Equality MOVEment

We start the route at the cemetery at Perlacher Forst. We head to the graves with the numbers 73-1-18/19, 76-1-26, 77-1-115 and 77-1-116. Here we find the grave of the Scholl siblings, together with other members of the White Rose, the famous Munich student group that bravely resisted the National Socialists and was therefore sentenced to death. This stop is significant to us because Sophie Scholl was an opponent of National Socialism and the war. Despite her young age, she is recognized as a "world changer" and "resistance fighter."

After visiting the grave, we take public transport to Luise-Kiesselbach-Platz. Luise Kiesselbach is one of the most important figures when it comes to the feminist movement in Munich. She founded the City Association of Munich Women's Associations in 1914 and especially advocated for women's suffrage in the city council. The square was named after her in 1931, although it was renamed during the National Socialist period. Today, there is a beautiful green area with several fountains and sculptures here.

Now we head to Westpark, which can be reached either on foot or by bus. On foot, we find the fastest route via Garmischer Str., which you walk 800 m north along. Then we turn left onto Preßburger Str. and after 60 m immediately right, still Preßburger Str. After just 40 m, we can already see Westpark. To reach the Asian Gardens, we only have to walk about 5 more minutes. From the entrance on Preßburger Str., first walk 40 m straight ahead and then turn left. Then walk about 300 m straight ahead and you will find the Asian Gardens. Through the Japanese Garden, the Thai Sala, the Nepal Pagoda, and the Chinese Garden, we discover very different Asian cultures. These impressive sights radiate calm and relaxation and are a great excursion destination for young and old.

Next, we continue to Königsplatz, which can be reached in different ways depending on the time of day and hour. Once there, we find architecture reminiscent of ancient Greece. The Glyptothek, the State Collection of Antiquities, and the city gate were all three built following the Greek model of Athens and finally completed in the style of European Classicism. Here we can discover many different works of art, and during the summer months, many open-air events also take place.

Directly across the street, on Luisenstraße, you will find the Ella Restaurant & Café in the Lenbachhaus. Here we can enjoy delicious Italian food at any time and enjoy the great view of Königsplatz. The modern building is a real eye-catcher! In warm weather, we can also take the food to-go and finally eat directly on the steps of the Glyptothek – like a true Münchner.

Next, from Ella Restaurant & Café, we head to the State Museum of Egyptian Art on Gabelsbergerstraße. For this, we need about 5 minutes on foot via Arcisstraße. When arriving, we can recognize a flat, wide building; then we know we are in the right place. The Egyptian Museum is known for its unique art, full of stories from a 5,000-year-old history and culture. Several epochs of the Egyptians and Sudan are represented here. For this reason, we visit the museum; it lets us dream, admire the impressive sculptures and collections, and travel to a time we did not experience.

Now we continue to the Geschwister-Scholl-Platz. Depending on the time of day and traffic volume, we reach Geschwister-Scholl-Platz at LMU in 10 to 15 minutes. Geschwister-Scholl-Platz was named after the Scholl siblings, who, as already mentioned above, studied at LMU during World War II and were part of the resistance group "White Rose".

Now we walk over Königinstraße or Veterinärstraße toward the English Garden. After about 17-20 minutes, we arrive at the Chinese Tower. In the 18th century, when the Chinese Tower was built, the Chinese style was just in vogue in Europe. The tower is 25 meters high and has 5 floors. It is a top attraction in Munich, especially when different celebrations take place at the tower.

We continue with the Japanese tea house Kanshoan. The tea house is also located in the English Garden; we have to walk about 1.3 km toward the Haus der Kunst, respectively Eisbachwelle, and soon see the Japanese tea house on the small island. It is famous for its Japanese tea ceremonies, which are performed here from April to October on one Saturday and Sunday each month. This lets us discover another part of Asian culture.

Now we move back toward the city center. We walk behind the Munich Residence to Odeonsplatz and take the subway to the Jewish Center. The center is near Marienplatz, as well as the Sendlinger Tor; we therefore have to walk about 5-10 minutes, regardless of which side we come from. The Israelite Religious Community is the second largest Jewish community in Germany. Here we can attend services at the synagogue, arrange a guided tour through the synagogue, or visit the Jewish Museum.

Less than 5 minutes from the Israelite Religious Community, we find the Bellevue di Monaco. For this, we walk about 150 m via Sankt-Jakobs-Platz to Corneliusstraße until the intersection with Blumenstraße. We cross the intersection and turn left after 120 m into Müllerstraße. After only 20 m, we have arrived. The café, whose operation is mostly carried out together with refugees, offers people of different origins and cultures the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas. It is an excellent opportunity to engage with other traditions, and in the meantime, you can grab a small snack to recharge your energy for the last stages of the route ;)

This time we continue toward Isartor. We walk along Rumfordstraße to number 25 on the left side. Here is the Munich Women's Forum. A meeting place by women for women* with initiatives in and around Munich. Exhibitions, coaching, workshops, and much more are offered. The goal is to support and accompany women in personal and professional topics.

Now we continue, less than 300 m, and we can already see the building of the Women's Academy Munich. The Women's Academy is located on the 3rd floor. The FAM conducts research in the field of gender and women. Networking among women is definitely possible at the academy! Additionally, we can also become members as private individuals. The academy's goal is to enforce equality for women in all societal areas.

Finally, we walk to Isartor station. Here we can take any S-Bahn toward Ostbahnhof. We get off at Ostbahnhof, go to the exit that leads us to Kaufring, and then walk along Wörthstraße until after about 3 minutes we reach the park named Bordeauxplatz. The green area was designed following the French model. In the middle of the square, we find the "Fountain of Hunting Animals." It is a beautiful conclusion to our route, where we can simply relax and enjoy the benefits of the lovely park!