The BMW Adventure Package at Platzl

Munich’s BMW World is one of the most popular sights in Bavaria, and not just because of its spectacular architecture. Besides the idea of creating a meeting point between the product and customer, a museum was attached to host exhibitions on various subjects as well as the highlights from over 90 years of automotive history by the Bavarian premium manufacturer.

The distinctive BMW Welt, honoured by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the highest architectural quality in 2008, the BMW Museum, with an exhibition area of 5,000 m², and BMW’s headquarters in the four-cylinder building, what is an example for one of the most worth seeing of modern architecture in Munich that fascinate about 3 million visitors a year. Together, they are one of the most visited attractions in Bavaria.

With the Platzl Hotel BMW Adventure Package, you can experience the past, present and future of BMW World up close and personal. You will be picked up from the hotel in an exclusive BMW limousine in the latest series and driven to the museum. Once there, you will receive a guided tour, after which you can explore the more than 120 exhibits at BMW World on your own. After exciting and interesting five hours, you will be picked up by your driver and returned to the Platzl Hotel.

You can then unwind from your busy day at BMW World in our “Moorish Kiosk” wellness area with sauna, steam room and fitness area. Spend two relaxing nights in one of our comfortable 4-star Superior rooms and enjoy our rich Bavarian breakfast buffet the morning after.

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The Jesuit Church of St. Michael

The Jesuit Church of St. Michael was founded as the church of the Jesuit college located in Munich at the time. It is one of the first Renaissance churches built north of the Alps and set the trend for baroque church design in southern Germany. The importance of the Catholic faith and teaching are shown not only in the church’s architectural features, but also in the history of the church to the present time.

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The History of the Jesuit Church of St. Michael

In 1556, Duke Albrecht V of Bavaria made an agreement with the Jesuit order, founded in 1540, to establish a secondary school in Munich. It was his son, William V, who then had the church and college of St. Michael built in Neuhauser Straße from 1583–1597. The school and church were run by the Jesuits until 1773, when St. Michael’s became the court church.
The Jesuit order has been back at St. Michael’s since 1921. The church was severely damaged by bombing during the 2nd World War and was rebuilt and renovated in 1944.
St. Michael also served as the spiritual centre of the Counter-Reformation in Bavaria and, as it did during the great social upheaval over 400 years ago, it continues to shape the lives of people in the city in the spirit of Jesus Christ to this day. Through sermons, retreats, lectures, daily confession and conversations, the Jesuits offer an understanding ear and guidance in a ministry mainly directed at the unchurched.

Design and Background of the Jesuit Church of St. Michael

The interior of the church is covered by the largest cantilevered barrel vault north of the Alps and the second largest in the world.
Inside the main entrance is a depiction of Jesus as a child. The story of Jesus’ life continues around the long nave, accompanied by angels, holding the instruments of his suffering in their hands.

The choir over the crypt depicts the resurrection, with the kingdom of heaven with Jesus reigning in glory at the pinnacle of the high altar beyond. This stands as a beacon of hope to the faithful that Christ will come back at the end of the time and bless all people in the city.

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St. Michael also houses a royal crypt, as it was intended from the start to be the final resting place for the House of Wittelsbach. St. Michael, therefore, is one of the most important resting places of the Bavarian rulers in addition to Theatinerkirche and the Frauendom. William V and his son, Elector Maximilian I, both requested to be buried in the crypt of St. Michael. King Ludwig II, most likely Bavaria’s most famous ruler, was buried in St. Michael, just like his brother King Otto.

The Façade

Duke Wilhelm V, for whom education was as important to Wilhelm V as were the city hall and the market, wanted the façade of the college, church and the square on which they stand to be an architectural highlight of his capital city.
Statues of fifteen rulers who had cared for the welfare of the city’s citizen form the procession behind the Archangel Michael, the patron of the church and the college. Michael is said to keep wickedness in check on God’s behalf and promote the goodness in humankind. Guarding the entrance of the church is a bronze statue of Michael triumphing over Satan (H. Gerhard, 1588).

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The church on Neuhauser Straße has been undergoing restoration since 2009. Among other things, the exterior has been repainted and the statues are once again in a brilliant white. In April, the scaffolding will be permanently removed and the restoration work completed. The major restoration project began after plaster and stone broke off the façade and fell onto the street below in 2007. The new façade will be dedicated with a solemn Mass on 5 May 2013.

