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3-2-1- It's time to get sand between your toes on the Isar
Kulturstrand opens again on May 1
Sana Ahmad
April 30, 2026
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Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:
This Friday, May 1, is a holiday, Tag der Arbeit, and in addition to the Bavarian Maibaum Maifeier, Munich has two additional reasons to get outside. The Kulturstrand is back on the Isar – daily from noon to 11pm with live music, film screenings, and a proper beach feel. There's also a second beach at Stachus. Both free, both running until September 14.
On top of that, Fit im Park kicks off its 30th season with free daily workouts across 16 parks citywide. Everything from yoga, dance and strength training, FREE for all.
Oh, and getting there just got easier. MyRadl, Munich's new regional bike-sharing system, launches May 7 with over 6,700 bikes across the city and surrounding area.
3 bits of news
There's a giant inflatable in Altstadt and it's not an accident
Munich Creative Business Week (mcbw) runs May 4 to 10 – seven days of exhibitions, talks, and free public installations spread across the city. Now in its 15th year, it's the largest design event in Germany. This year's theme: Playground of Possibilities.
Four free installations are worth seeking out: a giant inflatable at Rindermarkt in Altstadt, wind chime pavilions on the south lawn of the Alte Pinakothek in Maxvorstadt, a student-built light installation at Königsplatz, and a pop-up at Viktualienmarkt using the humble potato to tell stories about identity and being foreign in Munich.
All four are FREE, no reservation needed. There's a lot on and it doesn't require a design degree to enjoy.
9 mountains you can reach from Munich this long weekend
A long weekend and no excuses – nine mountains, all within two hours of the city. Most are reachable by train. Easy picks: Neureuth above Tegernsee is stroller-friendly with lake views. Brauneck near Lenggries has a cable car and multiple huts. The Hirschberg in Kreuth rewards you with panoramic views over the lake.
If you want something intermediate, the Herzogstand above Walchensee is a local favorite and has unbelievable views. For a half-day challenge, the Rotwand near Spitzingsee and the Wallberg above Tegernsee both deliver. Steep enough to feel earned, with a food stop on the way down.
The Watzmann in Berchtesgaden is Germany's second-highest peak at 2,713 meters. It's 23 kilometers and 12-plus hours so it’s definitely for experienced hikers only.
You can find the full list with directions and difficulty here.
Finding a job in Munich just got easier
Munich has a new job portal. Make it in Munich now links directly to the district's job center, letting companies post roles that reach international candidates – including people still living outside Germany. The portal is available in German, English, and Spanish.
For job seekers, it's a single place to search and apply for roles in Munich without jumping between platforms. For companies, posting is FREE. Just register through the Federal Employment Agency and your listing goes live across the network.
Behind the portal is a broader support system. Make it in Munich offers virtual consultations, IT training, online language courses, and onboarding programs for newcomers.
Find more information here (in German).
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Discover the essentials of the buying process and financing with clarity. Join us on May 5th at 3 PM CET as Daniela Kögel from finbird demystifies the German home-buying journey. From the initial search to the notary, and from securing financing to receiving your keys, she covers it all in just 45 minutes. Best of all, it's 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
400 concerts, one ticket, one night
On May 9, the Long Night of Music takes over 90 venues across the city with clubs, churches, museums, and a few places you'd never expect to hear live music. One €20 ticket gets you into everything, plus MVG shuttle buses running every 10 minutes from Odeonsplatz until 2am.
Some highlights: the Munich Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven at the Stadtsparkasse in Altstadt before the hall turns into a ballroom. Müller'sches Volksbad in Haidhausen opens for a choir night. The Blues Tram runs hourly from Sendlinger Tor with live folk music on board.
Tickets are available at München Ticket or at the door from noon at Odeonsplatz. Some programs like the yodeling class at the Adult Education Center in Haidhausen and the pop history walk require separate registration.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 Multiple locations in Munich
⏰ Saturday, May 9 – 8pm to 2am
🎟️ €20
Love is weird. This play gets it
Almost, Maine is a series of nine short love stories set over one winter night in a fictional small town. It's funny, warm, and is the kind of play that works whether you go with a date, a friend, or by yourself. The ScK Ensemble performs it entirely in English at EineWeltHaus in Ludwigsvorstadt.
Nine vignettes, nine different couples, all falling in and out of love in ways that are unexpected and oddly relatable. No grand drama, no difficult staging – just good storytelling in a small venue that makes it feel intimate.
Dates are May 27, 28 and June 3 and 5. Tickets are limited, so book ahead and support your local artists.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 EineWeltHaus München e.V., München
⏰ Wednesday, May 27 & Thursday May 28
Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
🎟️ Adults: €18, Children (under 14): €14
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1 new restaurant/café to try
KOMŌ
KOMŌ went viral last week for a one-day pop-up sushi offer that sold out fast. But the regular menu is reason enough to go back and then keep going back. Classic rolls like Alaska and Boston sit alongside creative options like the Kimchi Beef, Truffle Salmon, and KOMŌ's favourite: crunchy ebi, avocado, cream cheese topped with salmon tartare, truffle mayo, and tobiko.
The Inari rolls are worth trying too. Their menu is simple, affordable, and not something you see on every Japanese menu in the city. Wash it down with a matcha latte or one of their homemade lemonades in flavors like yuzu, lychee, or passion fruit.
General information:
📍 Fraunhoferstraße 17, 80469 München
🥘 Japanese
⏰ Everyday, Noon to 10pm
Visit KOMŌ
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