Did you know that the Kurparksiedlung in Munich started as a housing area in the mid-1930s? It sits in the northeast of the Hadern district. Later, the Hessensiedlung joined it in the 1950s.
The Kurparksiedlung began to form in 1934 and 1935. It grew on land that was once part of the Kurpark of the Neufriedenheim sanatorium. Craftsmen and regular employees were the first to call this area home.
Anni Rank opened the Cafe-Restaurant Rink in 1932. It was on Fürstenrieder Straße. This spot had a large ballroom. It remained open until the 1950s. The building then became a villa.
After World War II, the Kurparksiedlung expanded further. This growth continued into the 1950s. It reached Schröfelhofstraße to the west. The expansion also touched Toemlingerstraße to the south and Ehrwalder Straße to the southeast. During this time, the Hessensiedlung joined the Kurparksiedlung association. The Hessensiedlung was built around the same time. It lies between Guardini- and Toemlingerstraße.
Around the turn of the millennium, more changes came. Cube-shaped apartment buildings, some four stories high, appeared in the northwest and northeast corners of the Kurparksiedlung. These new buildings stood at Maenherstraße and Fürstenrieder Straße.
The Kurparksiedlung is bordered by several streets. Ammerseestraße marks the northern edge. Schrőfelhofstraße is to the northeast. The southwest boundary is Kurparkstraße and Stiftsbogen. Guardini- and Ehrwalderstraße define the southern border. Friedrich-List-Straße is on the east side.
Mostly, the Kurparksiedlung is residential. It features single-family homes, semi-detached houses, and terraced houses. There are a few exceptions to this along the main roads.
Two green spaces offer a break from the houses. Neufriedenheimer Platz sits in the center of the old part of the Kurparksiedlung. Nothkaufplatz is at the heart of the Hessensiedlung. Two Allguth AG gas stations are located across from each other on Fürstenrieder Straße.
The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium and Ludwigsgymnasium schools are close by. They lie just northeast of the Kurparksiedlung. The Holzapfelkreuth subway station is at the southeast corner. It is on the U6 line. Bus lines 51 and 151 also serve the area. They run along Fürstenrieder Straße. The tram line 18 stops at Ammerseestraße and Senftenauerstraße. These stops are across from the highway.
Some famous people have called the Kurparksiedlung home. Willy Schultes was a popular folk actor. Hans Löscher was a singer, actor, and entertainer. Heidi Brühl was a famous singer and actress. Karl Brunner was a German track and field athlete. Erika Kraft was a German figure skater and champion.
Today, the Kurparksiedlung remains a quiet residential area. It balances history and modern living. Its green spaces and convenient transport links make it a pleasant place to live in Munich.