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Schwabing is a luxurious borough situated in the northern region of the capital city of Munich, Bavaria. This trademark bohemian area is divided into Schwabing-Freimann and Schwabing-West. An array of restaurants, beer gardens and clubs inset against expensive residential housing make for a lavish tourist attraction.

Schawbing’s popular parks and monuments offer daytime appeal to the area including the expansive Northern English Garden and overlooking the 25metre high Chinese Tower. Beer gardens and clubs abound, Aumeister remarked as a local favourite watering hole and Zum Jennerwein a frequented nightclub. Bars, bistros, and activities like bicycling, dancing and surfing saturate the area, encouraging prevalent social interaction.

Access to Schwabing is possible on the U2 subway line from the Munich Central Station terminating at either the Hohenzollernplatz or Scheidplatz stops. The autobahn A 9 ends in Schwabing making for easy vehicular access. Walking and bicycling are the most popular forms of transit around the borough itself.

The origins of Schwabing date back to before the initial establishment of Munich in the early 8th century, accounting for its old-town feel. After being incorporated into the capital city in the late 1800s,Schwabing became an entity of cultural sustenance exuded by its prominent artistic residents and rustic historical monuments.