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Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

Flowers 24/7? Yes, please!
Munich’s Dosch Flowers now has a self-service area, open any time you need a bouquet. Early morning, late night, even Sunday – Dosch Blumen is ready for you.

It’s a true extension of their nursery: carefully selected, locally grown, and crafted with decades of care. Pick your favorites at your own pace, from hand-tied bouquets to seasonal potted plants and pay quickly on-site via card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

Visit the new 24-hour self-service area on the nursery grounds in Bogenhausen: Ostpreußenstraße 39.

3 bits of news

Buses and trams shut down for 2 days

Munich commuters, brace yourselves: the Verdi union is calling a two-day warning strike in local public transport on Friday and Saturday (February 27&28). Subways, trams, and city-operated buses will be severely limited, while S-Bahn, regional trains, and privately operated bus lines continue as usual. This is the third warning strike in the current round of wage negotiations affecting roughly 9,000 transport employees across Munich and other Bavarian cities.

Only a fraction of buses will run, and tram service depends on which drivers show up. Road traffic is likely to slow to a crawl as frustrated commuters take to cars. The strike spans multiple cities, including Nuremberg, Augsburg, Regensburg, and Ingolstadt, hitting 13 Bavarian towns in total.

Verdi is demanding a pay increase of €668.75 per month and shorter weekly working hours. They also insist that negotiations have stalled, and employees deserve recognition for the financial and workload pressures they face.

Find more information here (German).

Not yet 18? You can vote anyway

Munich’s youngest residents are getting a say this month. The U18 election runs until this Friday, February 27, letting everyone under 18 cast a mock vote for mayor, city councillors, and local district leaders. Think of it as a rehearsal for the real thing – but with a serious chance to make your voice heard.

Polling stations are everywhere: schools, youth centers, libraries, and even outdoors in pedestrian zones via moveable polling/info stations. The Children’s and Youth Council building on Landschaftstraße is open on Thursday, Feb 26, 2–4:30pm, and the main council chamber at the town hall is ready for voters on Friday, Feb 27, 1–6pm. There will be workshops, panel discussions, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn how local government works.

The goal is to give young people a taste of politics, spark conversations about the issues that matter, and show that age isn’t a barrier to civic engagement. 

Find more information here and here (in German).

Happy 150th to Munich’s trams

Munich’s Straßenbahn system is turning 150 this year, and the city is pulling out all the stops (no pun intended). To celebrate, MVG is planning a year packed with highlights, including a grand parade of historic and modern trams on Saturday, October 17, plus an open day at the tram depot in Einsteinstraße on October 18.

Fans of rails and retro rides can follow the anniversary tram, a special four-part Avenio that takes passengers on a journey through the eras: from the elegant early A-cars of 1898, to the post-war blue-beige M cars, the low-floor R cars of 1990, and finally the current MVG colours with a bold 150 marking the celebration. Along the way, passengers can learn about the milestones, anecdotes, and design changes that turned Munich’s trams into the backbone of the city’s mobility.

There’s even a chance to get involved: snap a photo of the anniversary tram in action and send it to [email protected]. Ten lucky participants will win limited-edition anniversary items. Throughout 2026, exhibitions, guided tours, audio guides, and events at the MVG Museum in Ramersdorf-Perlach will showcase Munich’s tram history in all its glory. 

Find more information here (in English) and a look at the anniversary tram here.

Bonus:

• How freelancers and entrepreneurs can optimise taxes

• Why ketchup sachets will disappear from German restaurants

• Forced overnight stay on a plane? What officials in Munich are saying

• City resists 30km/h speed limit on the Middle Ring

• Registration for primary school - March 11

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2 upcoming events

Munich’s Starkbierzeit is here

Munich is raising its mugs again: the strong ale season, or Starkbierzeit, has kicked off this month and runs  till March 29, turning the city into a lively festival hub. From the iconic Nockherberg to cozy brewery pubs across town, locals and visitors can enjoy bock and double bock beers – Salvator, Maximator, Triumphator, and more. Whether you prefer a rustic beer hall, a modern festival tent, or the sunny beer garden at the Royal Deer Garden, there’s a Starkbier festival to suit every mood. 

Families aren’t left out either: many venues offer Sunday programs with face painting, magicians, and balloon artists.

Multiple festivals run across the city: Giesinger Bräu (through Mar 15), Löwenbräukeller (through Mar 21), Augustiner-Keller (Feb 27–Mar 28), Hofbräukeller (Feb 27&28), the Royal Deer Garden (Feb 27–Mar 15), and Ayinger Bräustüberl (Mar 6–29). Each offers its own mix of music, party bands, traditional Bavarian atmosphere, and, of course, signature strong beers. 

Find more information here and here (in German).

General information:

📍 Various Breweries in Munich
⏰ Now through Sunday, March 29

Explore, Taste, Create: Four upcoming fairs

From March 4–8, Messe Riem becomes the ultimate place for makers, foodies, gardeners, and design lovers. Four fairs all under one roof: Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM), Handwerk & Design, Garten München, and Food & Life. One ticket gets you into all four halls so you can try your hand at a trade, watch live cooking demos, or get messy in a hands-on gardening workshop.

At IHM, Makers Wanted puts more than 20 different trades at your fingertips; from watchmaking to confectionery, plus a Minecraft craft town for career explorers. Handwerk & Design adds high-quality, sustainable creations: jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture. Garten München inspires green thumbs with DIY workshops, urban gardening tips, and expert landscaping advice. Food & Life serves up demos, artisan breads, gluten-free treats, street-food twists, and the fast-paced Bavaria’s Fastest Baker challenge. 

Pro tip: One ticket = all fairs. No juggling various passes, just lots of time to explore and enjoy.

Find more information here (in German).

General information:

📍 Messe München, Am Messesee 2, 81829 München
⏰ Wednesday, March 4–Sunday, March 8
🎟️ Day ticket: 17€ (online price) – Children12 and under FREE

Bonus: 

• Children and youth culture festival - Feb 23–Mar 1

• Antik- & Flohmarkt Daglfing - Feb 27

• New mountain bike exhibition area in the transport center - Feb 27

• Automobilia 2026 - Mar 1

• Desi after Dark - Mar 7

• Munich’s biggest English-German Stand-up comedy show - Mar 7

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1 new restaurant/café to try

Cup&Cozy

If you’re after a place that feels like a hug, Cup & Cozy Cafe delivers. This snug, highly rated 100% Halal café in Munich’s city centre has become a beloved go-to for fresh, flavour‑packed bowls. Their most famous ones being hearty African Bowls to colourful Cozy and Veggie Bowls.

Open until 9pm, it’s perfect for those of us who want a chill cafe vibe till late. Locals have been praising the quality and variety, plus that cosy café ambience and friendly staff make it ideal for meeting with friends or a quiet solo meal.

For the matcha fans, they have just released their new drink: Lotus matcha with matcha cream.

General information:

📍 Lindwurmstraße 92, 80337 München

🥘 Cafe

⏰ Everyday 9am–9pm      

Visit Cup & Cozy

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