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 Young musicians of the year |
Residenzstraße 1 Herkulessaal Munich 80333 Germany +49 89 2906 7263 |
Sponsored by Germany's first public service broadcaster, ARD, this event features a series of concerts by some of Germany's best young musicians backed by the renowned Bavarian Radio Orchestra. The first rounds of the competition are held in various venues around town; the finals, an orchestral concert and a chamber concert take place in the Residenz palace's fantastic Herkulessaal. The competition provides visitors with a great opportunity to see stars in the making. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique Soccer Stadium |
Werner Heizenburg- Allee 25 Munich 80939 Germany +49 (0)89 2 0050 http://www.allianz-arena.de/ |
Completed in 2005, the 66,000-seat Allianz Arena is home to the national football team, Bayern Munchen, and built just in time for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Designed by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron, the arena is unique with its round shape, and soft cover that is colorfully lighted for games. Rain or shine you can enjoy a loud, rowdy soccer game, within the fully covered, climate controlled stadium. It also boasts 106 luxury boxes for those wishing to go as a group. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Munich's best-known fair |
Mariahilfplatz In der Au Munich 81541 Germany +49 89 233 0300 http://www.auerdult.de |
The Auerdult, Munich's most famous fair, is held on Mariahilfplatz three times a year: in May it is called the May Dult, Jakobidult in July and Kirchweih Dult in October. The fair features hundreds of market stalls selling everything from crockery to second-hand clothes, dozens of food and drink stands and a fantastic fun-fair with dodgems, merry-go-rounds and a big wheel. Great for adults and kids alike. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Biannual opera festival |
Zellstraße 4 Muffathalle Munich, Bayern 81667 Germany +49 89 280 5607 http://www.muenchenerbiennale.de |
This biannual festival of opera and features performances by famous ensembles as well as premieres by little-known composers. Great emphasis seems to be placed on experimentation and musical exploration. A must for opera lovers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 World of Comics |
Sparkassenstrasse 3-5 (Alten Rathaus and Kunstarkaden) Munich 80331 Germany +49 089 651 19197 http://www.comicfestival.de/ |
A Mecca for children and grown-ups alike, Munich's comic festival contains everything that a comic-lover could possibly desire. Several stores offer collectors the opportunity to buy, sell or swap their magazines; there are also workshops for aspiring artists, lectures and autograph sessions by famous cartoonists and a cinema showing classic and contemporary cartoons. A great day out in the scenic Marienplatz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Germany's No. 1 Football Club |
Säbener Straße 51 Giesing Munich, Bayern 81547 Germany +49 89 69 9310 http://www.fcbayern.de |
FC Bayern Munich - the club most Germans love to hate - is by far and away the biggest, wealthiest and most successful football club in the country. With some 85,000 members and 1,800 fan clubs, the numbers speak for themselves. Winner of countless national championships, four-time European Champion and World Champion in 1976, Bayern Munich's star-studded team is the constant centre of media. Games take place in the Olympic Stadium and tickets can be bought at Säbener Straße or at box offices around the city. Catch a game January through May. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Carnival season |
Viktualienmarkt Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany http://www.muenchen-tourist.de |
Munich's two-month long carnival season (during which hundreds of parties and events take place) starts with the official "coronation" of the carnival Prince and Princess on the Marienplatz and reaches its peak on Shrove Tuesday with the dance of the market women on Viktualienmarkt. On Ash Wednesday locals queue in front of the Fischbrunnen fountain to rinse their purse. This, apparently, will ensure it will soon be full again. Make sure you can get to one of the carnival events if you are in Munich in January or February. See website's "event" section for listing of yearly happenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock until you drop |
Hansastraße 39-41 Munich, Bayern 81373 Germany +49 89 7695637 |
The Feierwerk-Gelände houses two of Munich's top clubs for rock and indie music: Hansa 39 and Hansa Palast. Both feature a mix of no-name and big-name bands from home and abroad. The clubs can accommodate 500 and 200 respectively and the acoustics are excellent. In July the grounds of the Feierwerk-Gelände host an alternative festival with concerts, art and street performers, including plenty to do for kids. Admission: Depends upon event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich film festival |
Sonnenstraße 21 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 89 3819 0411 http://www.filmfest-muenchen.de |
Inaugurated in 1983 and with some 200 showings every year, the Munich Film Festival is Germany's second biggest film festival after Berlin. As well as major movies from Europe and the US, the festival features a host of smaller, independent productions, retrospectives and children's films. All films are shown in the original language, often with German or English subtitles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drive In |