You can reach the Jesuit Church of St. Michael from the Platzl Hotel Munich in about 10 minutes by foot. The church is open:
Monday and Friday 10 am – 7 pm,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 am – 7 pm,
and Sunday from 7 am – 10:15 pm. In addition to Masses held every Sunday, the church also organizes a monthly St. Michael Concerts. The church is well worth a visit and admission is free. For more information on dates and content, visit
www.st-michael-muenchen.de

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The Hard Rock Café – a cult restaurant in the heart of Munich

The Hard Rock Café is known worldwide for spicy burgers in rocking atmosphere. Nearly every significant world metropolis has a branch of this popular American chain. The chain now has 149 stores in 53 countries around the world. The concept has had enormous success in Amsterdam, New York, Paris, London, Berlin and Munich. Other Hard Rock Cafés in Germany are in Cologne and Hamburg. But the location of Munich’s branch in the historic old town directly across from the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl makes Munich’s Hard Rock Café something unique. Here you can get authentic American cuisine with an original Bavarian touch.

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History

Americans Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton opened their first restaurant at London’s Old Park Lane on 14 June 1971. Their regulars at the time included Eric Clapton, who let them hang a guitar over his normal spot to reserve it. This idea appealed to other artists and the guitar collection in the London branch just grew like weeds. The two businessmen enjoyed so much success that they opened more stores, especially in the U.S.. After several changes of ownership, the chain is now owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The organization operates premises both under its own management, especially in the U.S. and Europe, as well as franchise operations, especially in Asia.

The company’s success not only includes the Hard Rock Cafés, but also the chain’s hotels and casinos.

The Concept

Hard Rock Cafés are beloved around the world, not just because of the traditional American cuisine. Many visitors like to come especially for the restaurants’ unique atmosphere. More than 70,000 pieces from acclaimed music legends are owned by the chain. 150 of the greatest music-related memorabilia can be seen at the Munich Hard Rock Café on Platzl. The pieces are personally made available by musicians and hang on the walls of the cafés. Signed guitars, costumes, rare photos and gold records are part of the restaurants’ inventory.

The various Hard Rock Cafés have gift shops available in addition to their dining rooms. Visitors can buy souvenirs and clothing with the chain’s logo and the name of each city. These were especially popular in the 80s and 90s and were considered a fashion trend. Also on offer are cups, teddy bears, lighters and glasses which bring in collectors and visitors from around the world.

The Hard Rock Café in the heart of the Bavarian capital

The Hard Rock Café has been on the Platzl for 9 years already. In addition to its rock music and modern equipment, the restaurant also offers typical Bavarian elements. Since March 2011, the restaurant presents has had some new items on display such Madonna’s famous white bustier from her 1985 world tour. Memorabilia from German artists such as Jan Delay, Gentleman and Silbermond have also found a place of honour in the Munich restaurant. The restaurant seats up to 180 people. The lounge can also be rented for private events celebrated in a special setting. And the menu offers all sorts of culinary delights to suit every taste.The Hard Rock Cafe Munich offers both traditional American favourites such as burgers, ribs with homemade barbecue sauces as well as Bavarian versions of American cuisine such as the “Bavarian cheese burger”, all washed down with a frosty beer or a cocktail. For the right mood,there are regular live concerts and in the adjoining gift shop, visitors can buy their souvenir of their visit to the cult restaurant.

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It’s just a few metres from Platzl Hotel Munich to the Hard Rock Café, just across from the Hofbräuhaus.

Opening hours:
Restaurant:
Sunday – Thursday: noon to midnight (kitchen closes at 11)
Friday and Saturday: noon to 2 am (kitchen closes at midnight)

Sales:
Monday – Sunday: 10 am to midnight

 

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Munich Event Highlights for the first half of 2013

The new year has just begun, and many highlights on Munich’s calendar of events are on the horizon. Festivals, arts and culture, sports or concerts—there’s something for everyone. Due to its central location in the city’s old quarter, the Platzl Hotel Munich is the ideal starting point for your day or evening out. We’ve put together some of the many exhibitions and events you can look forward to in the first half of the year. Let us know if you have any additional tips or highlights which should be listed here. We look forward to your comments.

