Geschichtliche Hintergründe

Moosach is one of Munich’s oldest districts and was first mentioned in historical records in 807. The district takes its name from the Moosach River, which is now known as the Feldmochinger Bach. In 1892, Moosach was connected to the railway network, leading to the establishment of industrial enterprises and residential developments. The district was incorporated into the city of Munich in 1913. Significant urban development in Moosach began after the Second World War.

Location

Moosach is located in the northwest of Munich and is bordered by the Mittlerer Ring to the east, the marshalling yard area to the north, Waldhornstraße to the west, and the Westfriedhof to the south. The district is very well connected by public transport, including the U1 and U3 subway lines, an S-Bahn line, a tram line, and several bus routes.

Moosach today

Today’s Moosach is characterized by single-family homes, row houses, and smaller apartment buildings, resulting in a lower residential density compared to inner-city areas. In the eastern part of the district, development becomes denser, particularly due to the Olympia Press City and housing complexes from the interwar period. Moosach offers numerous shopping opportunities, such as the Olympia Shopping Center (OEZ), and is also well-developed commercially.

Significant buildings

• St. Martin’s Church: Built in 1315, it is the oldest church in Moosach, located on Pelkovenstraße.
• Borstei Model Settlement: Built in 1930 and now a protected historic monument. The settlement comprises 77 buildings and 800 apartments across approximately 9 hectares.
• Uptown Munich: Built between 2001 and 2004, it stands at 146 meters tall, making it the second tallest building in Munich.
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• Vocational School Center: Built in 2007, it is one of the largest in the city, comprising five vocational schools.

Population

Moosach is experiencing an increasing population density, primarily due to the numerous newly developed residential areas. Families with children are particularly common here, while single-person households are below average. Civil servants and employees dominate the working population, and the proportion of foreign residents is above average.

Age structure in Moosach

The age group of 15 to under 45 years accounts for the largest share of the population at 42.7%. The age groups under 6 years, 6 to under 15 years, 45 to under 65 years, and 65 years and older have shown relatively stable numbers of residents over the years.

Numbers and Facts

• Area: 1,110.46 hectares
• Population: 50,253
• Population density: 45 per hectare