Dating back to the Bronze Age, this place has a story etched in every corner. This is Obersendling. Today we will explore its rich past and vibrant present.
Obersendling started as part of Thalkirchen. It officially became part of Munich in 1900. This area transformed from a rural village into an industrial hub.
After World War II, Obersendling experienced rapid economic growth. Siemens played a major role. The company concentrated its operations around Hofmannstraße. In 1961, Siemens built its headquarters here. This cemented Obersendling’s status as a business center.
Around the year 2000, Siemens moved from Hofmannstraße. The area was redeveloped. The Isar Süd project aimed to create a mixed-use district. It would blend living and working spaces. New plans were approved in 2010, after a citizen initiative. By 2014, a new neighborhood emerged with homes, jobs and a central park.
The Siemens settlement on Boschetsrieder Straße is also notable. It features the Siemens-Stern high-rises. These were Munich’s first post-war high-rises. Built with a unique star shape, they stand 17 stories tall.
Obersendling sits on Munich’s southern edge. It stretches from Thalkirchen in the east. It reaches to Süd Park in the west. Solln borders it to the south.
Today Obersendling is a mixed-use area. Residential zones mix with industrial sites. This blend defines its unique character. While wandering through Obersendling, picture the workers streaming from the Siemens factories, shaping the city. It is a place where industry meets community.