND BISTROS, OR WANDER THROUGH THE GÄRTNERPLATZ AND MINGLE WITH THE LOCALS.

The great outdoors.

Müncheners love the outdoors. Luckily, the city is full of parks, with a river clean enough to swim (and surf) in - right in the city centre. And it's only a short cycle from Schwan Locke, for a morning or afternoon dip.
Full of life.

At the heart of Munich's LGBTQ+, arts and creative scene, nearby Glockenbachviertel is one of the city's prettiest districts. With booming nightlife, independent retailers and some of the chicest spots in the city.
The dynamic district.

Isarvorstadt perfectly blends the old and new, creating a truly dynamic district. With beautiful architecture, grand squares and a burgeoning art scene, it has a thriving culture.

LOCAL TASTES.

Schweinehaxen to Spanish tapas.

Augustiner Bräustuben
Landsberger Str. 19, 80339
For locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a Schweinehaxen (pork knuckle) or Schnitzel with a pint or two of the best beer in Germany.
0.6 miles, 11 mins' walk
Bean + Batter
Schwanthalerstraße 123, 80339
Known for having some of the best coffee in the city along with perfectly golden waffles. Or try their eggs, avocado, and beetroot chutney.
0.5 miles, 11 mins' walk
Dr. Drooly
Häberlstraße 7, 80337
100% vegan and delicious. Open until the pizzas are sold out, but watch out for the queue.
0.7 miles, 13 mins' walk
EATapaS
Trappentreustraße 23, 80339
Stylish, modern yet cosy. With a menu divided into two halves: 'Modernas', a fresh take on well-known classics, and 'Classicas', the favourites.
1.0 miles, 21 mins' walk
Krua Thai
Dachauer Str. 20, 80335
Found in the train station and visited by Thai locals. Simple - a place where the food does the talking. Said to serve the best pad thai in the city.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk

SOUNDS OF SCHWAN.

Electro-synth to neo disco.

Catarina
Pollyester
Disco, punk and electronic collide for Pollyester’s Caterina, with a catchy hook and powerful beat.
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Feed The Fire - Kapote Remix
SG Lewis, Lucky Daye, Kapote
With Kapote on the remix of SG Lewis‘ track - depicting euphoria and escapism inspired by New York in the 70s and the birth of Disco.
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In The Park
Sofie
Another release on Munich based label Public Possessions, Sofie’s electro-synth ‘Walk in the park‘.
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Platinum Phrases
Obalski
Get moving with Schwan’s very own music curator Obalski.
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Sound Travels / Munich
Like what you hear? Listen to the full playlist.
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Sumthin
Rhode & Brown
Munich duo Rhode and Brown stir up summer vibes and good times with this neo-disco offering.
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ALL THE FEELS.

Favourit Bar
Damenstiftstr. 1280331
Grab a drink, lounge on the sofas and listen to the DJs play. Perfect place for a pre-party drink or one last drink.
0.7 miles, 15 mins' walk
Karotte Bar
Goethestraße 36, 80336
‘Never be far from the bar‘ – Karotte’s motto and one to live by. A small bar with a big heart, and a great courtyard perfect for al-fresco drinking.
0.2 miles, 4 mins' walk
KILOMBO
Gollierstraße 14A, 80339
Cosy bar with live music and a relaxed atmosphere. The perfect place to catch up with friends without breaking the bank, sit inside or out.
0.5 miles, 11 mins' walk
KOMITEE
Gabelsbergerstraße 24, 80333
Chilled, enjoyable and unpretentious‘ a favourite of Schwamm’s. The spot for good music and affordable prices with a nice terrace and atmosphere.
1.2 miles, 7 mins' cycle
VON&ZU
Luisenstraße 22, 80333
Both wine bar and cafe, a local spot turned everyone’s favourite. Find wine glasses perched on the roof of the old Land Rover often parked outside.
1.1 miles, 23 mins' walk

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

Community skate shops to museums and that famous wave.

Eisbach River Wave
Prinzregentenstrasse, 80538
This man-made spot is famous for not only consistent river surfing but the large crowds that gather to watch in awe.
2.7 miles, 18 mins cycle
Monopoly Cinema
Schleißheimer Str. 127, 80797
Small and rather inconspicuous, showing a range of underground, indie films. Head's up, there's no popcorn here, only banana chips.
2.1 miles, 15 mins' cycle
Museum Brandhorst
Theresienstraße 35A, 80333
Impossible to miss. The Brandhorst has established itself as one of the central venues for contemporary art in Germany with around 200 exhibitions.
1.7 miles, 12 mins' cycle
So Hot Right Now
Klenzestraße 16, 80469
Run by skateboarders, for skateboarders. A place for the community to hang out, shop, and reconnect. To them it’s all about keeping it local.
1.3 miles, 25 mins' walk
Størpunkt
Tengstraße 32a, 80796
A gallery focusing on contemporary painting and sculpture and championing new media, check out their annual series.
2.1 miles, 15 mins' cycle
Unegal Collective
Atelierpark, Bahnwärter Thiel
Started by three local women with an artistic background with a passion for local craftsmanship, piercings or tattoos and lots more.
1 mile, 20 mins' walk

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