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3-2-1- It's time to hit the beach in the middle of the city
The Kulturstrand at Professor-Huber-Platz is open and FREE
Sana Ahmad
June 11, 2026
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Sand under your toes in the middle of the city? Yep, it's possible – the Kulturstrand at Professor-Huber-Platz is open and worth a visit. The Urbanauts hauled in 52 tons of sand, set up a beach bar and food stand, and a stage is available for anyone to book a slot. Open daily from noon to midnight.
And for days when the heat gets to be too much, Munich's Cool Places Map just got smarter. A new “Nearby” function shows shaded spots, cooling areas, and free drinking water within 200 to 1000 meters of wherever you are across more than 400 locations citywide. Try it out for yourself here.
3 bits of news
Free train discounts for children in Germany this summer
From mid-June until the end of September, any 6 to 18-year-old in Germany can claim a free Youth BahnCard 25 online. The card normally costs €7.90, is valid for twelve months and gives 25% off Super Saver, Saver, and Flex fares on ICE, IC, and EC trains. It expires automatically after a year with no cancellation needed.
The card is booked digitally via bahn.de or the DB Navigator app, and requires a customer account. For teenagers aged 15 to 18, this is the biggest benefit as they normally pay full adult fares. Children aged 6 to 14 traveling alone already get 50% off; the BahnCard adds an extra 25% on top of that.
Children under 14 traveling with a parent or grandparent already travel free on long-distance trains, the BahnCard won't change that.
Find more information here (in German).
Munich is wealthy, beautiful but apparently not that happy
The SKL Glücksatlas 2026 just ranked Munich 24th out of 40 major German cities for life satisfaction. It’s tied with Leipzig and well below the national average of 7.02 points. The city scores a respectable 6.98, up from 27th last year, but still a long way from the top. Augsburg, just 70 kilometers away, came in second.
The study is blunt: Munich is the most expensive city in Germany, with poor environmental quality, overburdened infrastructure and enough income inequality that wealthier residents simply retreat into their own social circles.
The awkward part: Munich ranks 10th on objective quality of life indicators: good jobs, low crime, solid healthcare. People here have a lot going for them on paper but the gap between that and how residents actually feel is one of the widest of any German city.
Pride Weeks kick off today and here's what to expect
Munich Pride 2026 runs from today, June 11 to 28 under the motto Our Diversity. Our Strength. Over 100 events are planned across the city including concerts, drag nights, parties, film screenings, and community gatherings. The political parade happens on Saturday, June 27 with a record 213 groups taking part and Mayor Dominik Krause leading it for the first time.
The parade starts at noon in Isarvorstadt and ends in Ludwigstraße, where the new three-day Pride Mile runs between Odeonsplatz and Siegestor. There will be five stages, 93 booths, and a main stage headlined by Conchita on Friday and OXA on Saturday.
The RathausClubbing on CSD Saturday runs from 10pm to 5am in the New Town Hall. Advance tickets are sold out, but a limited number will be available at the door for €40, weather permitting.
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2 upcoming events
The Tollwood Summer Festival is back at Olympiapark
Tollwood opens next week on Thursday, June 19, and runs until July 19 at Olympiapark Süd. Entry to the festival grounds is FREE, and the market and most performances don't require a ticket.
Walk-around act Little Amal appears on the opening weekend, the giant Museum of the Moon installation is FREE to visit throughout, and the Marrakesch Tent hosts a belly dance competition every Saturday.
The market runs daily with delicious food, fair trade goods, and crafts from around the world. There is something for every age, from children's concerts and craft tents to yoga, cabaret and late-night music.
Find more information and an overview of their programme here (in English).
General information:
📍 Olympiapark Süd, Spiridon-Louis-Ring, 80809 München
⏰ June 19–July 19
Monday–Friday, 2pm–1am
Saturday & Sunday, 11am–1am
Markets run till 11:30pm everyday
🎟️ FREE
Munich turns 868 this weekend and it’s time to party
Munich's city anniversary takes over the Altstadt on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14. From Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz to Rindermarkt and Sendlinger Straße, the old town fills up with stages, markets, food, and activities – almost all of it FREE.
The main stage at Marienplatz runs from morning until late, with a beer garden in front of the New Town Hall. Odeonsplatz hosts a funfair with the iconic 1925 Ferris wheel, a craftsman village and plenty of food stalls. On Sunday, a Weißwurst Frühstück runs from 11am to noon at the Marienplatz beer garden for €1.50.
There is also a children's program at the Alter Hof, FREE guided tours of the old town, a dance workshop in the Old Town Hall, and a rare open day at the Marienhof construction site on Saturday. The full program runs across the entire city center.
General information:
📍 Altstadt – Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Rindermarkt and surrounding streets
⏰ Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
🎟️ FREE
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1 new restaurant/café to try
Nióu
Nióu is a small Taiwanese bistro on Kidlerstraße in Sendling, run by Eve, who moved from Taiwan to Germany in 2009 and has spent the years since cooking at hotels, embassies, and private dinner events across Asia. The menu is Taiwanese street food and bistro dishes done with genuine care.
The signature dish is the beef noodle soup: slow-braised entrecôte in an aromatic Taiwanese spiced broth, built on a recipe that competes in traditional beef noodle soup competitions back on the island. Lunch bentos run Tuesday to Friday for under €11.
The space is small, so reservations via WhatsApp are a good idea.
General information:
📍 Kidlerstraße 11, 81371 München
🥘 Taiwanese
⏰ Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30am–2pm and 5:30pm–8pm
Sunday and Monday closed
Visit Nióu
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