The English Garden Munich, Germany with almost 4 km², belongs to the largest parks in the world which may be used publicly by everyone. It was designed by Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell for the Palatine Elector Carl Theodor and his successor Joseph Maximilian I. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder […]
River surfing at the Eisbach in Munich
River surfing (City surfing) at the Eisbach near Haus der Kunst art museum is a popular leisure activity in Munich. The Eisbach is fed from the Isar River and runs straight through the English Garden in Munich. At the Prinzregentenstrasse, the water shoots out of a tunnel at 5 meters per second and produces the […]
Christmas Market Munich – Germany
The Christmas market in Munich – Munich Christkindlmarkt – is the oldest Christmas market in town. The origin of the Christmas market goes back to the 14th century. At that time it was called St. Nicholas market. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual […]
Oktoberfest – Costume and Riflemen’s Parade
The Costume and Riflemen’s Parade has a long tradition. In 1835 it took place for the first time for the silver wedding anniversary of King Ludwig I. of Bavarians and Princess Therese. Today it is one of the highlights of the Oktoberfest and one of the biggest costume parades in the world. Over 8,000 participants […]
Oktoberfest Impressions – Munich
The Oktoberfest, the largest festival in the world, takes place annually from late September to the first weekend in October in Munich. After the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries and the tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest beer by the Mayor of Munich the Munich Beer opens with 12 gun salutes […]
Oktoberfest Munich – The Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries
A highlight of the annual Oktoberfest – the Munich Beer festival – is the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries. The festive parade is the official prelude of the opening of the Oktoberfest and always takes place on first Saturday of the Oktoberfest. In a big parade the landlords move along with their […]