Concerts & Shows

The world-famous musical Cats, the winter programme of the Krone traditional circus and concerts by international stars are just some of the event highlights in the first half of 2013:

  • Cats – the Musical (19 Jan – 24 Feb in a distinctive theatre tent on Westendstraße)

One of the most successful musicals of all time is coming to Munich and will once again tell the story about the annual gathering of a colourful cat community in an old London back garden.

  • Circus Krone Winter Programme (until 7 Apr)

The largest circus in Europe is bringing new thrills and excitement to Munich again this year with a new winter programme. The highlight of the show is the Korean high-wire act Pjöngyang who perform their stunts at some giddy heights.  Read more in our blog post about Circus Krone..

  • Holiday on Ice (31 Jan – 10 Feb, Olympiahalle)

With the new show “Speed”, Holiday on Ice is breaking all speed records. The audience will hold its breath often as you witness lots of action, acrobatics and fabulous dance routines.

  • Ronan Keating (15 Feb, Olympiahalle)

The Irish singer makes a stop in Munich during his Germany to present his recently released album “Fires”.


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  • Eros Ramazzotti (5 Apr, Olympiahalle)

With his new album “NOI”, the Italian pop star is on an extensive European tour.

  • Bon Jovi (18 May, Olympic Stadium)

2013 will be a good year for all Bon Jovi fans. With their “Because We Can – The Tour” the rocks giants are ready to start again.

  • Bruce Springsteen (26 May, Olympic Stadium)

The 20-time Grammy winner and Oscar-winner is back on tour with the E Street Band, bringing the past and present of rock music to the stage once again.

  • Depeche Mode (1 Jun, Olympic Stadium)

The British pop giants are back and will win their fans’ hearts once again as they go on a world tour.

  • Xavier Naidoo (23 Jun, Königsplatz)

He is considered one of the most popular and most enduring performers in Germany. Let yourself be inspired with his thoughtful lyrics in an open-air concert on Königsplatz.

Arts & Culture

In Munich, culture and tradition are an integral part of everyday life. And once again, this year has some fascinating exhibitions and the opera masterpiece Carmen waiting for you:

  • Carmen (29 Jan – 06 Feb, Bavarian State Opera)

After being initially rejected by the public, the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is now seen as one of the greatest achievements in the history of opera, an honour its composer never experienced.

  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel Exhibition (1 Feb – 12 May, Hypo Kunsthalle)

For the first time in Munich, more than 300 objects of the Prussian genius will be on display, giving a broad insight into the life and works of one of the most notable pioneers of classicism.

  • Open End – The Goetz Collection (until 7 Apr, Haus der Kunst)

“Open End” is the fourth presentation of works from the collection of Ingvild Goetz. This collection, with more than 500 works, is the most prestigious of its kind in Europe.

  • Hiroshi Sugimoto Revolution (until 10 Feb, Brandhorst Museum)

Regarded as the most famous photographer of our time, Sugimoto wants his photographs to move people to go back into the past and remember where they come from and how they came to be.

Festivals & Events

From the Mai-Dult to the Opera Festival, Munich offers a varied program of festivals and events:

  • Dance of the Market Women (12 Feb, Viktualienmarkt)

The highlight of the Munich street carnival takes place each year on Shrove Tuesday at 11 o’clock on the Viktualienmarkt.

  • Strong Beer Festival (27 Feb, Nockherberg)

The end of the carnival season means the start of Bavaria’s strong beer season, which, like Oktoberfest, is an integral part of the Munich calendar. The Strong Beer Festival at Nockherberg is legendary and well-known far beyond the borders of Bavaria.

  • Mai-Dult (27 Apr–5 May, Mariahilfplatz)

Over approximately 22,000 m2, some 300 market traders and performers invite the public to nine days of shopping, fun and spectacle. Learn more in our blog post about the Mai-Dult.

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  • City’s Birthday Festival (15–16 Jun, Marienplatz)

The city of Munich celebrates its 855th birth with about 450,000 visitors dancing, wearing traditional garb and musical entertainment on the Marienplatz.

  • Munich Film Festival (28 Jun –6 Jul)

The Munich Film Festival is the second largest film festival in Germany. The international, European or German premières of films, documentaries, short films and television films are shown.

