Events & Festivals
Festivals in Munich: Oktoberfest, local fairs and dates
Oktoberfest runs from 18 September to 3 October 2027 at the Theresienwiese. For a different sort of day out, go to the Auer Dult for market stalls and…
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Nature
Isar River Munich: Riverside Walks, Flaucher and Swimming Rules
For a first walk along Munich's Isar, start at the Reichenbachbrücke or at Thalkirchen (U3) for the Flaucher. The river has strong currents and weirs.
Sights
Unusual Things to Do in Munich Beyond the Old Town
Try a drink on a boat above the street, a walk along the Isar or a low-cost Sunday at an art museum. These are three different outings.
Events & Festivals
Football in Munich: Which Team to Watch and Where
For FC Bayern's men's first team, start with the Allianz Arena. For TSV 1860's home fixtures, check the Grünwalder Stadion schedule.
Sights
Munich Old Town: Streets, Gates and Where to Start
Munich's Altstadt is the old town. Use Marienplatz as your starting point. From there you can walk to Viktualienmarkt for food, the Frauenkirche for the…
Churches
St Michael’s Church Munich: Visiting Ludwig II’s Tomb
St Michael's is a Jesuit church on Neuhauser Straße between Karlsplatz and Marienplatz. The church is free to enter.
Events & Festivals
Munich Events to Plan a Day Around
Choose an event by what you want to do. For design, Munich Creative Business Week runs from 10 to 16 May 2027.
History
Munich’s Coat of Arms: The Monk and the Münchner Kindl
Munich's small coat of arms shows a monk in a black robe edged in gold, holding a red book. The city's large coat of arms adds a gate and a lion.
Eat & Drink
Bavarian drinks in Munich: local gin, whisky and soft drinks
For a drink beyond beer in Munich, try a gin and tonic made with THE DUKE or The Illusionist. For whisky, SLYRS distils single malt in Neuhaus by…
Museums
Egyptian Museum Munich: Tickets, Opening Hours and What to See
Munich's State Museum of Egyptian Art is an underground museum in the Kunstareal. A regular adult ticket is €7, or €1 on Sundays.