200th Anniversary of Munich’s Oktoberfest
... take advantage of warmer weather, Oktoberfest always begins in September. This year’s celebration is September 17 through October 4, 2010, in Munich, Germany.
The locals fondly refer to Oktoberfest as “die Wiesn” because of its location: Theresienwiese (map). The huge meadow was named for the bride, Princess Therese.
Because it’s a special anniversary, there’ll be an historic reconstruction of the original festival using an antique tent plus an exhibition of historical...
July 31st, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, featuredarticle, festival, Germany, Munich
Smart Beach Tour 2009 hits Munich
... afternoon at a beach? The sand, the sun, the hot chicks playing volleyball…Well look no further than the Smart Beach Tour which has come to Munich for the weekend. The
Theresienwiese, better known as the location of the Oktoberfest, has been transformed into a sunkissed beach spot where international beach volleyball teams have come to strut their stuff. For 0€ you can spend your whole Sunday starting at 9am watching the best of Europe spike their way into the finals. With the men’s...
June 13th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: competition, Events, Family Friendly, featuredphoto, Munich, Smart Beach Tour, sports, summer, theresienwiese, volleyball
Telekinesis to Play at Orangehouse
... upcoming album, no small feat for any artist.
I’ve been hooked on Telekinesis for the past month and am stoked that they’ll be coming to Munich. Starting at 10pm at the Orangehouse, tickets are starting at 10€. I would highly suggest spending your Tuesday evening at Orangehouse as Telekinesis is sure to fill your head with catchy tunes and hipster dreams. With its retro-pop façade, Telekinesis serves up an indie feel with lyrics that are free flowing and plays a perfect background...
May 28th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, Events, Munich, music, orangehouse, telekinesis, The Arts
Long Night of Music- May 23rd 2009
On May 23rd, Munich will be ringing with music from every corner, nook and cranny of the city. Munich plays host to hundreds of musicians a month. On any given night, city dwellers are provided with countless options, varying ensembles and multiple genres to choose from. Sometimes you just can’t go to every concert you would like to. Maybe you don’t have the time, maybe you didn’t know they were in town until it was too late, or it’s even possible that you didn’t even...
May 15th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concerts, Events, Family Friendly, festival, Munich, music
Thursdays for Thirty Somethings
... there is a get together called Über-30, more commonly known as Ü-30. It’s a massive event where the who’s who of thirty-somethings in Munich get together and throw one heck of a party. Last year, over 1200 Müncheners were in attendence. This year, we should expect no less. As this Friday, May 1st, is a holiday, and on holidays the people of Munich do not have to drag themselves from their beds to get to work, you can assure yourself that party goers will be out in droves on Thursday...
April 29th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: club, dancing, Events, Munich, over thirty, party, Restaurants & Bars
An Irish Evening in Munich
... me, after a few beers, you’ll be more than willing to try out a few dance steps from these masters.
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March 29th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: benefit, Events, irish dance, Munich, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, The Arts, tir na nog dance academy
Franz Ferdinand + Munich = Too Much Fun
It’s true! This coming Thursday, March 26th 2009, Franz Ferdinand will be playing at the TonHalle in Munich! You can find the TonHalle at the Ostbahnhof S or U-Bahn stop. Tickets are on sale for about 30€, which you can buy at the München Ticket website. Franz Ferdinand, named after the infamously assasinated Archduke of Austria, was formed in 2002 and has since become famous for songs such as “Take me Out”. Their new record, “Tonight” was released in January of 2009,...
March 22nd, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, Events, franz ferdinand, kult fabrik, Munich, nightclub, Restaurants & Bars, The Arts, tonhalle
Is there a Doctor in the House?
... at your hotel/hostel. Considering that you’re ill enough to go to the night Apotheke and not wait til morning, I would suggest option b as Munich streets are winding and confusing.
Here are some vocab words that may come in handy:
Krank – Sick
Kopfschmerzen – Headache
Blasen Infektion – Bladder Infection
Bauchschmerzen – Stomach ache
Erkälten (pronnounced Erkelten) – Cold (illness)
Kalt – to feel cold
Warm – to feel warm
Temperatur – Temperature
For...
January 21st, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: apotheke, health vocabulary, History & Information, medicine, Munich, News, pharmacy, sick, sickness
Helpful Links
Here are some helpful links for any visitor to Munich:
City Webpage:
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Map of Train Transport:
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December 6th, 2007 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: city, History & Information, Munich, News, train, transportation
Marienplatz City Center
Drawing millions of tourists a year, Marienplatz is the central square located in the center of Munich – and has been since 1158. Popular during all times of the year, its Gothic city hall houses the city council as well as the famous Glockenspiel, which chimes daily at 11 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. Figures in the Glockenspiel move to the Schläffertanz, which was originally performed in the Marienplatz in 1517 to observe the end of the plague.
Marienplatz acquired its name in 1638 after the Mariensäule...
December 3rd, 2007 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: glockenspiel, History & Information, marienplatz, Munich, tourists
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