Haidhausen

This place is a 60,000 square-metre entertainment mecca. After Europe's largest disco complex - located in the terminal buildings of the former Munich airport - had to close in 1996, the city had to find a replacement for the crowds of partygoers. It was called Kunstpark Ost KPO because of its location in a former industrial complex near the eastern railway station. Rumors about closing this area started soon and in 2003, it looked as if the days of the KPO were closing, so some of the clubs moved to an area 200m in the west, Optimolwerke. However, most clubs in the original area renamed Kultfabrik] remain open.

Kultfabrik and Optimolwerke and two more discos on the west end of the whole area are one big complex and most people do not distinguish whether they go to Kultfabrik, Optimolwerke, Kunstpark Ost or the "KPO" pronounced like the English letters. To have so many discos and clubs on a relatively small area is brilliant and efficient as there is something for nearly every taste. And if you don't get into one, there is always another club to try. The crowds don't arrive until midnight or later, but if you come earlier, you are more likely to get cheaper/free entry.

This trendy bar lies in the heart of Kunstpark Ost. Dressed in red velvet and serving delicious Thai cuisine - including cocktails - it's a great night out. During the week, there are cabaret acts and political/satirical singer-songwriters to be seen.

K41

FriedenstraãŸe 10, phone: +49 089/ 6389-2929, email: [email protected] (http://www.k41.de/). this is one of the latest attractions in kunstpark ost for munich's party people, who dance the night away to the sounds of mainstream house music. there is a great range of cocktails that match the party atmosphere in this club.

Freudenhaus

Kultfabrik, grafingerstr. 6, haidhausen. contains three different dance halls playing pop/hip hop, german music depending on the weekday and techno. popular with a young crowd. on fridays, girls get into "freudenhaus" for free before twelve.