Sendlinger Str. 1 Munich Tourist Office Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 (0)211 6214 445 / +49 (0)89 2339 6500 (Munich Tourist Office) http://www.fisita2008.com/ |
FISITA stands for Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile. This trade fair is held once in two years, in different cities around the world. The main purpose of this exhibition is to project and share ideas of improvement and progress in the field of automation. The benefit of going to this fair is obvious - you get updated on the latest technology in automobiles and view cars of supreme quality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gallery of Contemporary Art |
Barerstraße 40 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2380 5360 http://www.pinakothek-der-mode... |
Eagerly awaited for years, the Pinakothek der Moderne (Gallery of Contemporary Art) opened in September 2002. It was the largest museum to be built in Bavaria since the end of the War, and houses four museums under one roof: the State Gallery of Modern Art, the New Collection (comprising industrial design, graphic design and applied art), the Museum of Architecture and the Count's Collection. There are permanent exhibitions on the four floors, with temporary exhibitions housed on the ground floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandy and Danny on tour |
Schwanthalerstraße 13 Ludwigsvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80336 Germany +49 89 55 2340 http://www.deutsches-theater.de |
One of the most successful musicals of all time and unforgettably performed on the silver screen by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Grease has now returned to Munich's Deutsches Theater. Beautifully choreographed and performed and sung in English by a young Broadway ensemble, the production has won great critical acclaim. Tickets can be obtained directly from the theater Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Ice-skating and more |
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 (Olympiapark) Munich, Bayern 80809 Germany +49 89 3 0670 http://www.olympiapark-muenche... |
Glide into the new year on skates! The well-known ice-skating show, Holiday on Ice, is held in the Olympia Hall and it never fails to delight local people and visitors from the young to the young at heart. Stars galore are featured in the chilly line-up even Katarina Witt has appeared in past shows. There is lots of cool action and entertainment for the entire family! For actual times and the lineup of stars, see the Web site and local newspapers in the fall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extreme adventure |
Messegelände Messe München GmbH (Munich Trade Fair Centre) Munich, Bayern 81823 Germany +49 (0)89 9491 1388 / +49 (0)89 9492 0720 (Venue) http://www.ispo.de/ |
The arrival of summer heralds complete daredevilry in Munich. The ISPO Summer Games see some of the best athletes come together to compete in several events. Held at the Munich Trade Fair Centre each July, some of the sporting antics are sure to bring on the goose-bumps. Fool-hardy skateboarders, skaters and BMX bikers battle it out in specially designed areas. Watch some of the world's fittest mountaineers prove their skills too. Thrills and spills are guaranteed! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museums by Night |
Vaarious venues Munich, Bayern 81823 Germany +49 89 3061 0041 http://www.muenchner.de/museum... |
Inaugurated in 1999, Munich's Long Night of the Museums has already become a popular favourite with local culture vultures. The concept is simple; each of the participating museums host on a special event and remain open until the early hours of the morning. The ticket price includes admission to each of the participating museums, free use of the shuttle buses and entry to a special, late-night party in Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun at the fair |
Hirschgartenstrasse 1 Hirschgarten Munich, Bayern 80639 Germany +49 (0)89 6975 9393 (Organisers) http://www.muenchner-volksfest... |
Although the Magdalenenfest has been celebrated since 1728, its venue shifted to the beautiful and massive Hirschgarten only in 1959. Celebrated around the time of the St. Mary Magdelene feast, it has something for everyone. Scores of vendors selling wares like clothes, jewelry, household items and more, tempt you into loosening your purse strings; while the food and drinks compel you to loosen your belt a notch or two. Rides like the mini scooters and Ferris wheel will keep the kids occupied. So pick up a chilled beer or some candy and explore the fair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping in a fairytale setting |
Munich, Bayern 80336 Germany +89 2 33 0300 (Munich Tourist Office) |
Amidst the aroma of sizzling sausage, roasted chestnuts, freshly baked gingerbread and baked apples, Munich's Christmas Market offers an array of handcrafted gifts made by local artists. Items such as toys, ceramics, woodcarvings, marionettes, candles, ornaments, and one-of-a-kind treasures are all available. The downtown district is lit with millions of twinkling lights that add to the fairytale atmosphere. Admission is free and takes place annually through December. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Play Time |
Liebergesellstrasse 8 Englischer Garten Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 (0)89 98 9388 (Münchner Sommertheater) http://www.muenchner-sommerthe... |
