Selina Bergmann, Autor bei Secret München

Construction work has begun on Lake Starnberg: Günther Jauch is modernizing the historic estate of comedian Loriot

For many of you, a trip to Lake Starnberg is one of the absolute highlights of the weekend, but a very special construction sign on the shore is currently the talk of the town. None other than TV legend G...

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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

Have you ever wondered, while strolling through the Viktualienmarkt amid the aroma of cheese, freshly baked bread, and a wide variety of fruits, how this unique place came to be? In the past, Munich resid...

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In 1926, the Münchner Kammerspiele moved into the Schauspielhaus on Maximilianstraße; 100 years later, the theater is opening its doors for a free 12-hour house party

Exactly 100 years ago, the Münchner Kammerspiele moved into its legendary home at the Schauspielhaus on Maximilianstraße. To properly celebrate this centennial anniversary, one of the last two remaining A...

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Walk-through architecture made from recycled waste and delicate spiderwebs: Tomás Saraceno transforms the Haus der Kunst into an immersive spatial world centered on our Earth

Visitors to the Haus der Kunst today suddenly find themselves standing before a massive structure made of hundreds of plastic bags sewn together. Shopping bags from various supermarkets and fashion bran...

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Your Weekend in Munich (October 23–25): Must-Dos & Insider Tips

The weekend in Munich is approaching and you don’t have any plans yet? No problem! Every weekend, we’ll let you know about the best events, the coolest activities, and what else you can do in the city. W...

The famous medieval spectacle is returning: The application period for the 1475 Landshut Wedding is in full swing, and there are over 2,500 roles to fill!

Imagine an entire city traveling back in time by centuries. It is precisely this unique feeling that will soon come to life again in Bavaria. At one of Europe’s largest historical festivals, the dream of...

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The event for bookworms: Look forward to two evenings with your favorite authors and stars from literature, culture, and music at Europe’s largest livestream festival

In October, Munich will once again become the ultimate hotspot for all bookworms and BookTok fans! Following a spectacular record-breaking year in 2025 with over 51,000 live attendees and more than 500,00...

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In 1796, Elector Karl Theodor granted the village of Au the right to hold a Dult; today, one of Munich’s oldest folk festivals, featuring around 250 stalls, attracts up to 346,000 visitors annually.

When the leaves around Mariahilf Church turn colorful and Oktoberfest is already over, it’s time for the cozy finale of Munich’s folk festivals. From October 17 to 25, 2026, the Kirchweihdult will once ag...

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Starting in 1996, the Kunstpark Ost shaped Munich’s nightlife; roughly 30 years later, the team behind the former DNA Club is transforming an old potato warehouse in the Werksviertel Mitte into the new cultural space SONDER

The Werksviertel Mitte district near Ostbahnhof is getting a new cultural space. The SONDER project is moving into the former factory halls. The site has a long history: where potatoes were once processed...

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This queer, Bavarian pub in the Glockenbach district brings a breath of fresh air to Munich’s dining scene

As soon as you step into the “fesch” pub, you’ll be greeted by light green walls, stylish decor, and a palpably good vibe. In 2023, a very special queer pub with a standing bar was created in the building...