Even if this Zeppelin Flight took place in 2003 it is always an experience which we wan’t to share with you. See the construction of the Allianz Arena and the set-up of the Octoberfest. From a spacious cabin you can let your eye wander over the city of Munich. Text, photos and video: […]
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Blade Night (Skate Night) in Munich
The Blade Night Munich is Europe’s biggest night skate event. In good weather, thousands of skaters meet from May to September on Mondays at 21:00. The first event takes place on the first Monday in May. Since 1999, the event is organized by the association Green City and the department of sports of the City […]
Maxvorstadt Munich – A walking tour on Corpus Christi
Maxvorstadt, a central borough of Munch is next to the north-western part of the Old City. Our little tour starts at the Königsplatz (King’s Square). It was built once by order of King Ludwig I as part of a boulevard from the residence to the Nymphenburg Palace, after the example of the Akropolis in Athens. […]
Siberian Tigers in Hellabrunn zoo
The Hellabrunn zoo in Munich houses some Siberian tigers. They are the largest living cats but strongly threatened with extinction. A tigress had reared 2 cubs during colder months. It was a great pleasure to watch them playing. Unfortunately, our dog could not develop any sympathy and barked constantly, which led to confusion among the […]
Georgenstein – Isar – Munich
The Georgenstein, a rock in the Isar near Munich was a dreaded obstacle in the river for the former timber floating. At this 5 m high lump of rock which is surrounded by strong currents, a number of rafts was capsized or smashed into pieces. The statue of St. George was set up by the […]