Oktoberfest: 23 days and counting!

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Ok people, Oktoberfest is right around the corner so I hope that you’ve got something in the works in terms of a place to stay and even better yet— appropriate attire! Alright, hotels. Book one yet? I’d get started! Most likely, many of the “cheap deals” that you may be looking for are booked by now. Don’t take my word as the golden rule, look around to see if you can find anything near the Wiesn (where the festivities take place) or city center. If you’re...

August 28th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Announcements, Events, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, trains, trip planning

Barcrawl like a Expat

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“Expat”…what’s that mean? Well, I’m an expat, as are many of my friends, even my boss. The word “expat” stands for “ex-patriot”, which sounds a lot worse than it really is. It just means that you’re a citizen of one country while living in another. Wondering how the expat’s barcrawl? Well, I’m going to let you in on one little secret barcrawl that my friends and I always keep on the backburner when we can’t decide what...

August 11th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: barcrawl, clubs, Events, expat, nightlife, Restaurants & Bars, smoking bar

Oktoberfest is coming…START PLANNING!

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You may think that it is a bit too early to be planning for Oktoberfest, but in actuality, it’s about time to start booking! Hotels all around Munich book up way in advance, and of course, flight prices will skyrocket. Book your hotel…TODAY. Check out the various hostels, pensions, hotels etc as there are many many many in the city. If you want to go for your standard Marriot or Holiday Inn, that’s fine, but note that their prices will be higher than normal. Take any web browser...

July 10th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, dirndls, Events, hostels, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, Shopping, trip planning

Kids Delight: Wedding Day

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When clearing out my attic, I found a drawing I made when I was eleven. (my mother dated all my art works). A bride in a long ivory-coloured dress with heavenly-blue polka dots stands next to a groom. She sniffs at a bouquet of pink flowers. He wears a black three-piece suit. His top hat conceals his eyes. Red hearts dotted around their heads complete the picture. I drew this when I was deep in love with Peter, a class mate. Hearing his name spoken out loud made my heart leap. My secret wish was...

July 3rd, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: children, Events, kids

It’s Time for Tollwood

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Here we are at what is supposed to be a lovely weekend. So, what are you going to do? You’ve seen all of the major sights, gone to all the Museums and if you sit out in the Englischer Garten like you did last weekend you’re bound to be mistaken for a lobster. It’s time for Tollwood! Tollwood is Munich’s bi-annual music and arts festival in Olympia Park, which is celebrating it’s 20th birthday. In addition to some of the greatest performers and fantastic art shows, Tollwood...

June 27th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Attractions, bazaar, concerts, crafts, Events, Family Friendly, lounges, music, nightlife, Shopping, tollwood

Vlaggetjesdag: the First Herring of the Season

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Yesterday the first barrel of nieuwe haring was auctioned at €55.000. This year the proceeds will go to psychological healthcare. Every year another charity benefits. The first herring of the season is known as Hollandse nieuwe, groene haring or maatjesharing. From today, fishmongers are allowed to advertise this fish using one of these three names which indicates that the herring is still young. This salty delicacy can be savoured at any herring cart. Fork out €1.80, coat the herring with chopped...

June 4th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Announcements, Events, Family Friendly, herring, News, Outdoors & Recreation, scheveningen

Sunny Days are here to Stay!

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It’s absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous outside. So, let’s say that you’re done with the museums, and the city tours, and the palaces, and the Bavarian restaurants and the blah blah blah. You just want to sit down, relax and enjoy the sun. Well, where do Müncheners go when they feel the exact same way? They pack a picnic and head over to the Englischer Garten. Founded in 1789 by the Count of Rumford, the Englischer Garten is bigger than Central Park in New York City, but smaller than...

May 5th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Attractions, beer garden, chinese tower, englischer garden, Events, Family Friendly, outdoors, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, summer

Frühlingsfest is Here! April 11th – April 27th

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It’s spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and trees are returning to their lovely green state. What better way to celebrate the coming of this beautiful season than drinking large quantities of beer? May I introduce to you: Frühlingsfest. Barvaria is famous for its beer festivals and this one is relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Although less well-known than Oktoberfest and much smaller, Frühlingsfest offers most of what Oktoberfest does in the same location,...

April 10th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: Attractions, beer, Events, Family Friendly, spring festival

It’s time for Fasching!

... at a red light. But during Fasching, they gleefully throw all inhibitions to the wind! The weeks prior are dotted with Gala Balls and other Fasching Events, but it is the first Tuesday in the month of February where the Müncheners really get crazy! Most people either get a half-day or a complete day off of work so that they can all go to Viktualienmarkt dressed in their costumes (think Halloween but REALLY over the top) then drink themselves silly or into a comfortable sleep on the train. What...

January 31st, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0
Filed under: costumes, Events, Family Friendly, fasching, lent, News, shrove tuesday

Tollwood Winter Festival

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Lighting up the night sky at the Theresienweise is the soft glow of the green, blue and yellow lit tents under which tourists and city folk alike sit to enjoy musicians, international cuisine, drama groups and live performances. Some performances require that you purchase tickets (see website). While some may be wondering if it’s too cold to have an outdoor festival during the harsh Munich winter, they quickly change their minds as hot glühwein (spiced wine) is overflowing at only 2.50€ a mug....