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Munich, or: the symbiosis of leather pants and laptop, to paraphrase the CDU politician Roman Herzog. If the city were an object, it would almost certainly be a pint of beer. But although the national drink is not to be underestimated here, the Bavarian capital with its lovable banks, hip bars and picturesque towers to offer much more than just hops, malt and french fries. In order to take a look behind the tourist scenes, we asked our dear team colleague from Account Management Clarissa, who used to live in Munich, for hot insider tips. Ankush, one of her friends who was born in Munich and is a senior project manager in the media sector, has also revealed a few of his favorite corners to us. And because we’re writing this article in 2022, let’s get some inside info on the 50th anniversary of the Summer Olympics in Munich, of course, not missing either.
Arrival: By bus and train to Munich in an environmentally friendly way
Although Munich is home to the headquarters of the Bavarian Motor Works – aka BMW – and even enjoys its own postal code here, you’d better leave your fancy sled at home for this excursion. Because there are plenty of cheap and environmentally friendly alternatives for this trip from Austria. You can get a ride on the Flixbus from Vienna for 15 euros, from Graz from 21.90 euros. Do you prefer to travel by train? Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are available from 18.90 euros for punctual bookers. You don’t want to do without amenities such as sockets at every seat, more legroom and individually adjustable backrests? A trip in first class is also environmentally friendly and still offers a lot of comfort. In July we can find first-class tickets from Vienna to Munich with the DB from as little as 27.90 euros – and that with the modern Railjet, which takes you directly to the Bavarian beer metropolis in just over four hours.
Back in the summer of ’72
Munich is at least as proud of hosting the then Summer Olympics like on their football club. It’s now the fiftieth anniversary of the event and the city is correspondingly nostalgic. We asked the Munich City Museum what is planned for this year and we are enthusiastic about the variety of events. Personal Olympic stories and memorabilia are currently being collected in the storytelling café in the City Museum – from matchboxes to badges. These will be the big exhibition “Munich 72. Fashion, people and music“, which runs from July 29, 2022 to January 8, 2023 and will catapult you straight into the Olympic summer of ’72.
In general, the celebration of the Olympic anniversary will take place throughout the city this year numerous events and highlights instead, such as the European Championships from 11th to 21st August – the biggest multi-sport event in 50 years, which appropriately takes place in the Olympic Park. Incidentally, the park with the Olympic Stadium was built in just a few years for the major event in 1972 and is definitely worth a visit – if only because you are part of a Tour of the stadium’s tented roof construction climb and then either rappel down freely or whizz down with a flying fox. By the way, you can also visit the park and other important places of the Summer Olympics per Rad or rickshaw explore. So, sports fans, off to Munich!
What to see: Strolling and surfing in the English Garden
An absolute must when you are in the Bavarian capital is a visit to the English garden on the west bank of the Isar, Clarissa recommends us. It is the green lung of Munich and even larger than Central Park in New York! The list of things you can do here is endless: watch sheep, attend a Japanese tea ceremony, admire the Chinese Tower or the view from the Greek Ornamental temple of Monopteros enjoy. As you can see, things are more international than English here. You can even find Hawaiian vibes here: On the Eisbachwelle directly on the House of Art (also a hot tip!) you can visit professionals all year round surfing watch. Or – if you are already a little practiced – dare to surf the waves yourself.
A good reason to start your Munich vacation in summer – preferably in July – is the many different events at this time. For example, every year on the third Sunday in July the great festival of Japan in the middle of the Japanese tea house. Also in July you can from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. on the Kocherlball Dancing into the day at the Chinese Tower in Bavarian costume – an old tradition of the Munich domestic workers. The summer weekends also attract a large number of amateur actors who live in the northern part of the park regular theatrical performances perform in the open air. Another date that needs to be on your calendar: the festival of games, sports and arts from 01 to 09 July. Meet Olympians from back then, join the parade of athletes, cultural workers and co and try your hand at the Olympic disciplines during the Munich Sports Games. Be sure to stop by!
Where to drink: Munich 72, Wedding Chapel and Schellingstrasse
Especially on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Summer Olympics, it would be a shame not to visit this legendary eatery: the Munich 72. Formerly positioned in the Gärtnerplatzviertel, the bar moved to the scenic Glockenbachviertel a few years ago. Namely on the former premises of the Schneider-Weisse brewery. A stroke of luck, but not accidental: After all, the boss, Georg Schneider, is himself a regular guest at the 72. With the move, the once wild Hüttn has also become a little quieter. The Olympic memorabilia can no longer be found in every corner, but can be found compactly in one. And the old television, on which the opening ceremony of the Summer Games was running on a continuous loop, has now finally given up the ghost. That doesn’t mean you won’t find at least as much lovable charm and Olmypia passion here as before, though. Incidentally, the beer menu is also impressive with specials such as an ice-cold shandy in a stein and a Tannenzäpfle from Rothaus.
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If you’re looking for dim weekend date spots with cocktails instead of sports and beer, Munich’s Ankush has the perfect insider tip for you: this Wedding Chapel. “It’s my favorite bar, located directly at the Sendlinger Tor, small and cute – and the perfect location for a drink before you go clubbing.” If you still need motivation to shake, look into Fox in the university district and indulges in Liquid Cocaine – a mixture of coffee and vodka – which is particularly good here, according to Ankush. Are you longing for rooftop romance and hip hipster fairy lights? Then on to Transit Rooftop Bar in the Werksviertel near Ostbahnhof. If you want to stroll a little before leaving, you can stroll along Schellingstrasse. It’s the ultimate hotspot for students and full of cool bars and good restaurants, Clarissa adds. By the way, she recommends this for dancing the night away Railway station Thiel – an old train station that has now become a hotspot for great raves.
Where to eat: from classic to international
The was also converted Alte Utting – a former passenger ship that you can no longer find in the water, but on the former railway siding bridge in Munich-Sendling. The funny-stylish location is a mix of restaurant, culture and party location. When you come to eat, you can choose on board whether you prefer to enjoy the regional delicacies from the Donnerwirt such as bread on a stick, rosemary potatoes and scrambled eggs, or rather have your breakfast in the pizzeria, nibble on crêpes or Senegambian magic cuisine with lots of fresh vegetables, meat and tried fish. Also in Sendling, but also in Haidhausen, according to Ankush, you will find the best spinach dumplings in the city, namely in the special economy.
And if you feel like Italian, Ankush also has an insider tip in Maxvorstadt, Munich’s university district: Our house. This hip Italian not only serves super good pasta, but even cocktails! And if you’re looking for a good ice cream place for dessert, our dear Clarissa will lay it for you Ballabeni to the heart. “Looking for the best ice cream in the world!” is the slogan here, although they have long since created it themselves. In addition to a workshop aka an experimental room for ice cream varieties, you can also book an ice cream course with Maestro Giorgio Ballabeni himself to imitate the deliciously cold dessert at home.
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Our conclusion? Munich is so much more than Oktoberfest and FC Bayern. With so many insider tips and must-sees and dos, we could hardly decide what to continue whispering to you here. But a little self-discovery should not be missing on a city trip.
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*This article is in friendly collaboration with Munich tourism developed.
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