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March 26, 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:
Munich has a new mayor. Dominik Krause (Greens) won Sunday's runoff, ending over 40 years of SPD rule. At 35, he's the youngest mayor the city has ever had. Congratulations, Bürgermeister Krause.
In other news, Easter break runs March 30 to April 10 – with public holidays on Good Friday, April 3 and Easter Monday, April 6.
This Friday, March 27, shops in the city center stay open late. Breuninger, Galeria, Ludwig Beck, Oberpollinger and more are open until 10pm. Full list of participating stores here.
3 bits of news
Munich's mountain bus is back
The BergBus is back from May 23 to October 25, running every weekend and on public holidays. Two lines, two trips each day – the 396 leaves from Ostbahnhof toward Bayrischzell and Thiersee in Tyrol, the 996 from Pasing toward Pfronten and Neuschwanstein Castle.
Seat reservation isn't required but recommended. The buses travel via the motorway so no standing room is allowed. Book easily via the MVV app or at mvv-auskunft.de. Dogs ride FREE.
Your Deutschlandticket is valid on both. A day in the Alps just got a lot easier and cheaper to plan. Find routes and timetables here.
Find more information here (in German).
Local public pools are getting a digital upgrade
Munich's 15 public pools and 10 saunas are switching to a new ticketing system. The big change: a new M-Bäderkarte that works both as a physical chip card and online, with real-time credit balance and digital self-service.
Outdoor pools switch first on May 1, indoor pools follow gradually through September. One thing to note: monthly pass sales pause completely in April – so if you need one, buy it before April 1 or wait until May.
If you have credit on your existing M-Bäderkarte, don't top it up with large amounts. You can transfer remaining credit to the new card from October 1 and get a free ticket as a thank you.
Free period starter kits are now available
Starting March 23, anyone facing financial barriers to period products can pick up a free starter kit at participating advice centers across Munich. Each kit includes a menstrual cup and/or up to two pairs of reusable period underwear. A brief consultation on use and care is included.
Period products cost money every single month. For 27% of menstruating people that's a real burden – and 40% of those aged 16 to 24 feel it even more. Reusable products last years, so one kit goes a long way.
The pilot runs for two years. Find participating advice centers and more details here (in German) and further information here (in German).
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2 upcoming events
The Formula 1 exhibition is coming to Munich
The official F1 exhibition opens at Pineapple Park in Neuhausen on May 20 – it's a touring show, so it won't be here long. Seven rooms, original race cars, never-before-seen footage, and a racing simulator where you can set your personal best around the Red Bull Ring.
Prices vary depending on the date and time. Generally tickets start at €14.90 for kids and €26.90 for adults. Pre-sale opens March 31 at 10am – join the waiting list now to get 20% off within the first 24 hours. Children under 6 get in FREE.
Plan for about 90 minutes. The exhibition is in English and German, and there's food and drinks on site but no cash, so bring your cards. A merch shop at the end too.
General information:
📍 Pineapple Park (former Paketposthalle), Arnulfstraße 195, 80634 München
⏰ Open from Friday, May 20
Monday–Thursday, 10am to 7:30pm
Friday, 10am to 9:30pm
Sunday and Public holidays,
9am to 9:30pm
🎟️ Prices vary depending on the day and time. Children under 6 are FREE
Free Easter Sunday in the Olympiapark
Olympiapark transforms into an Easter festival on Sunday, April 5 from 11am. Magic clown Manu performs live, there's a fairy-tale tent, two craft stations, face painting, and a stage show hosted by Radio Arabella. The Munich showmen will be there too.
It's been a Munich Easter tradition for decades. A six hour event that caters to everyone – from toddlers to grandparents equally. No tickets needed, just show up.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 Olympiapark, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 München
⏰ Sunday, April 5, starting at 11am
🎟️ FREE, no registration required
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1 new restaurant/café to try
Guatemuc
Guatemuc in Werksviertel-Mitte near Ostbahnhof is the real deal for all Latin food lovers. Tacos, quesadillas, antojitos, and street food made fresh daily, with Guatemalan coffee sourced directly from a family farm the owners have partnered with for four generations. Plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options too.
Lunch runs Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 3pm with daily specials at €11.90 – expect ground beef tacos with guacamole, loaded nachos, and delicious drinks. Happy hour runs daily from 5pm to 8pm with drinks at €5.
General information:
📍 Atelierstraße 1, 81671 München
🥘 Latin American
⏰ Monday, 11:30am to 3pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, 11:30am to 10pm
Thursday & Friday, 11:30am to 11pm
Saturday, 5pm to 11pm
Sunday closed
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