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27 things to do in Munich

Floating Beer Garden (Isar Floßfahrt)
Enjoy a journey on a traditional raft with music, dancing, and lots of fun

Tollwood Winter Festival
Check out this exciting winter festival combining science, culture, and lots of entertainment

Strong Beer Fest or Starkbierfest
Try this very special 'strong beer' or 'Starkbier' in German brewed by Munich's monks for centuries. The tradition is still alive, and the best breweries in Munich invite visitors to taste their special potent brews during the Strong Beer Fest

Schäfflertanz or Coopers Dance
Don't miss a chance to see this unique tradition which takes place only once every seven years

Munich Carnival, or Fasching
Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city

Springfest or Frühlingsfest Munich
The Munich Spring Festival offers a giant flea market, traditional performances, and even a beer beauty contest

Maibaumaufstellen (May Day Festival)
One of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations

Oktoberfest
The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine

Beer Gardens
One of the best ways to relax, refresh, and enjoy the shade on hot summer days in Bavaria is to visit a beer garden

Krampus in Germany
This scary demon can frighten even adults, so be sure you are ready to meet Krampus!

Tollwood Summer Festival (Tollwood Sommerfestival)
It's music time! Come and enjoy the best performers from all over the world

Urban Surfing in Munich
The birthplace of urban surfing attracts some of the best riders from all over the world. Try out your own skills or just relax and enjoy watching others

Auer Dult
Enjoy shopping at the traditional Auer Dult with its merry-go-round and ferris wheel

Christmas Market Foods
Visit Bavaria's picturesque Christmas markets and enjoy some great traditional food, sweets, and drinks

Munich Pride or Christopher Street Day (CSD)
For two days, Munichers celebrate CSD in memory of the Stonewall riots (gay demonstrations) in New York's Christopher Street in June 1969

Streetlife Festival
This outdoor party creates a space for people to experience the city differently

Eisbach Weltmeisterschaft (World Cup)
Chugging beer and swimming fun race in the heart of Munich

Stadtgründungsfest (Town Foundation Festival)
Don't miss the celebration of Munich's birthday

Munich Marathon
Run one of the most scenic European marathons, see major sights, and feel the goosebumps at the finish near the Olympic Stadium

Christmas Markets
One of the largest and oldest holiday fairs in Germany, a good reason to visit Munich

Georgiritt in Traunstein
A colourful horse pilgrimage is the highlight of Easter Monday in Bavaria

Munich New Year's Eve (Silvester)
Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany
Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

Montgolfiade Tegernsee
Get a bird-eye view of Bavaria's most beautiful valley

Krampus in Munich
Immerse yourself in a spooky Christmas tradition right in the heart of Munich