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3-2-1- It's time to know your rights when the office hits 30°C
What your employer must do when the heat is on
Sana Ahmad
June 25, 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:
The heat wave is here and the lakes are calling. From Feringasee in Unterföhring and Riemer See in Messestadt to Starnberger See and the Walchensee – here's your guide to the best swimming spots in and around Munich.
If you’re stuck in the office instead, German law doesn't grant you Hitzefrei. It does, however, make your employer responsible once it hits 30°C. See your rights here.
And if you want to help the city stay cooler long-term, Munich's More Green for Munich competition runs until June 30. Got an idea for a green courtyard, rooftop, or facade? Enter it and win cash prizes and a ceremony at the Rathaus.
3 bits of news
The EU just banned airlines from charging for hand luggage
The European Parliament has approved a ban on hand luggage fees for EU flights, likely taking effect from 2027. Passengers will have the right to bring a personal bag up to 40x30x15cm and a carry-on up to 7kg on board FREE of charge.
This good news comes with one catch: airlines can still set their own prices. Which means base ticket prices could quietly rise to make up the difference. So less of a fee ban, more of a fee shuffle.
The rules also maintain delay compensation at €250 to €600 depending on flight distance and require airlines to seat children under 14 next to their accompanying adult at no extra cost. The same goes for passengers with disabilities and pregnant women.
Find more information here (in English).
SWM is asking Munich to use less water this week
Temperatures around 30°C are expected to last through the weekend and Munich's public utilities SWM are asking residents to use drinking water sparingly. Even a stable supply feels the strain when heat and drought hit at the same time.
The requests are straightforward: skip watering the garden or lawn for now, don't fill pools or paddling pools, and hold off on washing the car. Drink plenty of water yourself – just don't run the tap while you do it.
For longer-term tips on cutting water use at home, SWM has a full guide covering everything from shower habits to washing machine settings. Small changes add up, especially during a heatwave.
Find more information here (in German).
900 locations worldwide, zero in Munich – until now
Oakberry, a Brazilian lifestyle brand with over 900 locations in 45 countries, is coming to Munich. It's opening on the ground floor of The Stack – a new office building we have previously written about on Goethestraße in Ludwigsvorstadt. Opening is planned for autumn 2026.
The concept is simple: açaí bowls and smoothies, freshly prepared. Açaí is a dark purple berry from the Brazilian Amazon, pureed and served with fruit, granola, and toppings. It started in Brazil's surf and sports scene and has since gone global as a health food staple.
It already has locations on the Champs-Élysées in Paris and Bond Street in London. Munich is next. Whether it lives up to the hype is something to find out in autumn.
Find more information here (in German).
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2 upcoming events
Munich's open-air festival is back at Königsplatz
TUNIX Open Air returns to Königsplatz in Maxvorstadt from June 29 to July 3 – a five-day FREE festival organized entirely by TUM students, now in its 40th year. Mayor Dominik Krause taps the first keg on Monday at 1:30pm, and the first 100 guests get a free beer.
The music runs all day across the five days, with indie, folk, rock, and metal acts from late morning until 10pm. Wednesday afternoon from 2pm is dedicated to families. Free kids' activities include sack races, face painting, glitter tattoos, and a stamp trail with a surprise prize at the end.
Food, drinks, and a proper festival atmosphere right in the city center. No ticket required.
Find more information here (in German).
General information:
📍 Königsplatz, 80333 München
⏰ Monday, June 29–Friday, July 3
🎟️ FREE
BMX, skateboarding, wakeboarding, and street dance at Olympiapark
Munich MASH runs Friday to Sunday, June 26 to 28, at Olympiapark in Milbertshofen. Five action sports: BMX, skateboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, and street dance compete on brand-new setups across the park. It's one of the bigger action sports events in the city and draws a serious crowd of athletes and spectators alike.
Beyond the competitions, the MASH Fest fills the grounds with workshops, graffiti, screen printing, yoga, basketball, and a mini ramp open to everyone. There's also a MASH Quest: a scavenger hunt across the site with prizes.
Saturday evening starts with a Sundown Session at 7:30pm and ends with an after-party from 11pm with Munich DJs Notfx and Dan Gerous at the Olympic Hall East entrance.
Find more information about the event here (in English).
General information:
📍 Olympiapark, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 22, 80809 München
⏰ Friday, June 26– Sunday, June 28
🎟️ FREE
Bonus:
1 new restaurant/café to try
La Favela
Ready to eat delicious Brazilian food in a disused U-Bahn? Because that’s exactly what La Favela offers on the Bahnwärter Thiel grounds in Ludwigsvorstadt. The menu is traditional Brazilian home cooking with a rotating monthly special and daily additions on top of the regular dishes.
To start, you can’t go wrong with the Coxinha, fried chicken dumplings, then the Feijoada, black bean stew with pork, rice, and fried kale. End the night with a passion fruit mousse. For our vegetarian and vegan readers, there are also some delicious side dishes and mains.
There's outdoor seating alongside the subway car with the vibe being artsy and relaxed. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
General information:
📍 Tumblingerstraße 45, 80337 München
🥘 Brazilian
⏰ Wednesday–Friday, 4–10:30pm
Saturday, 12–10:30pm
Sunday, 12–8pm
Monday & Tuesday, closed
Visit La Favela
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