Held at Munich's expansive Englischer Garten (English Garden), the Munich Summer Theatre provides cultural entertainment to help you while away pleasant summer evenings in July. Watch a play in the open air amphitheater and join the thousands of visitors that throng here each year. Enjoy the event even more by carrying along a picnic basket stocked with your favorite goodies. In case the weather turns ugly there's no need to fret; there is a shift of venue to the Mohr Villa, and with plays held each Friday-Sunday in July, there are plenty of opportunities to catch all the action. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Marathon |
From the town centre to English Gardens Munich, Bayern Germany http://www.sport-scheck.de |
The Munich City Race: The route runs along quiet streets from the town centre to the English Gardens. There is a choice of two distances: 10 kilometres (popular race) and a half-marathon distance (21 km). Organiser: Sport Scheck and Abendzeitung Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oktoberfest for insiders |
Theresienwiese Schwanthaler Höhe Munich, Bayern 80336 Germany http://www.muenchner-volksfest... |
Though not as well-known as the Oktoberfest, the Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival) is smaller and just as much fun. In fact, the Frühlingsfest is a bit like the Octoberfest for insiders -the beer tents and fun-fair rides are still there, but the tourists are gone. Great news for all those who like the beer-swilling, oompah band kind of atmosphere but find the crowds at the Oktoberfest too much. It's held in the last week of April and first week of May every year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich Opera Festival |
Max-Joseph-Platz 1 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80539 Germany +49 89 2 2185 1920 http://www.muenchner-opern-fes... |
The Opera Festival is unarguably the most important event in Munich's musical calendar and attracts visitors from all over the world. The one-month-long festival is comprised of about 70 different performances ranging from operas to classical concerts and chanson evenings. Venues include the Nationaltheater, Prinzregententheater and Cuvillés-Theater. Most performances sell out months in advance, so it is wise to order tickets as early as possible. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Musical Tradition |
Spiridon-Louis Ring 21 Olympiahalle Munich 80809 Germany +49 89 3067 2202 |
This musical festival begin in 1984, created by two Antwerp students. Since its inception, the annual event has grown into one of the biggest musical festivals in Europe. With music ranging from rock to classical and performances by big name stars such as Meatloaf and Chris de burgh, thousands of fans throng each year to attend these outstanding programs. Call for admission prices and performance schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 World-famous beer festival |
Theresienwiese Munich, Bayern 80336 Germany +49 (0)89 2339 6500 (Touristen Information) http://www.oktoberfest.de |
The Mayor of Munich opens this Oktoberfest celebration at midday with the customary tapping of the barrel at the foot of the statue of Bavaria on Theresienwiese. For the next 16 days, visitors from all over the world join in the celebrations, try fairground rides and enjoy the beer and food in the enormous marquees. Oktoberfest attracts some six million visitors a year, most of whom enjoy the boisterous party atmosphere, accompanied by several mass (one-litre glasses) of beer. Admission is free. Cash only; credit cards are not accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summertime Festivals |
Coubertinplatz (Olympiapark) Munich, Bayern 80809 Germany +49 89 3 0670 (Olympic Park) http://www.olympiapark-muenche... |
The popular Sommerfest (summer festival) on Coubertinplatz is similar to the Oktoberfest, but is more relaxed, less commercial and aimed at a younger crowd. It takes place every August for two weeks. Another festival takes place concurrently: the Theatron Festival, a small open-air amphitheatre near the Olympic Lake which hosts all that Munich's music scene has to offer in the way of rock and jazz. The prices are reasonable, but do not forget to bring a blanket and some warm clothes if it's cold. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big symphonic events |
Rosenheimer Straße 5 (Philharmonie) Munich, Bayern 81667 Germany http://www.gasteig.de |
The living room for ambitious music fans, the Philharmonie is a major concert hall, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, under its star conductor James Levine, regularly performs here. The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Symphonic orchestra of Bavarian Broadcast) and other prominent orchestras also perform on occasion and the range of music varies from orchestral to choir concerts. Tickets can be bought online from http://www.muenchen-ticket.de or from the box office in the Gasteig itself. Performance times vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lyrical boxing matches |
Ruppertstraße 28 (Isarvorstadt) Munich, Bayern 80337 Germany +49 89 721 2749 http://www.substanz-muenchen.de/ |
Poetry Slam did not originate in Germany but, like McDonald's and Levi's, is a popular import from our American brethren. The idea of a verbal acrobatics competition with the public as the judge was first thought of by Chicago poet Marc Smith in the mid-1980's and was exported to Munich a decade later. The event takes place in the Substanz pub at 8p every first Su of the month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ice-skating in winter, swimming in summer |
Prinzregentenstraße 80 Munich, Bayern 81675 Germany +49 89 474808 |
