Flats in Haidhausen — Stylish living east of the Isar

The Au-Haidhausen district emerged as a workers’ and craftsmen’s neighbourhood during the Gründerzeit and was regarded as a run-down area until the early 1980s. With the first regeneration projects and the conversion of industrial sites into residential buildings and cultural venues, gentrification began, a process that is now largely complete. With the Gasteig, Muffatwerk, Auer Dult and Nockherberg, a large part of Munich’s cultural scene is located on this side of the Isar. Many who originally moved here as students have remained loyal to the neighbourhood even after starting families.

To the north, the district borders Alt-Bogenhausen; to the west, the River Isar; and to the south, the Au. Landmarks include the Maximilianeum on the northern boundary and the Deutsches Museum in the southern transition zone. To the west and south, the river and the Isar floodplains define the character of the streets, whilst the northern areas along the Nymphenburg Palace Canal and Preysingstraße draw their character from their proximity to Bogenhausen and Herzogpark.

The property market in Au-Haidhausen is characterised by Wilhelminian-style architecture. The vast majority of the housing stock dates from the period between 1880 and 1930 and has been refurbished to varying degrees over the past few decades, meaning that prospective buyers are now mostly offered properties that have undergone full-scale refurbishment, featuring modern building services whilst retaining their historic character. Unrenovated or partially renovated older buildings are the exception. The price of a flat in Haidhausen is determined more by its location, floor level, aspect and the condition of the communal areas than by its floor area alone.

New-build properties are rarely constructed in this densely built-up district; when they are, it is usually through infill development, loft conversions or the conversion of commercial properties. Such units stand out clearly from older buildings in terms of floor plan, building services and energy efficiency standards. The majority of properties available to rent are refurbished ‘Gründerzeit’ buildings, which are often let before an advert even appears. For owners and prospective buyers wishing to use official reference values, Munich’s standard land values provide an objective basis for comparison within the district.

The Bogenhausen branch of RIEDEL is responsible for this area; it is located just a few minutes’ walk north of the Prinzregentenbrücke and therefore close to the Maximilianeum. We regularly handle purchase and sale mandates as well as valuations here, and are familiar with the transaction history of the individual micro-locations from our own consultancy experience.

RIEDEL is a family-run business based in Munich since 1982. We are a member of the IVD and were named Estate Agent of the Year 2025 (Bellevue). As part of the international property network of Christie’s International Real Estate, we also reach prospective buyers who cannot be contacted via public portals. This is particularly important for properties in the premium segment, which require a selective approach to buyers.

Whether you’re buying or renting a flat in Haidhausen, Dr Philip Ebeling will guide you every step of the way: from the initial assessment of the location right through to the appointment with the solicitor.

Because the market is fragmented and properties vary greatly from one another, hardly any property purchase here is the same as the last. Nevertheless, the sequence of steps remains the same for most buyers:

1. Clarify your search criteria: precisely define the location, size, floor level, state of renovation and budget before viewing the first property.
   
   
2. Match location with property preferences: the Mariahilfplatz area, the Franzosenviertel, the high banks of the Isar or the area near the Maximilianeum each have their own price ranges, listing frequencies and living standards.
   
   
3. Review listings: Browse current flats in Haidhausen within the RIEDEL portfolio. Upon request, we can also show properties being marketed discreetly that are not publicly advertised.
   
   
4. View and assess: The condition of the property, communal areas, building services and neighbourhood can only be assessed on site and not from the property brochure.
   
   
5. Support right through to completion: price negotiations, the appointment with the solicitor and handover. RIEDEL supports you through every step as a specialist point of contact, but does not provide legal or tax advice.