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: […]
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 […]
City walk Munich Center
The heart of the city center Munich is the Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Hall. The Neo-Gothic New Town Hall was built by George of Hauberrisser and completed in 1909. Video – City walk Munich The 85 m high tower is famous for its carillon that sounds every day at noon. The late Gothic […]
Haidhausen – Munich
Haidhausen, a quarter of Münich, is already more than 1200 years old. It is located east of the city center and was formerly known as worker’s suburb. Today, Haidhausen is, besides Schwabing, a scene district with many restaurants, cafes and shops. The Maximilianeum in Haidhausen, is the seat of the Bavarian Parliament and the Maximilianeum […]
The English Garden Munich
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. Various leisure activities can be used; it is cozy to enjoy […]
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 […]
Marktl am Inn – Birthplace of Pope Benedict
On April 19th, 2005 Cardinal of the Roman Curia Dr. Joseph Ratzinger was elected pope. As head of the Roman Catholic Church, he chose the name Benedict XVI. His birthplace in Marktl am Inn – Bavaria, Germany – was immediately surrounded by television crews from around the world and in the press Marktl was described ironically […]
