Once upon a time, a man named Manzo, Manzio, Menzio, or Mennisco left his mark. This tale begins with Untermenzing’s origin, a place named after him. Let’s wander through Untermenzing.
Untermenzing is a charming part of Munich with a rich history. It is located in the northwest of the city. Untermenzing was first mentioned in 817 as part of Menzinga. The area has retained its village character.
In 1315, the Konradinische Matrikel spoke of duo Mentzing for the first time. Around the historic Parish Church of St. Martin, the village structure is still visible. The Thirty Years’ War devastated Untermenzing in 1632. Swedish troops destroyed half the village. Anton von Berchem took over the Hofmark Menzing in 1676. By then, 31 properties were inhabited again.
Untermenzing became an independent municipality in 1818. The railway line opened in 1867. Untermenzing, however, did not profit from industrial development. Untermenzing only received a station on December 11, 2005. The population grew rapidly. It increased to 384 by 1900. In 1938, Untermenzing was incorporated into Munich.
The Beersiedlung was built in 1938. Stone reliefs with German fairy tales adorned the houses. The ensemble Ortskern Untermenzing was removed from the list of monuments in 2011. New buildings had replaced the old ones. The village character was lost.
The Eversbuschstraße is one of the most beautiful streets. Old farmhouses line the river. The Angerlohsiedlung borders the Angerlohe nature reserve. The Beersiedlung still shows the signature of Korbinian Beer.
The Parish Church of St. Martin is Untermenzing’s landmark. Its tower is especially striking. The church contains three baroque altars. The Friedhof surrounds the church.
The Würm River gives Untermenzing its charm. It offers a sense of rural life. A walk along the Würm is always worthwhile.
In the Pfarrer-Grimm-Straße stands a war memorial. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is on Behringstraße. The former fire station is a beautiful brick building.
Today, Untermenzing is a popular residential area. It has many green spaces. The district has a population of 33,355.
Untermenzing retains its unique charm. It blends history with modern life. This is visible in the architecture and the culture.
As you leave Untermenzing, remember its story. Remember the village that became part of a big city. The river Würm continues to flow. The spirit of Untermenzing remains.