  • Classic Open Air Odeonsplatz (6–7 Jul)

In July this year, the Odeonsplatz is transformed into a special open-air concert hall. The Munich Philharmonic and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and soloists Rolando Villazón, Thomas Hampson and Martin Grubinger will perform at the classical music event of the year.

  • Opera Festival (27 Jun–31 Jul)

With over 30 opera performances at the Bavarian State Opera, you will experience a varied and high-quality program. The festival this year will focus on composers Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi.

Sports

Humankind has loved sport for centuries. In Munich, with its two Bundesliga clubs, it is especially football that is always the source of new highlights.

Champions League and Bundesliga matches

Bayern has already been named Autumn champions. Now comes the thrilling battle for the championship trophy for the second time and the crucial question remains is whether a club can still catch up with the German record champions?
It will remain exciting in the Champions League. Three German teams start as group winners in the second round—that’s a first in the history of the Champions League.Bayern is especially motivated to hold the treasured champion’s cup in their hands this season after losing the finale last year. Take in the action at a football match in Munich’s Allianz Arena. Because tickets are in high demand, make sure you start looking early.

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Special wines at Restaurant Pfistermühle

In the middle of Munich’s old town, Restaurant Pfistermühle offers exquisite Bavarian food and a impressive selection of wines from Franconia and abroad in a lovingly restored vault of the ducal mill dating back to 1573. Beloved German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has said that life is too short to drink bad wine. The Pfistermühle is the ideal place for all those who are looking for a particularly good wine. The extensive wine list includes many wines from Germany, France, South Africa and many other countries, with something suitable for every taste and in various price categories.

At this point,we would like to highlight two special, world-class wines:

The first is the ChâteauMargaux (2004). This silky, refined Bordeaux from the Château Margaux estate in the Médoc in Bordeaux convinces by its finesse, its classic elegance and its excellent fruit intensity. This winery is well known for producing one of the most famous wines in the world and has carried the title Premier Grand Cru since 1855, an honour it shares with only four other châteaux. At Pfistermühle, a 750 ml bottle of ChâteauMargaux 2004 is on offer for €495.00.
The second is the Château Lynch Bages (1989) from the winery of the same name in the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux. The 1989 Lynch Bages was rated by famous American wine critic Robert Parker with 95 out of 100 points and received the designation “outstanding”. This wine impresses with its highly concentrated fruit flavors, as well as its strong, powerful and full-bodied taste which it uses to its enormous potential. The price of a 750ml bottle of this exceptional wine is €520.00.
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Convince yourself with our diverse range of wines with lunch or dinner at Restaurant Pfistermühle.

 

 

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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 of art and Christian ministry. It is thus one of the largest religious museums in the world outside the Vatican and receives about 30,000 visitors annually. Since 1 January 2012, theologian and folklorist Christoph Kürzeder is director of the museum.

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History

The museum was founded by Julius Cardinal Döpfner, Archbishop of Munich and Freising and opened in 1974 in the late classical building built by Matthias Berger. It was intended to be open to the public under the management of the archdiocese.
The opening ceremony took place on the west end of the Domberg on the site of the former collegiate church of St Andreas. The core of the museum’s collection is the collections donated by Joachim Sighart in 1857 and Heinrich Gotthard in 1864, with additions over the following decades.

The Collection

Over a display space of 4,800 m2 visitors can view a wealth of high-quality mediaeval pieces, nativity scenes from Bavaria, Bohemia andTyrol, the royal nativity scene from Naples and the nativity scene formerly displayed in the cathedral. In addition, the Freising cathedral treasure and the icon collection are on display on the ground floor. Modern works, yearly special exhibitions and objects of historically significant artists like Erasmus Grasser, Jan Polack, Lucas Cranach and Hans Leinberger and works by modern artists such as Alexej von Jawlensky and Rupprecht Geiger round out the museum’s diverse offerings.

picture source: Diözesanmuseum Freising/ Thomas Dashuber

Over a chronological tour from Romanesque to Rococo spread over three floors, the museum displays paintings and sculptures from late Gothic winged altars, stained glass, reliquaries, medals, coins and vestments. The museum devotes much attention to the transformation of the 19th Century into modernity Artists such as Fritz von Uhde, GebhardFugel and Karl Caspar let visitors rediscover the close relationship between art and the church. In addition, there is a large exhibition of religious folk art, reflecting mainly objects of Bavarian piety such as votive gifts, rosaries, devotional prints, convent embroidery and unique biblical tiles.

