Obergiesing is a popular residential area known for its easy access to Munich’s city centre and to other idyllic places such as Ostpark and Perlacher Forst. The inhabitants call this area "Gateway to the South", as it is an important junction of routes and roads coming from different directions. Untergiesing, an area in the vicinity that offers numerous leisure activities such as secluded beaches along the Isar River or the romantic rose gardens hidden between the Isar River and Scheuerbad, can easily be reached from Munico. The village of Ramersdorf, is also close by, where you can visit the old town and enjoy the oldest beer garden in Munich, the "Alter Wirt".