MichaeliGarten beer garden in the autumnal Ostpark
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Ramersdorf is a multifaceted district in the southeast of Munich. Everything about the location, history and special features of this district is clearly summarized.
Munich – With the “Nightingale of Ramersdorf” a curious memorial was placed in today’s district 16. Because the singer and actor Friedrich Steinhauer (1933-2019) chose the name of this district as his stage name. He performed in the Bavarian capital, among others, in the theater on Brienner Strasse and was engaged at the Bavarian State Theater in Munich. Our brand new Munich newsletter informs you regularly about everything that is happening in the Isar metropolis.
Ramersdorf – key data of the history of this district
Ramersdorf was first mentioned in a document at the beginning of 1000. At that time it was still called Rumoltesdorf, after a Rumoltes family who lived there at the time. There are some other interesting milestones in the history of today’s district:
- From the 13th to the 16th century, Ramersdorf was owned by different patrician families and ministerial families.
- Since these families donated some of their lands to the church, Ramersdorf was often part of the church lands in the south-east of the state capital during this time.
- In 1803 ecclesiastical goods were again given secular ownership in the course of secularization.
- From 1818 Ramersdorf was an independent municipality.
- In 1864 the community was incorporated into the city of Munich.
- In 1926 the Ramersdorf district was connected to the tram, at the same time more and more industrial companies settled there.
- The first housing estates were built in the 1920s and 30s in order to create living space for the steadily growing population of Munich.
- Among other things, the Ramersdorf model settlement was built under the rule of National Socialism.
- In 1992, the districts of Perlach and Ramersdorf became district 16.
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Ramersdorf district – location and population
Ramersdorf is located in the southeast of Munich. Together with Perlach, it forms district 16. The district is nestled between Au-Haidhausen and Berg am Laim as well as Perlach and Obergiesing-Fasangarten.
Due to its location on the south-eastern outskirts of the city, Ramersdorf is known as the “gateway to the south”. With the A8 Munich – Salzburg motorway that begins here and the nearby A99 ring motorway, Ramersdorf is an important traffic junction in the region.
This district is connected to the city center and neighboring districts via the underground line U2 and the S-Bahn.
District 16 has an area of almost 2,000 hectares and is home to around 116,300 inhabitants (as of 2019), resulting in a population density of around 58 people per hectare.
Ramersdorf – special features of the district
The biggest specialty in the district is the pilgrimage church Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century. The church was given a relic of the cross of Jesus and developed into a popular place of pilgrimage for believers. Maria Ramersdorf is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Bavaria and a popular location for weddings and baptisms.
Furthermore, traces of Ramersdorf’s village past are visible in the middle of the modern residential area. The old town center around the church with a messner’s house, hunting lodge and the “Alter Wirt” inn from the 17th century still testify to the rural origins of the residential area.
The Ramersdorf district is also known for its beautiful housing estates, idyllic squares and alleys. Among other things, the residential complex on Löhleplatz is worth seeing.
Ramersdorf district – sights in district 16
In addition to the pilgrimage church, Ramersdorf and the city district 16 have a few other things to see. The following are particularly popular:
- the Karl-Preis-Platz and the fountain with the stone figure of Melusine by Adolf Rothenburger
- the potato museum in Grafinger Strasse
- the research brewery in Perlach
- the Protestant churches of Gustav Adolf and Rogate Church
- the MVG Museum with the history of Munich’s local transport
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In addition, the Ramersdorf district has plenty of green spaces as well as the Perlacher Forst recreation areas and the Ostpark. They are ideal for sporting activities and for going for a walk.
Another highlight in the district is the Michaelibad. It is the largest leisure pool in Munich and offers fun and relaxation for young and old in the extensive water landscape.
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