With almost 1.5 million citizens, Munich is the most populous city in Bavaria and is considered one of the most liveable cities in the world. Munich combines modern urbanity with a traditional way of life. The city is known for its diverse cultural offerings, including the Oktoberfest, Munich's museums, the Pinakotheken and the opera. In addition, Munich offers impressive architecture and historical sights.
Munich's Altstadt is a popular area for businesses due to its location and is primarily home to professional services companies, such as consulting firms, financial service providers, as well as tax advisors and law firms. Prominent political buildings, such as, the new city hall at Marienplatz and the Bavarian State Chancellery can be found in the old town. The centre is also home to a number of well-known providers of flexible workspaces, such as Mindspace, Unicorn, WeWork and Workrepublic.
Munich's Old Town is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It is home to twisting alleys, plazas, landmarks and historic buildings, such as Marienplatz, the New City Hall and the Frauenkirche. Munich Old town forms the heart of Munich city centre and is regarded as a prestigious business location, surrounded by a range of different businesses. Furthermore, businesses here are spoilt for choice with plenty of local amenities and excellent transport links. The pedestrianized Kaufingerstrasse and the famous Maximilianstrasse offer a variety of shopping options, while the adjacent Glockenbachviertel is known for its creative boutiques, cafes and bars. Also nearby is the English Garden, one of the largest city parks in the world.
Munich’s Old Town is served by several subway and S-Bahn lines, as well as bus and metro lines, making it very well-connected and easily accessible by public transport.
The Werksviertel primarily attracts creative companies, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises from the media, advertising, art, design, technology and innovation sectors. However, established companies are also discovering this area; for example, KPMG is relocating its headquarters to the district. The market for flexible workspaces is developing, with flexible office centrees such asUnicorn, Design Offices and Regus having already opened locations around Ostbahnhof.
In recent years, the Werksviertel has developed into a trendy district for art, culture, gastronomy and leisure activities. This popular neighbourhood combines the old and the new and creates its very own urban lifestyle. The area has a diverse mix of buildings with trendsetting new buildings and restructured, converted industrial buildings. Well-known flexible office space buildings include "Werk 3" and the "Ostwerk".
The Werksviertel is connected to the rest of the city by several subway and S-Bahn lines. Ostbahnhof is known as the transportation hub in the district.
BMW's headquarters is located in the north of Munich, and the Knorr-Bremse company is also based here. In addition, FC Bayern has its headquarters in the north. Accordingly, companies from the automotive, engineering and sports management sectors are particularly well represented. The "Highlight Towers" skyscraper is striking building situated within Munich North; users include Fujitsu, IBM, Amazon and Sol Meliá. The flexible workspace provider Design Offices has office spaces available for rent here. Other established providers include Regus und Nutrion.
Munich North is characterized by a mixed environment of residential areas as well as important commercial and industrial areas. With the Olympic Park, BMW World and the Allianz Arena, the north is a hub for events related to sports, hobbies and automotives. Families in particular value the north as a place to live, with its location close to the city centre and its wide range of leisure opportunities.
Subway lines run through the north of Munich, providing good connections to the city centre.
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