Category Archives: Around Munich
Asparagus season begins in Munich
Spring in Munich means it’s time for fresh asparagus. In Bavaria in particular, the famous Schrobenhausener variety is seen as the epitome of asparagus. This traditional asparagus-growing region, with over one hundred years of history, became famous primarily due to … Continue reading
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The Munich Olympic Park
The Olympic Park in Munich is best known as the site of the Olympic Summer Games 1972. It remains the site of many sporting and cultural events. In addition, the park and its attractions are one of the most popular … Continue reading
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Springtime in the Platzl Hotel and its restaurants
The Pfistermühle Restaurant The Pfistermühle restaurant offers a truly special Bavarian gourmet experience. We spoil you with up-scale Bavarian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, paired with new creations and seasonal variety. Your journey through Bavarian cuisine will be accompanied … Continue reading
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Event Highlights: Spring 2013
The first rays of sunshine are bringing people young and old into the open air. The days are getting brighter, longer and warmer. As spring begins its return, people are drawn outside to stroll the streets and soak up the … Continue reading
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The Diocesan Museum in Freising
The Domberg Museum is the diocesan museum of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. It is located on the historical Domberg (Cathedral Hill) near the Mariendom in Freising. Overall, the museum has approximately 16,000 works from the last 2,000 years … Continue reading
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Winter sleigh rides around Munich
With the first snow fall the country takes on a magical appearance under a blanket of white. People are drawn to nature to take winter walks, build a snowman or go sledding. Another way to enjoy the magic of winter … Continue reading
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Lake Starnberger See and Lake Ammersee – Trips to the Five Lake Region
Munich is characterised not only by its many cultural and leisure activities in the city, it is also in the perfect location with its close proximity to the Alps and some of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria. The Five … Continue reading
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Spring trips in Munich’s surrounding areas
Of course Munich is worth a visit all year round, but it is especially nice to go on a trip to the area surrounding the Bavarian capital in spring, when the days get warmer and everything turns green. There are … Continue reading
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Circus Krone – a superlative circus steeped in tradition
Circus Krone in Munich is Europe’s largest circus. The winter programme runs until April 2012 and sees a total of 39 artistes, animal trainers and clowns from ten countries present their art and amaze audiences with daring performances, truly ‘hilarious’ … Continue reading
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The Munich Schrannenhalle – A Historic Market Hall to Delight the Senses
In October 2011, the Schrannenhalle once again opened its doors in the heart of Munich’s old town. In a way, it is an extension of the Viktualienmarkt food market, but it also very much has its own identity. It has … Continue reading
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