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

The clocks go back on Sunday, October 25. At 3am, they jump back to 2am, giving us all one extra hour of sleep. Your phone adjusts automatically. The clock on your wall probably doesn’t, so mark your calendars. 

Good news for cyclists: Munich has put up new reminder signs at 10 spots across the city pointing to the 1.5m minimum overtaking distance required by law when drivers pass cyclists. The first sign went up at Schellingstraße, corner of Augustenstraße, based on data from ADFC Munich’s OpenBikeSensor project to identify the worst spots.

3 bits of news

You can own a piece of the Gasteig for €1 

The Gasteig in Haidhausen; Munich’s most iconic cultural venue, is clearing out before its long-awaited full renovation begins. An online auction opens this Thursday, October 15, on restlos.com, where you can bid on chairs, lamps, shelves, armchairs, and other furnishings from inside the building. Bids start at €1.

Both private buyers and businesses can participate. All proceeds go directly back into the Gasteig renovation fund. The organizer is the city-owned Münchner Raumentwicklungsgesellschaft (MRG).

A second, in-person auction inside the Gasteig itself is planned for some time in November, if you want to see things before you commit.

Find more information here (in German).

The one directory every expat in Germany should bookmark 

FindEnglish.de is a free, curated directory that connects expats across Germany with English-speaking services. Doctors, dentists, tax advisors, banks, daycare centers, lawyers, recruiters, driving schools – all searchable by city and category. No German required.

It covers Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, with nationwide and online providers too. There’s also an expat FAQ section with quick answers on Anmeldung, visas, banking, health insurance, and taxes.

Definitely a useful resource for all newcomers. 

Find more information here (in English).

There’s a free networking community for women in Munich

WIB – Women in Business is Munich’s first registered association built for female students, new employees and entrepreneurs across all fields. They run workshops, host expert talks, networking events, and socials plus a mentoring program called FEMtoring that pairs mentees one-on-one with experienced women in business, science, and research.

Membership is FREE. Events run throughout the year and are open to women who are studying, just starting out, or those looking to build a network in a new city.

Find more information here (in German).

Bonus: 

• This is how driving licenses could become cheaper

• New ICE timetable from December 13

• Germany’s digital wallet for ID, license and more

• Here you can buy baked goods for half price

• EU flight rules changing in 2027

We thank our first sponsor, finbird.

The Munich market wasn't ruined by higher rates; it was poor financing that caused the problem.

Higher rates have deterred buyers in Munich, but the advertised rate isn't the main factor. Previously, borrowing was cheap, but costs have since quadrupled while prices lag. Buyers must now focus on financing that suits today's market. For example, a 600,000 euro loan at a 2% repayment rate costs about 3,000 euros monthly at 4%, compared to 1,500 euros at 1%.

Although monthly payments are higher, loans clear faster—under 30 years now versus over 40 years before. Even a 1% repayment now finishes in around 40 years, not 60-plus. Most loans allow extra repayments, helping reduce the balance faster. Lower repayments can manage monthly costs without extending the mortgage indefinitely.

How long you fix, how fast you repay, how you place your equity, and which KfW program you use can separate two buyers of the same Munich flat at the same bank. That spread is what the webinar is about.

finbird's free webinar: 45 minutes, plain English. Founder Daniela Kögel walks through the buying process, how German mortgages work in a higher-rate market, and real case studies so you see the numbers, not the theory. Live Q&A at the end. Cannot make it live? Register and we will send you the recording.

Next session: 20 October. Online, free, no obligation.

Register here

2 upcoming events

54 bands, 44 venues in one Munich neighborhood

The Neuhauser Musiknacht is back for its 13th edition in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg on Saturday, October 24. From 8pm to midnight, 54 bands and around 200 musicians play across 44 venues in the neighborhood – cafés, bars, a library, a department store, and a youth center all take part. With one wristband, you get access to all.

Sets start every hour, on the hour. Walk from one venue to the next – everything is within easy reach on foot around Rotkreuzplatz. Genres span jazz, blues, swing, indie, punk, and classic rock, with a strong focus on local and emerging Munich bands.

Wristbands available from 6:30pm at the main ticket desk at Rotkreuzplatz, or online at München Ticket (including the advance booking fee). The opening concert at Rotkreuzplatz kicks off at 7pm and is FREE.

Find more information here (in German). 

General information:

📍 Rotkreuzplatz and surroundings, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
⏰ Saturday, October 24
🎟 €7.50 per person

The festival for all dog lovers is back

DogWorld München takes over the Motorworld in Milbertshofen-Am Hart this Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18. It’s a two-day lifestyle fair for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. The different events including brands, expert talks, workshops, shows, and an outdoor dog meadow are spread across 8 halls and several outdoor spaces.

The Munich police service dog unit joins on Sunday to demonstrate working dog training. Food trucks, a dog obstacle course, and a full program of exhibitors round out both days. Dogs are welcome as long as they’re on a leash and well-socialized.

Tickets are available at the door or online via München Ticket (plus the advance booking fee) or at the door.

Find more information here (in German).

General information:

📍Motorworld München, Milbertshofen-Am Hart
⏰​​ Friday, October 17–Saturday, October 18
🎟️ Adults €18 per day, children 12 and under FREE

Bonus: 

• Peter Pan at the Munich Theater - Oct 16

• Ceramics pop up sale - Oct 17

• Mega Gaming Day - Oct 17

• Kirchweihdult - Oct 17–25 

• Bark Date - Live event for dogs - Oct 18 

• Music and tours at Schleißheim Residenz - Oct 24 & 25

We’d like to thank our second sponsor.

1 new restaurant/café to try

Olea

Olea on Müllerstraße in the Glockenbachviertel describes itself as a Mediterranean kitchen with Greek DNA. The format is built around sharing small and large plates put in the middle of the table.

Lunch runs on weekdays from 11am to 3pm and is lighter and more casual. From 5pm it shifts to mezze, sharing plates, and wine. Evening mains range from wolf bass carpaccio and lamb chops to salmon steak with lemon-egg cream.

Book a table. It fills up fast.

General information:

📍 Müllerstraße 49, 80469 München
🥘 Greek Mediterranean
⏰ Monday–Friday, 10am–Midnight
    Saturday and Sunday, 9am–Midnight    

Visit Olea

We’d like to thank our third sponsor.

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