The current special exhibit “Love Child” (Seelenkind) has been extended due to high demand to 3 March 2013. It shows the intimate relationship of a nun to the Child Jesus, from her reception into the novitiate to daily practices in honour of the Child Jesus, and is dedicated to the ways the newborn Christ is displayed in the Bavarian convents. On display are a number of Christ Childs, paintings and convent embroideries.

picture source: Diözesanmuseum Freising/ Thomas Dashuber

Direction and Opening Times

From Platzl Hotel Munich, you can reach Freising cathedral with suburban train S1 from Marienplatz towards Freising (terminus) in 40 minutes. From there it is about 15 minutes’ walk to the Cathedral Hill.
If you’re travelling by car, the best route is to take the Autobahn towards Deggendorf and exit at Freising after about 40 minutes to the Cathedral.
The museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am–5 pm. Admission is €6 for adults. The museum is closed on Mondays.

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The Theatiner Church – a historic jewell in the City

The striking yellow of the Theatiner Church at Odeonsplatz reaches upward into the blue-white heaven of Bavaria. The facade of the Catholic Hof- and Stifts Church of the St. Kajetan Theatiner Order, known as the Theatiner Church, is among the most splendid of the city’s buildings. It was the first church in Italian late Barock style to be built north of the Alps. However, it is in the interior where the beauty of the Barock, with its restrained white decoration, is really to be seen. And it is the contrast between exterior and interior which make St. Kajetan one of the most fascinating churches in Munich.

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The History

The Theatiner Church was built in gratitude for the long-awaited birth of the heir to the throne Max Emanuel, when his parents Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide von Savoyen asked the Italian Agostino Barelli in 1662 to build the “most beautiful and precious Church”. The ground-stone was laid soon afterwards on 29 April 1663 and building was begun. Due to an argument between the architect and the constructor site manager in 1674, the facade of the Theatiner Church was left unfinished for nearly 100 years after the inauguration until after 1765, when François de Cuvilliés presented a Rococo design which his son François de Cuvilliés the Younger completed.
The Church suffered severe damage during the Second World War, and had to be rebuilt from 1946 to 1955.

The Theatiner Church is today under the care of the Dominican Order, who have had a small community within St. Kajetansince 1954.

The Interior – Totally in White

Upon entering the Church, most visitors are left surprised. Lorenzo Petri and Giovanni Viscardi worked on the interior from 1674, leaving a large part of it in a restrained and simple white. In contrast, the decoration, with its massive columns, filigree plaster work and magnificent 70 metre high cupola, is spectacular. The majestic altar is especially impressive, with its larger-than-life statues which elegantly compliment the all-round work of art, that the Theatiner Church is.

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The Royal Crypt

The Theatiner Church, in line with its status as a Church of the Court, has always housed a royal crypt. The Church is, together with the St. Michael Church and the Frauenkirche, one of the most important sites for graves of the Bavarian ruling house, the Wittelsbacher. Notable is the tradition of burying the hearts of the deceased Royals in the “Altöttinger Gnadenkapelle”. The Royal Crypt currently houses the remains of 49 members of the ruling family. Among them are Emperor Charles VII, King of Greece Otto I, Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide von Savoyen, as well as Prince Regent Leopold von Bayern.

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Platzl Hotel Munich – Insider Tip

When the Theatiner Church was built, there were already many buildings in the Theatinerstrasse through to the corner of Briennerstrasse. The context therefore led to the facade being very long. The facade of the Church now, in the absence of buildings which existed at the time of its construction, seems particularly splendid when seen from the open space of Odeonsplatz, whereas the filigree and nobel architecture are best appreciated from the perspective of the narrow streets towards Marienplatz. It would therefore be worth your while to spend some time during a walk in the city discovering and admiring the beauties of St. Kajetan.

Mass in the Theatiner Church

The doors of the Theatiner Church are open daily for visitors and for Mass between 6.30 to 20.00. During the Christmas Season, the programme is extended to included several special Advent Masses. You will find more information underwww.theatinerkirche.de

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The Hofstatt – A new Shopping Boulevard in Munich’s City Centre

There is hardly another part of Munich’s historic centre which is so well suited to a pleasant stroll as Sendlinger Strasse. The connection between Marienplatz and the Gothic style Sendlinger Tor in Sendling has existed since the 14th century. Flanked by heritage buildings such as the Assam House, the Assam Church or the Presbytery of St. Johann Nepomukfrom the late Barock, Sendlinger Strasse offers a unique historic setting for strolling and shopping.

