There is always something new to discover in our city: Here you’ll find stories, secrets, curiosities and hidden places that make up the Munich you can’t see with the naked eye.
Munich is home to several famous churches, but monasteries are more commonly found in the surrounding countryside, such as Weltenburg Abbey or Benediktbeuern. This is due in no small part to the fact that...
It’s that time of year again: On September 15, Bavaria will be the last state to kick off the 2026/2027 school year. But don’t worry—the next break won’t be too far off, and fall is bursting with events...
It feels like the Bavarian summer break has only just begun, but it’s already coming to an end. Today marks the start of the last week of vacation before it’s back to school starting September 15! Fortuna...
Only a few days left until the tapping of the first barrel—then it’s three weeks of chaos in Munich again. Especially for those of you who are visiting the Wiesn for the first time this year, the world’s...
The Wiesn has been around for over 200 years, and during that time it has evolved into the world’s largest folk festival. Internationally, it is best known for its hearty fun: millions of liters of beer f...
Munich is a city of over a million people where you’re never really alone. Every day, thousands of people flock to the Viktualienmarkt, the Glockenbachviertel, and Maxvorstadt. And yet there are communiti...
The countdown is on—just a few days left until we hear once again: “O’zapft is!” With these famous words, Munich Mayor Dominik Krause will open the 191st Wiesn on October 19, and beer can finally be serv...
In Bavaria, there are quite a few monasteries with magnificent churches to discover, such as the complex in Fürstenfeldbruck with the “Bavarian Escorial” or Baumburg Monastery with its Rococo gem, St. Ma...
Summer in Munich is a fantastic time to experience the city at its best. From beer gardens to open-air festivals to adventurous water activities—Munich has something for everyone. Here are some of the be...
What would the Wiesn be without its rides? Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a roller coaster enthusiast, or a carousel lover, everyone will find something to their liking at the world’s largest folk festi...