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3-2-1- It's time to clean out your shoe closet
Bring your old shoes to TRETTER, walk out with 10% off
Sana Ahmad
April 09, 2026
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Welcome back to the Munich Post! The purpose of this newsletter is to share: 3 bits of news, 2 upcoming events, and 1 amazing restaurant/café for expats living in and around Munich. This way, you have a pulse on what’s going on without scrolling through thousands of pages.
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Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:
Germany's best ice cream parlors just got ranked – and six local spots landed on the Gelatissimo’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Germany 2026 list: Crema Gelato Nymphenburg, Il Gelato Italiano in Hadern, Sweet Monkeys in Pasing, Ballabeni in Westend, Der verrückte Eismacher in Maxvorstadt, and Patagon Helados Romanplatz .
The ranking is based on Google reviews and social media presence. Basically, the people have spoken.
3 bits of news
Bring your old shoes to TRETTER and get 10% off a new pair
Less than 1% of shoes get recycled globally. Most end up incinerated, even though they're packed with reusable materials. Munich shoe institution TRETTER is changing that at their flagship store on Neuhauser Straße.
Drop off any old shoes at the checkout and walk out with a 10% discount on a new pair. The shoes go to Dutch recycling specialist Fast Feet Grinded, who breaks them down into rubber, foam, leather, and textiles for reuse in new products.
It's part of Munich's push toward becoming a Zero Waste City by 2035. The campaign runs until May 31. Easier than finding matching socks in the morning. It takes two minutes.
Free train travel across Europe and all you need is to be turning 18
DiscoverEU is an Erasmus+ program that hands 18-year-olds a free rail pass to explore Europe. Applications opened April 8 and closes April 22 at noon – and you need to be born between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 to qualify. You also get a discount card for accommodation, transport, and culture along the way.
You can travel solo or with up to four friends, for up to 7 days within a month. The travel window runs from July 2026 to September 2027, giving you plenty of time to plan something good.
One catch: there's a short quiz in the application. Easiest exam you'll ever take for a FREE InterRail pass. The page is available in multiple languages.
Find more information here (in English).
66 proposals to fix Germany's healthcare and what it means for you
Germany's statutory health insurance system is heading for a €10 billion annual deficit from 2027. A government-appointed commission just dropped 66 cost-cutting proposals to plug the gap. Some of them will hit your wallet directly.
The biggest ones: free spousal health insurance coverage could end – affected spouses would pay €225 per month instead. Copayments for prescriptions and hospital stays could rise by 50%. Sick pay after six weeks could drop from 70% to 65% of your salary.
Some services may be scrapped entirely – homeopathic prescriptions and medical cannabis reimbursements among them. Nothing is law yet. Health Minister Warken plans to draft changes by the end of July.
Bonus:
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You want the buying process and financing basics without the confusion. On April 14th (3 PM CET), Daniela Kögel from finbird breaks down the German home-buying journey in plain English: searching to notary, financing to keys in hand. 45 minutes. Free.
What we'll cover:
The Process:
Step by step from property search to notarial certification: what happens at each stage and what to watch for
Viewings, due diligence, and price negotiation before you commit
How the notary appointment works and what the land registry actually means for you
Financing Essentials:
Equity requirements and loan-to-value ratios: what you actually need upfront
Annuity loans, fixed-rate periods, and repayment structures explained simply
Government subsidies and KfW programmes most expats don't know about
Real Examples:
Case studies from finbird's advisory practice so you see how this plays out in real life
Live Q&A at the end so you can ask Daniela directly
Daniela has 15+ years structuring complex real estate financing for private clients and entrepreneurs. She's not giving you theory. She's giving you the playbook.
2 upcoming events
It's time for Munich's little Oktoberfest
The Frühlingsfest on Theresienwiese runs April 17 to May 10 – the 60th edition, which is why it's running a week longer than usual. The little Wiesn offers two beer tents, over 100 vendors, fireworks on both Fridays, a classic car parade, and the giant BRK flea market on opening Saturday (read about the biggest flea market in Bavaria in our last newsletter).
Family days run every Tuesday from noon to 7pm with discounted rides and food. Entrance is free every day. May 3 is the Day of Traditions – Schuhplattler, brass bands, and even whip cracking.
No Dirndl or Lederhosen yet? The Trachten flea market at Hofbräukeller on Wiener Platz runs April 18, 9am to 3pm. First come, first served.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 Theresienwiese, Bavariaring 5, 80336 München
⏰ April 17 – May 10, Mon–Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat–Sun 10am to 11pm
🎟️ FREE
Latin America takes over Pineapple Park this weekend
The Latin American Weekend lands at Pineapple Park in Neuhausen from April 17 to 19. DJs, folklore shows, samba, food trucks, and artisan stalls with ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. Kids under 12 get in FREE, dogs on leashes are also welcome.
Friday runs 5pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon. Tickets start at €6 and can also be bought at the door. This is the first of three Munich stops in 2026 – it also returns in August and September.
Find more information here (in German).
General information:
📍 Pineapple Park, Paketposthalle, 80634 München
⏰ Friday, April 17, 5pm to 10pm
Sat, April 18, 12 Noon to 10pm
Sun, April 19, 12 Noon to 8pm
🎟️ From €6 – kids under 12 FREE
Bonus:
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1 new restaurant/café to try
Bia & Bạn
Bia & Bạn on Augustenstraße is not your average Chinese restaurant. Dumplings, noodles, skewers, and a full bar – walk in, grab a spot at the communal table, and stay longer than you planned. No reservations needed.
The menu is short and focused: tangy dumplings, zesty noodles, crispy wings, and a special called Thor's Hammer that we'll let you discover for yourself.
Portions are generous, prices reasonable and the place has a great community feeling.
General information:
📍 Augustenstraße 16, 80333 München
🥘 Chinese
⏰ Everyday, 11:30am to 3pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Visit Bia & Bạn
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