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In April 2012, the City Council decided to turn the part of the street between Hackenstrasse and Färbergraben into a pedestrian zone. At the same time, the City Planners planned a new shopping passage for the area, the “Hofstatt”. Work began in mid-2012 to convert the former Süddeutsche Zeitung / Abendzeitung building into a shopping centre.
The aim is to turn the multi-level building into a mixed-use shopping complex of 18,000 square metres housing offices, apartments, gastronomy and retail stores. Munich will thereby extend its wide range of shopping opportunities with top names such as Adidas, Bartu, Gant, Depot or Humanic. An American trend label which has till now not been represented in Munich, Abercrombie & Fitch, has also opened its flagship store in the Hofstatt at the end of 2012. The queues which eagerly await the opening of the imposing doors in order to visit the 3,000 square metres of shopping opportunities demonstrate that the Hofstatt will be a positive extension of the popular pedestrian zone in the Kaufinger Strasse. The conversion should be completed by the beginning of 2013, when Munich will become another point in shopping attractiveness.

The shopping boulevard will feature several special points, such as the artificial stone slabs used for the ground surfaces. These, with anthracite coloured basalt strips, will make the street surface sparkle. Another particularity is the ban on street planting for the whole Sendlinger Strasse, in order to underline Middle Age origins of Munich’s historic centre. The project to redesign the street will cost around 1.1 mill. Euro, and will ensure enough opportunity for leisurely strolling and shopping in Munich’s beautiful and old city centre.

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If you cross Marienplatz immediately after leaving Platzl Hotel Munich, you will be in Sendlinger Strasse within a few minutes.

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New Entertainmentsystem in the Platzl Hotel Munich

Our guests are now invited to enjoy our new Entertainment System. After spending a wonderful day in the capital city of Bavaria, you are welcome to relax in one of our comfortable rooms and to benefit from the latest technology.

In each of the 167 rooms, a 32 inch HD-TV turns watching television into an Entertainment Experience. The integrated Electronic Programme Guide makes choosing a programme even easier. Instead of consulting a traditional programme magazine, you now have the possibility of viewing all the relevant information directly on the television screen. In addition to the station information, under the heading “Hotel A-Z” you will find everything you need to know about Platzl Hotel Munich. From you room, for example, you can peruse the menu and choose what you want to eat in our Restaurant Pfistermühle that evening.

After a relaxing evening meal, make yourself comfortable in your room and enjoy the choice from around 60 SD and 12 HD Blockbusters from our Video on Demand service, offered in various languages. In addition, over 40 Radio and 60 TV channels from over 10 countries offer you a wide spectrum of evening’s entertainment. When you check into our Hotel, our reception will adjust the 11 language interface according to your nationality.

The television in your room may also be programmed to wake you gently in the morning. The new TV system also offers two internet Widgets providing up-to-date on-call weather and flight information.

Surfing the internet from your laptop or smartphone is now simpler in Platzl Hotel Munich. Our freeWireless LAN network is available throughout the Hotel, in addition to the free LAN connection available in your room.

Come and try out our new Entertainment System while spending a few relaxing days in Platzl Hotel Munich.

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Event highlights in Munich for the winter of 2012/13

The first snow has already fallen, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler. By taking a leisurely stroll through Munich’s old town, the smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine brings thoughts of that cosy time of the year to the forefront. Once again Munich will be offering a variety of events during the cold season so that one can enjoy the best times of winter.

We have put together, here, a selection of the most exciting shows and events for you.

