
February in Munich may be a chilly winter month, but the city offers – as it does all year round – great things to do and events to chase away the gray days. It’s not only the month of romance, crowned by Valentine’s Day on February 14, but also a time for special highlights such as the Oide Wiesn Ball, impressive light shows and hearty traditions. There really is something to suit everyone’s taste here!
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Magical music evenings: Music of Disney
February gets off to an enchanting start with a grandiose concert that brings the most beautiful melodies of all time to life. At The Music of Disney, favorite scenes from classics such as “The Lion King”, “The Ice Queen” and many other films come to life once again. Young and old alike will be whisked away to the magical worlds of Disney by the enchanting orchestral performance. So get ready, because an unforgettable evening awaits you at the Isarphilharmonie in Munich on February 2! Find out more about this spectacle here!
Isarphilharmonie Munich, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8 | More info & tickets
Oide Wiesn Citizens’ Ball
Fancy the Wiesn again? No problem – a real highlight of Bavarian culture and conviviality awaits you in February! The Oide Wiesn Bürgerball takes place on February 7 at the Deutsches Theater and promises to be a lot of fun. Look forward to traditional music, traditional costumes and the incomparable Bavarian joie de vivre. Of course, Bavarian delicacies such as pretzels, Obazda and beer are also a must!
The perfect harmony of light and sound: Enlightenment
If you are a fan of impressive light shows, you should definitely not miss “Eonarium presents: Enlightenment”! This spectacular show takes you into a surreal world full of magical moments. Creative light installations and visual effects take you on a journey through Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”. Light and sound merge into a perfect harmony that will take you away from your everyday life! You can find all the details about this unique sensation here.
Tobogganing, the classic
But February in Munich has more to offer than just indoor activities. If you want to enjoy the snow to the full, tobogganing is just the thing for you! Find out here which slopes are best for letting off steam. Grab a sledge and race down the hills full of adrenaline! Whether alone or with friends – tobogganing in Munich provides plenty of fun and action. While it’s still cold enough, seize the opportunity and get going!
Studio of Wonders
Get out of your everyday life and into a world full of optical illusions and immersive spaces that make great photo sets for your selfies. In the Studio of Wonders, you can not only escape the cold outside, but also experience something different. Infinity mirrors, a ball pool and many other surprises await you at this unique experience in Munich.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
A very important day in February is of course also coming up: February 14! Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is already in the air. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a movie night, an outing or a relaxing evening at home – there are plenty of things to do to spend the day with your loved one in the best possible way. Of course, you also need the right gift, and to make it easy for you, we have some great DIY gift ideas for you.
And to the singles: don’t hang your head! This day is not just for couples, but also a wonderful opportunity for self-love. Treat yourself to something nice or spend time with your friends – we have more ideas here!
Art Nouveau exhibition
Of course, a little art should not be missing from all these great activities. The exhibition “Art Nouveau. Made in Munich” exhibition at the Kunsthalle München is showing over 400 works of art from painting, design, fashion and more until March 23. It highlights the importance of Munich as the cradle of German Art Nouveau and exhibits works by artists such as Richard Riemerschmid and Hermann Obrist, who revolutionized life and art with new ideas.
Experience carnival, and that in Munich
An absolute must in February is the carnival in Munich from February 27 to March 4. You can look forward to a varied program with stages on Marienplatz and Karlsplatz-Stachus, where numerous music and dance groups perform on the carnival days. Particularly noteworthy is the “Dance of the Market Women“, in which the market women present their spectacular dances in extraordinary costumes on Shrove Tuesday. The preparations for this take months, and the costumes reveal which stall the market women normally work at. The people of Munich flock to the Viktualienmarkt early in the morning to secure the best seats.
Culinary tradition: time for lard pastries
Of course, the carnival season in Munich would not be complete without the delicious lard pastries that are on offer in many Bavarian pastry shops and street stalls in the city. Whether it’s Krapfen, Auszogne or Berliner – the lard cookies with their crispy outer layer and filling of jam or vanilla cream will make your mouth water. So if you are out and about in Munich in February, you should definitely treat yourself to one of these freshly deep-fried delicacies!