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The Arctic and Antarctic in the heart of the city: Munich celebrates the world premiere of “Polar Worlds” with an immersive 360° experience space
In 30 days, the winter wonderland will open its doors: Just an hour from Munich, the Christmas Garden invites you to experience its sparkling light installations
Winterworld kicks off the season as Munich’s first Christmas market: featuring a talking moose and the city’s largest Christmas pyramid
In 1983, Helmut Fischer took on the role of the “eternal playboy” Monaco Franze; this year, his 100th birthday is being honored with a new photo exhibition showcasing over 200 filming locations from the cult series
From the Sphere to Königsplatz: Anyma is coming to Munich in 2027—tickets available starting in early November
Campana del Rey: An Underground Bar in Munich
Dreamrooms Munich: An Interactive Journey Through the Hopfenpost
Dreamrooms Munich: Immersive Exhibition with a VR Ball Pit
ARTMUC in Munich: Bavaria’s Largest Art Fair on Video
Metropol Kunstraum Munich: Old Gas Station Becomes a Gallery
Video: Tomás Saraceno Presents “Ancestral Futures” in Munich
Video from the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) in Munich
Munich Marathon: Emotional Finish at the Olympic Lake
Dorfbad Tannermühl in Bayrischzell near Munich on video
Munich Oktoberfest: Food Prices at the Wiesn in a Video
Oktoberfest Record: 1,200 km from Naples to the Wiesn
Bavaria Munich: Video of the View Over the Theresienwiese
Munich Oktoberfest: Cleaning Up the Wiesn at Night
2000s R&B Comeback in Munich: Video of the Stage Show
2007 Pop Hits in Munich: Live Video of the Show
In 2015, an unusual cultural project began at a former Munich livestock market: 11 years later, the site is home to decommissioned subway cars, painted shipping containers, and a crane with suspended gondolas
Curling on 12 lanes and cheese fondue through the end of February: Experience magical events at the Winter Festival at Nockherberg
Your Weekend in Munich (November 6–8): Must-Dos & Insider Tips
The Arctic and Antarctic in the heart of the city: Munich celebrates the world premiere of “Polar Worlds” with an immersive 360° experience space
Immersive Experiences in Munich: Here’s Where You Can Escape to Another World
The 9,000-liter original: For over 20 years, Munich’s Feuerzangenbowle has been the largest in the world
Nearly 50 years, one movie: This Munich movie theater is keeping its Rocky Horror tradition alive
Magic on the Isar: Munich Gets the World’s First Harry Potter Christmas Market
Curling in Munich: 8 Spots for Some Winter Fun
New on Prater Island: Munich Gets Its First Vegan Christmas Market
“I’m Walking with My Lantern”: How Munich Will Celebrate the Grand St. Martin’s Procession in 2026
In 12 days, the Schleißheim Palaces near Munich will become the setting for a special winter festival
In 2015, an unusual cultural project began at a former Munich livestock market: 11 years later, the site is home to decommissioned subway cars, painted shipping containers, and a crane with suspended gondolas
Curling on 12 lanes and cheese fondue through the end of February: Experience magical events at the Winter Festival at Nockherberg
Your Weekend in Munich (November 6–8): Must-Dos & Insider Tips
The Arctic and Antarctic in the heart of the city: Munich celebrates the world premiere of “Polar Worlds” with an immersive 360° experience space
Immersive Experiences in Munich: Here’s Where You Can Escape to Another World
The 9,000-liter original: For over 20 years, Munich’s Feuerzangenbowle has been the largest in the world
Nearly 50 years, one movie: This Munich movie theater is keeping its Rocky Horror tradition alive
Magic on the Isar: Munich Gets the World’s First Harry Potter Christmas Market
Curling in Munich: 8 Spots for Some Winter Fun
New on Prater Island: Munich Gets Its First Vegan Christmas Market
“I’m Walking with My Lantern”: How Munich Will Celebrate the Grand St. Martin’s Procession in 2026
In 12 days, the Schleißheim Palaces near Munich will become the setting for a special winter festival
In 2015, an unusual cultural project began at a former Munich livestock market: 11 years later, the site is home to decommissioned subway cars, painted shipping containers, and a crane with suspended gondolas
Curling on 12 lanes and cheese fondue through the end of February: Experience magical events at the Winter Festival at Nockherberg
Your Weekend in Munich (November 6–8): Must-Dos & Insider Tips
The Arctic and Antarctic in the heart of the city: Munich celebrates the world premiere of “Polar Worlds” with an immersive 360° experience space
Immersive Experiences in Munich: Here’s Where You Can Escape to Another World
The 9,000-liter original: For over 20 years, Munich’s Feuerzangenbowle has been the largest in the world
Nearly 50 years, one movie: This Munich movie theater is keeping its Rocky Horror tradition alive
Magic on the Isar: Munich Gets the World’s First Harry Potter Christmas Market
Curling in Munich: 8 Spots for Some Winter Fun
New on Prater Island: Munich Gets Its First Vegan Christmas Market
“I’m Walking with My Lantern”: How Munich Will Celebrate the Grand St. Martin’s Procession in 2026
In 12 days, the Schleißheim Palaces near Munich will become the setting for a special winter festival
Traffic chaos looms: Complete closure of the A99 will soon paralyze eastern Munich
In 1994, one of the highest-grossing McDonald’s restaurants in the world opened at Stachus, but in 2027, the Munich branch—which operates 23 hours a day—will close for several months
Munich’s first autonomous electric bus will be on the road for test rides with passengers starting in mid-November—and you can give it a try
