Moving to Munich
What Is Considered Rude in Germany? Everyday Etiquette in Munich
Fred Ting explains everyday etiquette in Munich, from separate bills and toasts to ticket validation, quiet hours and deposits on bottles and mugs.
Absolute Munich Magazine
The Munich Blog
Local advice for Munich, from neighbourhood cafés and beer gardens to festival dates and Bavarian day trips.
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History
Munich’s City Colours and the Bavarian Flag
Munich's city colours are black and yellow, also described as black and gold. The white-and-blue stripes or diamonds are symbols of Bavaria.
Eat & Drink
Gans Woanders in Munich: pizza, cakes and an outdoor stage in Giesing
Fred Ting visits Gans Woanders in Munich: a wooden treehouse, hand-cut rosemary chips, wood-fired pizza, and an outdoor stage in Giesing.
Sights
Rindermarkt Munich: The Cattle Fountain and Old Town Square
Rindermarkt is a square near Marienplatz and St Peter's Church. It was once used for trading cattle. Today, look for the stone cattle at the terraced…
Sights
Munich Residenz: Museum Tickets, Opening Hours and What to See
Start with the Residence Museum if you want to see the Antiquarium and the palace rooms. In 2026 the museum ticket costs €10 for adults.
Eat & Drink
Poppi Farmer review: Australian-style breakfast in Munich
Fred Ting’s visit to Poppi Farmer in Munich’s Obergiesing, from the straw lamps to a grilled cheese toastie with kimchi. Includes current hours.
Bavarian Day Trips
Five Bavarian towns for lakes, castles and mountain trips
Pick Füssen for the royal castles, Lindau for an island harbour or Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the Zugspitze.
Sights
Bavarian State Library Munich: How to Visit and Use the Reading Rooms
The Bavarian State Library is on Ludwigstraße in Munich. For a sightseeing visit, look at the building from the street or check the programme for an…
Museums
Munich Glyptothek: Sculpture Highlights, Opening Hours and Tickets
Munich's Glyptothek shows Greek and Roman sculpture at Königsplatz. A standard ticket costs €6, or €1 on Sundays.
Art
Walking Man Munich: Jonathan Borofsky’s Sculpture in Schwabing
Munich’s Walking Man is Jonathan Borofsky’s 17-metre white sculpture outside the Munich Re office at Leopoldstraße 36. You can see it from the pavement.