Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium

Established in 1833 by King Ludwig I, the Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium wasn’t always known by its current name. This institution, right here before us, began its life as the Royal Agricultural and Commercial School of the Isar District. Imagine young minds immersed in the study of agriculture and trade within these very walls. The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium has seen remarkable transformations throughout its history. Initially part of the “Polytechnikum” established within the Munich Damenstift, it was later separated from its agricultural department in 1864. King Ludwig II then transformed it into the Royal District Trade School of the Isar District. The school continued to evolve, becoming the six-class District Secondary School of the Isar District in 1877. In 1891, it received a royal honor, being named the Ludwigs-Realschule after the late Kings Ludwig I and Ludwig II. The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium, even in its previous incarnations, has always been a place of learning and growth. The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium’s journey continued through turbulent times. During the Nazi regime, it became the Oberschule für Jungen. After World War II and the destruction of the Damenstift, it found a temporary home in the building of the Wittelsbacher-Gymnasium. By 1948, it was the Ludwigs-Oberrealschule and even oversaw the current Ignaz-Taschner-Gymnasium in Dachau as a branch. Finally, in 1958, it moved to its present location on Fürstenrieder Straße. This building was designed by architects Fred Angerer and Adolf and Helga Schnierle. The 1978 extension houses a library, auditorium, cafeteria, and even an observatory. Today, the Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium boasts a diverse curriculum with a focus on science and technology. It offers an array of electives, from astronomy and Japanese to coding and maker spaces. It also has partnerships with the neighboring Ludwigsgymnasium and the Technical University of Munich, along with a cooperation with the Siemens Foundation. The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium is not just a school; it is a living testament to the enduring power of education and the rich history of Munich.