Christmas Tree Unveiling in Munich: As of today, the 22-meter-tall silver fir stands on Marienplatz
The Scorpions will go on tour again in 2027 and will also stop in Munich
“Unfortunately, the decline of clubs is real”: Sweet Club must close after 9 years; Café Reitschule could be next
Bids starting at €1: The old Gasteig is auctioning off its inventory
The Espresso Monaco Returns: Take the Christmas Train to the Christmas Market
New 2026 Ranking: Munich Airport Secures First Place in the DACH Region and Second Place in All of Europe
New Athleisure Hotspot: The iconic U.S. brand Alo is moving into the former Gucci store on one of Munich’s most famous shopping streets
Pizza Pilgrims’ first German location opens in Munich: 50 locations planned throughout Germany
A historic cogeneration plant was built in Schwabing around 1906; today, the well-known outdoor brand Patagonia is moving into this industrial landmark and opening a showroom
Traffic chaos looms: Complete closure of the A99 will soon paralyze eastern Munich
In 1994, one of the highest-grossing McDonald’s restaurants in the world opened at Stachus, but in 2027, the Munich branch—which operates 23 hours a day—will close for several months
Munich’s first autonomous electric bus will be on the road for test rides with passengers starting in mid-November—and you can give it a try
Christmas Tree Unveiling in Munich: As of today, the 22-meter-tall silver fir stands on Marienplatz
The Scorpions will go on tour again in 2027 and will also stop in Munich
“Unfortunately, the decline of clubs is real”: Sweet Club must close after 9 years; Café Reitschule could be next
Bids starting at €1: The old Gasteig is auctioning off its inventory
The Espresso Monaco Returns: Take the Christmas Train to the Christmas Market
New 2026 Ranking: Munich Airport Secures First Place in the DACH Region and Second Place in All of Europe
New Athleisure Hotspot: The iconic U.S. brand Alo is moving into the former Gucci store on one of Munich’s most famous shopping streets
Pizza Pilgrims’ first German location opens in Munich: 50 locations planned throughout Germany
A historic cogeneration plant was built in Schwabing around 1906; today, the well-known outdoor brand Patagonia is moving into this industrial landmark and opening a showroom
Traffic chaos looms: Complete closure of the A99 will soon paralyze eastern Munich
In 1994, one of the highest-grossing McDonald’s restaurants in the world opened at Stachus, but in 2027, the Munich branch—which operates 23 hours a day—will close for several months
Munich’s first autonomous electric bus will be on the road for test rides with passengers starting in mid-November—and you can give it a try
Christmas Tree Unveiling in Munich: As of today, the 22-meter-tall silver fir stands on Marienplatz
The Scorpions will go on tour again in 2027 and will also stop in Munich
“Unfortunately, the decline of clubs is real”: Sweet Club must close after 9 years; Café Reitschule could be next
Bids starting at €1: The old Gasteig is auctioning off its inventory
The Espresso Monaco Returns: Take the Christmas Train to the Christmas Market
New 2026 Ranking: Munich Airport Secures First Place in the DACH Region and Second Place in All of Europe
New Athleisure Hotspot: The iconic U.S. brand Alo is moving into the former Gucci store on one of Munich’s most famous shopping streets
Pizza Pilgrims’ first German location opens in Munich: 50 locations planned throughout Germany
A historic cogeneration plant was built in Schwabing around 1906; today, the well-known outdoor brand Patagonia is moving into this industrial landmark and opening a showroom
In 1589, Duke Wilhelm V had a brewery built because he found imported beer too expensive for the Munich court; more than 430 years later, the historic tavern on the Platzl is a cult destination
Starting in 1972, stars such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Queen recorded their global hits at Munich’s Musicland Studios—today, renovation rather than demolition is on the agenda for the Arabellahaus
In 1913, Thomas Mann had his Munich villa built and wrote *The Magic Mountain* there; over 100 years later, a replica of the villa was sold for an estimated 30 million euros
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger worked and trained at the Herkules Studio on Schillerstraße in Munich—today, you can stay here at the Hotel Brunnenhof starting at €71 per night
Munich’s second-oldest building was constructed approximately 760 years ago and served as the court’s “Zerwirkgewölbe” starting in 1808—today, it has stood vacant for seven years and is slated for sale
A forbidden love, a death sentence, and an execution in the Danube: What began in 1435 at Blutenburg Castle ended with one of the most gruesome crimes in the history of the Bavarian dukes
In 1990, a German artist discovered inspiration for a sculpture project in India: More than 30 years later, 121 individually designed columns stand in the middle of a Bavarian meadow, just an hour away from Munich
In 1807, King Max I Joseph relocated the Munich market from Marienplatz due to a lack of space; today, the area—covering approximately 22,000 square meters and featuring over 140 stalls—forms the culinary center of the Old Town
Rain in Munich? These heartwarming indoor experiences turn even gray fall days into highlights
In 1792, “Theodors Park” opened its gates to all citizens; today, the park—under a new name—is the green heart of Munich—and is even larger than Central Park
In 1488, this church, with its towers standing just under 99 meters tall, was completed after only 20 years of construction; today, it still dominates the Munich skyline unchallenged
Meet Joseph von Fraunhofer: How a Former Munich Orphan Discovered the Dark Lines in the Solar Spectrum in 1814 and Revolutionized Astrophysics