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

Munich just made water restrictions official. The city has issued a formal decree banning car washing outside of commercial car washes, no watering lawns between 9 am and 7 pm, nor filling private pools, and no using pressure washers on terraces and walkways. Fines are up to €50,000. The order runs until August 1 – for now

On a lighter note, the MVGO app just got a meaningful upgrade. The new live mode updates departure times, transfer times, and vehicle locations in real time. Helping you figure out whether to sprint for your connection or not. MyRadl bike sharing is also now integrated, with live availability and advance reservations built into route planning.

And a gentle reminder to our readers: If you prepare your 2025 tax return yourself, you generally have to submit it to the tax office by July 31, 2026.

3 bits of news

One of Munich's retirement homes will have a robot that tells jokes

Münchenstift, one of Munich's largest care home operators, will introduce an empathy robot across its facilities. The small robot holds conversations, answers questions, tells jokes, and reads stories aloud.

The robot isn't doing any nursing work. Its job is social – filling the gaps between staff interactions with conversation, and a bit of entertainment. With nursing staff shortages, the robot takes on the social side while freeing up carers to focus on the work that actually needs human hands.

Reactions were skeptical at first but experience from other facilities suggests most residents come around. A conversation partner who is always available and never in a rush turns out to have its advantages.

Find more information here (in German).

The vote is in: Munich Airport gets a deportation terminal

The supervisory board of Munich Airport approved construction of a deportation terminal by majority vote on Tuesday. The facility, planned for 2028, will be built by the airport company and then leased to the federal government. The Federal Police will operate it exclusively.

At maximum capacity, the terminal would handle two simultaneous charter flights with up to 100 individual deportations per day. Mayor Dominik Krause voted against it, saying large-scale deportations should not be part of the airport's business model. But Economic Affairs Officer Christian Scharpf voted in favor, citing applicable law.

Opposition has been broad. 120 organizations and 1,700 individuals are against it, Verdi voted no at the board level, and protesters gathered outside the airport on Tuesday. A planning approval process is still underway before construction begins.

Find more information here and here (in German).

Smaller electric buses are about to appear on Munich streets

MVG is trialing three electric midibuses on regular routes over the coming weeks. Smaller than a standard city bus but bigger than a van with space for 50 to 60 passengers. They are designed for residential streets where larger buses don't fit or aren't needed.

The first model starts on line 135 this week. Two more follow in the second half of August, and a larger 18-meter articulated bus joins trials in the last week of July. Tests run until the end of August.

The goal is practical data on which vehicles work where and whether smaller buses can serve Munich's tighter neighborhoods without losing capacity.

Find more information here (in German).

Bonus: 

• This is how expensive daycare will be in Munich

• Germany plans to end child support payments at age 15

• EU trade unions say outdoor work should cease if temperatures exceed 32,5C

• EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from predatory algorithms

• Speed ​​cameras for the pedestrian zone? Munich is considering the measure for Pasing

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2 upcoming events

Germany's biggest alcohol-free festival is coming to Munich 

The Freyheit Festival lands at Pineapple Park in Neuhausen on Sunday, July 26, from 11am to 7pm. Over 50 alcohol-free brands are on site for tastings including wines, craft beers, spirits, kombucha, and functional drinks. Kids under 16 get in FREE.

Live music runs on the main stage from noon through the evening. Workshops run throughout the day with highlights including a home cocktail bar session in English at 2pm and a DIY kombucha class at 4pm.

Tickets start at €25. Munich Post readers get 20% off with a code, see below. 

Find more information and tickets here.

General information:
📍 Pineapple Park, Arnulfstraße 195, 80634 München
⏰ Sunday, July 26, 11am–7pm
🎟️ From €25 – use code MUNICHPOST20 for 20% off

Farm animals, bouncy castles, and big cats

Krone Farm is the country estate of the Circus Krone family, located in Weßling about 25 kilometers west of Munich. It's a full-day family outing with retired Circus Krone animals, a bouncy castle tent, and special shows added throughout the school break.

The highlight is the guided tour at 2pm every opening day, which ends with Alexander Lacey's big cat training session. For anyone who grew up going to Circus Krone or is curious what happens when the big top isn't touring – this is the behind-the-scenes version.

Tickets are €15 for adults, €10 for children, and free for under-3s. Check the website for opening days before heading out, as it doesn't run every day of the week.

Find more information and tickets here (in English).

General information:

📍 Zahnering 1, 82234 Weßling
⏰​​ Check website
🎟️ From €10 

Bonus: 

• Gondola ride in Nymphenburg Palace Park - Jul 17

• Sunset Jump - Jul 17

• Stand-up show: Comedy for Friends - Jul 18

• Japanfest 2026 - Jul 19

• Jakobidult - Jul 25

• Pasinger Vorwiesn - Jul 29–Aug 2

1 new restaurant/café to try

The Louis Grillroom – Viktualienmarkt brunch 

The Louis Hotel sits right next to the Viktualienmarkt in Altstadt-Lehel, and its weekend brunch is one of the better arguments for spending a Saturday morning indoors. The setup combines a buffet with à la carte dishes prepared to order, all built around fresh, seasonal, and regional ingredients. All drinks are included in the price.

Head chef Reda keeps things focused: quality over quantity, with vegan options alongside the classics. The room looks out over one of Munich's most iconic squares, which makes the setting hard to beat for a long, relaxed brunch.

It runs every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from 11:30am to 2pm. Reservations are recommended.

General information:

📍 Viktualienmarkt 6, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel
🥘 Brunch
⏰ Hours vary, please see website

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