Valerie Ritter, Autor bei Secret München

I have a passion for the written word and am interested in everything to do with culture and leisure. With my texts, I bring you closer to the coolest events and current happenings in your city.

Coffee Instead of Toilet Paper: In this former restroom, you’ll find one of Munich’s cutest cafés, complete with lounge chairs and a view of the greenery

Munich has many lovely spots where you can relax with a coffee or enjoy a spritz at sunset. And despite the abundance of beautiful places, most of us still end up in the Glockenbachviertel or Maxvorstadt...

Culture Escapes

Just 90 minutes from Munich, on the shores of a swimming lake, you can visit the museum of a painter and co-founder of the “Blauer Reiter” and admire Expressionist art with a view of the lake.

Anyone who lives in Munich and is interested in art is certainly familiar with “Der Blaue Reiter.” The almanac was published by Munich’s Piper Verlag and was considered an important work in the field. Ove...

Cinema

From pioneer to a city without IMAX: Germany’s first IMAX theater opened in Munich in 1992, but today there isn’t a single one here

Munich knows how to do cinema—the city on the Isar proves this time and again. Not only with its numerous movie theaters, ranging from multiplexes to alternative venues to open-air screenings, but also wi...

Escapes Wellness & nature

Just 75 minutes from Munich, you can swim at an elevation of 885 meters in a tranquil lake with a panoramic mountain view—accessible only on foot or by bike

There are quite a few beautiful lakes around Munich that draw us in on hot summer days, such as Lake Wörth or Lake Karlsfeld. But if you’ve ever had your fill of these (hard to imagine, we know), then it’...

Escapes

Just 50 minutes from Munich lies the Baroque “watchmaking town,” whose craft reached its peak in the 18th century and which is home to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful Rococo churches

Even in today’s digital age, when we all carry smartphones with us, analog watches still enjoy great popularity in some circles. They are regarded as collector’s items, status symbols, or serve as decorat...

Culture

In the heart of Munich lies a renowned exhibition venue that attracts 350,000 visitors annually and showcases art and design without maintaining its own collection

If you find yourself in the mood for art while strolling through downtown , you don’t have to make a special trip to the Kunstareal. Right in the heart of Munich, the Kunsthalle is a premier destination f...

Water Shortage in Munich: City Issues First Restrictions

Summer is the favorite season for many of us: long days, warm temperatures, and plenty of sunshine. Recently, however, the summer weather has led to a surge in water consumption that has significantly exc...

Escapes Wellness & nature

Just an hour from Munich, you can visit this swimming lake in the Blaues Land with its “floating islands,” which are up to 2,000 m² in size and weigh 4,000 metric tons

Bavaria is home to numerous beautiful swimming lakes, both natural and man-made, some with islands and some without. There’s certainly no shortage of variety, as each body of water offers something differ...

Music Things to do

That’s why every year on a Sunday in July, 12,000 Munich residents gather at 6 a.m. in traditional costume at the Chinese Tower and dance into the sunrise

It’s arguably one of the most beautiful traditions in Munich: the Kocherlball in July. When participants gather early in the morning in the otherwise still-empty English Garden and then take their turns o...

Things to do

The 6 Best Shopping Centers in Munich for Shopping, Culinary Delights, and Entertainment

There are days when you want a little bit of everything—browsing the latest fashion trends, meeting friends for coffee, or just relaxing. Fortunately, Munich’s vibrant shopping centers offer all that and...