Art highlight: Magnificent Manuscripts

Sports Highlight: FSI Ski World Cup 2013

Cultural and Event Highlights: Tollwood Winter Festival, GOP variety “Light”, Aida Night of the Proms, Christmas markets 2012 in Munich, Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour”

Magnificent Manuscripts – Treasures of Book illumination from 780 – 1180 AD (10.19.2012 – 13.01.2013, Kunsthalle at the Hypo-Kulturstiftung (Hypo Cultural Foundation))

This unique exhibition ” Magnificent Manuscripts ” is open until 13 January 2013 at the Kunsthalle of the Hypo-Kulturstiftung (Hypo Cultural Foundation) and offers visitors an overview of the earliest works of German book illumination. Visitors can expect around 80 manuscripts from the Bavarian State Library and three outstanding exhibits from the Bamberg State Library. Works from the Carolingian period, as well as works of Ottoman art and the Romantic period are included. Do not allow yourself to miss the exhibition of the 100 year old testimonies of cultural heritage. The exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on 21.12 and is only open to 2 p.m. on the 31.12. For more information, please visit: www.kultmuenchen.de

FIS Ski World Cup 2013 – Parallel Slalom (01.01.2013, Olympic Park)

On the 1st of January 2013 Munich re-starts with a particular highlight of the winter sports season. The slalom elite meet at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in the Olympic Park. Up to 25,000 enthusiastic fans of winter sports can then follow races over the 200 metre course from the top of the Olympic mountain to the Olympic lake. The event begins at 4 p.m. A coordinated program with information booths, music and stalls selling hot food and drinks around the Coubertinplatz provide the perfect complement to the event. For information and tickets please visit: www.muenchenticket.de/guide/tickets/mplv/Parallelslalom.html

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Tollwood Winter Festival 2012 (27.11. – 31.12.2012, Theresienwiese)

Once again this year, the Tollwood Winter Festival offers a varied program. “Power Up” is the motto that draws attention to the changes in energy. Aside from the famous Christmas market with its international arts and crafts and the bio-certified organic gastronomy festival, visitors to “e-business” can obtain fascinating information on the subject of energy. In the Circus Tent four different circuses and four cultures from Vietnam, Morocco, Colombia and the Czech Republic are to be expected. Find out more about the attractions of the festival at: www.tollwood.de

GOP Variety – “Light” (01.11.2012 – 06.01.2013, GOP Variété Theater Munich)

Be fascinated by the humorous entertainment and top-class artistry of the performers at the GOP Variété Theater in Munich. You can expect a show combined with the varied use of light and an impressive production of body art to be a breath taking sensory experience. The world première of the latest GOP production took place in Munich on 1st November. The GOP Platzl Hotel package, allows you to relax in your room with a glass of champagne and get into the mood for a fascinating show. For more information on booking, please visit: www.platzl.de

Aida Night of the Proms (14. – 16.12.2012, Olympiahalle)

This music event, that is unique in Europe, has thrilled the audience with its diverse show for the last 18 years. The Aida Night of the Proms combines different musical styles which include classical, pop, arias and chart hits with one another and thus guarantees a musical highlight of the highest class. The 75 strong symphony orchestra, II Novecento, accompanies the series of events from the start. This year, the audience can expect well-known stars such as Mick Hucknall, Anastacia and the American acapella group “Naturally 7” . For more information and tickets for this concert highlight, please visit: www.notp.com

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Christmas markets 2012 in Munich (December 2012, various locations)

When the days get shorter and the air cools, anticipation for winter’s treats such as mulled wine and roasted almonds starts to rise. In Munich you will find many ways to enjoy the winter season to the fullest. Within walking distance of the Platzl Hotel Munich, there is a wide selection of traditional Christmas markets, each with their own special flair and numerous different wares. These include the famous Christmas and Manger market (Christkindl- und Kripperlmarkt) on Munich’s Marienplatz, the Christmas market at Sendlinger Tor, the cosy Christmas market at the Munich Residenz and the Christmas market at the Chinese Tower. These will give you a comprehensive overview of the many Christmas markets  Munich has to offer in winter 2012.

Cirque du Soleil – Michael Jackson “The Immortal World Tour” (24. – 25.11.12, Olympiahalle)

Experience the captivating blend of visual effects, music and dance from the repertoire of the King of Pop. Michael Jackson “The Immortal World Tour” not only inspires his biggest fans but also those spectators who are enjoying the superstar’s musical legacy, live, for the first time. Get carried away by the momentum of the Cirque du Soleil, which resurrects the emotion of the King of Pop. The “Immortal World Tour” is a guest at the Olympiapark in Munich from 24 to 25.11.2012. For more information and tickets please visit: www.cirquedusoleil.com

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