Museums
Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich: tickets, hours and what to see
Pinakothek der Moderne brings four museums into one building at Barer Straße 40 in Munich’s Kunstareal. Standard entry is €10, reduced entry is €7, and…
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Sights
Juliet’s Statue in Munich: Where to Find It and Why It’s Here
Look for Juliet's bronze statue beside the Old Town Hall, between Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt. Verona gave the replica to its sister city Munich in…
Bavarian Day Trips
Haag Castle in Bavaria: Courtyard, Tower and Guided Visits
Haag Castle is in Haag in Oberbayern. Go for the view of the two surviving towers and the old castle courtyard.
Eat & Drink
Where did sauerkraut come from? Its origins and Munich connection
Sauerkraut is finely cut cabbage fermented with salt. Its name is German, and it has a long history in Central Europe.
Parks & Gardens
Ostpark Munich: Lake Walks, Michaelibad and Where to Skate
Take the U5 to Michaelibad for Ostpark's lake, beer garden and swimming pool. For the large adventure playground, start at Quiddestraße instead.
Events & Festivals
Munich Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Closures and Where to Go
Munich's main Christmas market on Marienplatz runs from 20 November to 24 December 2026. It's closed on Sunday 22 November and shuts at 2 pm on Christmas…
Sights
Allianz Arena Munich: Stadium Tours, Bayern Tickets and the U6
Choose the €25 museum and guided stadium tour if you want to see the players' tunnel and dressing room. The museum alone costs €12 for adults.
Eat & Drink
What is Obatzda? Bavaria’s cheese spread for pretzels
Obatzda is a Bavarian cheese spread made with ripe Camembert or Brie, butter and paprika. Look for Obazda or Obatzter on a menu.
Munich Life
Is Bavarian a language or a dialect? What you’ll hear in Munich
The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities describes Bairisch as a family of German dialects. Glottolog catalogues Bavarian as a spoken language and…
History
Alter Südfriedhof Munich: Visiting the Old Southern Cemetery
The Alter Südfriedhof is a historic cemetery in Munich's Isarvorstadt, a short walk south of Sendlinger Tor. The main address is Thalkirchner Straße 17.