From the end of October to mid-March, the Prinzregentstadion offers you the chance to spend a few hours ice skating, regenerating and letting your mind run free. You can give yourself the same therapy for the other months of the year, but then you have to use other lanes, as the rest of the stadium is transformed into an open-air swimming pool. Regional and local league ice-hockey games take place at the weekend during the winter. The high point of the winter season has to be the annual carnival celebrations on ice organised by Narvalla, the Fasching (carnival) association. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping in a winter wonderland |
North of city centre Munich, Bayern 35737 Germany +49 89 33 8133 http://www.schwabingerweihnach... |
Join the crowds during Christmas season in Schwabing, just north of Munich, that begins with a delightful juried arts and crafts fair. For over 25 years, this event has drawn thousands to browse booths of handmade crafts, ornaments, and gifts, a pleasant change from mass-produced items. Cultural performances, mulled wine, baked sweets and roasted sausages add to the fairy tale holiday atmosphere. Amid historic buildings, locals and visitors alike chat and enjoy the Old World charm of the city. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Six-day indoor bike race |
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 Milbertshofen Munich 80809 Germany +49 89 5481 8181 http://www.olympiapark-muenche... |
One of Germany's most prestigious indoor cycling races, Munich's Sechs-Tage-Rennen (Six Day Race) attracts some of the biggest names in cycling. Inaugurated in 1949 and held at home in the Olympiahalle, the race attracts up to 80,000 spectators every year. An entertainment programme provides light relief for spectators who may get dizzy from watching bikes whizz round in circles for six days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich's fairground showmen |
Bavariaring Munich, Bayern 80336 Germany +49 89 6975 9393 http://www.muenchner-volksfest... |
Every spring the Munich fairground showmen and market vendors organize a little funfair on the Theresienwiese. This stops the boredom before the start of the Oktoberfest: The Spring Festival of the Munich fairground showmen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The day of the goose |
Downtown District Munich, Bayern Germany +49 89 212 3970 |
A favorite holiday is St. Martin's Day. In remembrance of the 4th century bishop, it begins with a children's lantern procession through the town that begins in the morning. It culminates with a meal of roasted goose, the animal symbol of St. Martin. Admission to the event is free, but make your reservation at a local restaurant well in advance for the goose dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strong beer festival |
Am Nockherberg (Paulanerkeller) Munich, Bayern 81541 Germany +49 89 2339 6500 |
Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Festival) is like the Oktoberfest without the tourists. Known by locals as the 'fifth season', this centuries' old festival harks back to the Paulaner monks who used to brew an extra-strong beer to help sustain themselves throughout the fasting period of Lent. Every year on St. Joseph's Day (17th March) the first barrel of Starkbier is tapped amidst great celebrations. Local beer halls like Paulaner and Löwenbräu lay on special dances, parties and other events during the ensuing three-week period. Anyone intending to visit Munich during the strong beer season is advised to start training now. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich Cultural Experience |
Nederlinger STR. 78 Munich 80638 Germany http://www.theater-gut-nederli... |
First documented in 1362, the historic property of Nederling formerly consisted of farmland and was converted into a theater in 2003. Open year round, the theater hosts a large variety of cultural events, including music and dance performances, art exhibitions, and folk theater. Online ticketing is available for some performances. Refer to their website for Calendar of Events. The location also offers several dining options. Three separate guest areas allow visitors to choose between local fare, Mediterranean cuisine, or a sampling of beers from the brewery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concerts, cabaret and more |
Waisenhausstrasse 20 Olympiapark Süd Munich, Bayern 80637 Germany +49 (0)89 383 8500 http://www.tollwood.de/ |
Held twice a year (in summer and winter) at Olympia Park, the Tollwood fest is a cultural extravaganza. The summer event presents a lively mix of music, dance, comedy and cabaret—well-known and emerging artistes, theatre companies and comedians enthrall the crowds with their performances. Catch rock and jazz concerts with the likes of Hancock Quintet and Art Garfunkel on stage. So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets and head down to the Olympia Park for some scintillating summer fun! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World music and ethnic food |
Theresienwiese Ludwigsvorstadt Munich 80336 Germany +49 89 383 8500 http://www.tollwood.de |
The Tollwood Festival has established itself as a firm favorite among locals, quite probably because it makes a pleasant change from the oompah-band, beer-swilling type of festivity Munich is otherwise known for. The festival takes place every summer and winter, featuring live rock and pop acts as well as a smattering of jazz and world music bands, theatre ensembles, comedy and cabaret shows. There are plenty of vendors selling arts, crafts, food and drink. The little ones will enjoy several playgrounds, theatre shows and cultural workshops. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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