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3-2-1- It’s time to plan your laser-lit New Year’s Eve
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Sana Ahmad
October 16, 2025
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Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:
If you thought Munich’s transport chaos peaked at Oktoberfest, think again. This month’s mix of S-Bahn closures and U-Bahn detours will test even the calmest commuters.
The biggest shutdown happens from Friday, October 17 to Monday, October 20, when the entire S-Bahn main line including Leuchtenbergring, Berg am Laim, and Ostbahnhof will be fully closed. All lines except the S7 are affected, with replacement buses every ten minutes between Pasing and Hauptbahnhof.
Another full closure follows soon after: from October 31 to November 10, trains between Pasing and Donnersbergerbrücke will stop running. They will be replaced by buses every five minutes. Top it off with nightly disruptions across multiple lines for that extra challenge.
The U-Bahns will join in too with late-night work on the U4/U5 from October 12 and single-track service on the U1/U2 in November. Even Theresienstraße and Königsplatz will close on select weekends.
If the idea of navigating replacement buses makes you want to take early retirement, the city has a healthier alternative. Hop on your bike. To make that switch easier, München Unterwegs is offering FREE Radl check-ups.
Stroller and wheelchair wheels can also be inflated here.
3 bits of news
A different kind of bang for Munich’s New Year’s Eve
Move over, fireworks – Munich is going full laser. On December 31, Ludwigstraße will transform into a kilometer-long Silvestermeile. Complete with dazzling light shows, four live stages, and a crowd excited to welcome the new year.
Starting at 7pm, the stretch between Siegestor and Von-der-Tann-Straße will become one giant celebration zone. There will be something for everyone from pop, techno, hip-hop, to even a dash of alphorn beats. You can expect acts like Moop Mama, Gerry & Gary, Tonio Barrientos and many more to take over the stages.
The showstopper comes just before midnight: a multimedia light and laser spectacle curated by Matthias Singer. The projections will be across building facades and St. Ludwig’s Church. Instead of traditional fireworks, the city is opting for a greener, quieter kind of magic: virtual fireworks made of light.
If you need another reason to go, the food trucks will handle everything from Bavarian bites to street snacks worthy of the countdown.
Early-bird tickets go on sale October 16 at 8am for €33, available for 48 hours (or until they sell out). Regular tickets start at €40, with family passes available.
The little card that unlocks a year of adventure
The Munich Ferienpass 2025/26 is back. It’s packed with discounts, free entries, and enough kid-friendly adventure to fill every school break from November 2025 through September 2026.
The holiday pass gives access to hundreds of activities either for FREE or at discounted prices. These range from creative workshops and zoo tours to theatre shows, calligraphy courses, and bouldering lessons.
You can expect offers like: five free admissions to public pools, two free admissions to the Zoo and many more. On top of this, during the Pentecost and Summer holidays, the Holiday Pass offers free admission to all outdoor pools. It’s valid through all Bavarian school holidays – from autumn break to the end of summer.
Children up to 14 can even ride the entire MVV network for FREE during the summer holidays so the fun comes with unlimited S-Bahn rides.
What makes the pass genuinely great is how inclusive it is. You don’t have to live in Munich to use it. Even visiting families and day-trippers from nearby towns can join in too. Families in need can even apply for a free pass via SZ Gute Werke, so no one misses out.
You’ll need a passport photo, but that’s the only bureaucratic hurdle standing between you and a year’s worth of adventures. To make it easier, there’s also a digital guide that lists all activities, events, and discounts included with the Holiday Pass.
General information:
🎟️ €14 for ages 6–14
€10 for ages 15–17
The German job hunt is getting an upgrade
If you’ve ever tried job-hunting in Germany as a non-EU citizen, you know it can feel less like a search and more like an obstacle course. With job portals in German, complicated visa rules, and not a lot of clear guidance in one place, it all gets to be a bit too much.
That’s what the government hopes to change with its new Work and Stay website – a platform designed to guide international jobseekers and skilled workers through every step of working (and settling) in Germany.
The site will match applicants with open roles, walk them through visa steps, help with qualification recognition, and even explain how to rent a flat or sign up for language courses. In other words: one central hub instead of ten different tabs.
Why the sudden push? Because Germany is quickly running out of workers. Between now and 2028, an estimated 4.7 million people will leave the workforce, and birthrates aren’t exactly picking up. Without new talent, both the economy and the pension system could soon start feeling the strain.
The Work and Stay site is part of a national effort to attract skilled professionals – everyone from nurses and engineers to IT specialists and help them actually settle here without getting lost in bureaucracy.
The site is set to launch gradually through 2026, so it’s worth keeping on your radar if you’re planning a move or looking for new opportunities.
Find more information here (in English).
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2 upcoming events
A festival for your mind
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Who said taking care of your mental health has to be lonely? Munich’s Mental Health Arts Festival is back and it’s mixing reflection with community. From October 22 to 26, Gasteig HP8 will turn into a giant feel-good zone. Here art, music, and mindfulness come together to make mental well-being a little less clinical and a lot more human.
The five-day festival is packed with concerts, workshops, dance sessions, talks, and creative labs. All of which are FREE to attend (though some events need a free ticket). You can dance sober, build your emotions out of Lego bricks, stretch through yoga, or drop by the Mental Filling Station, where quick 20-minute sessions top up your mental batteries.
There’s also a powerful line-up of speakers and performances. Zoe Wees will perform a talk with Lina Larissa Strahl about stress, self-care, and growing up in the spotlight. The play Icebreaker will explore depression among teenagers, while the moving dance performance Witness will dive into how families cope with mental illness.
Beyond the main stage, you’ll find panel discussions on stress and resilience, workshops run by local artists, and a quiet space if you just need to breathe. It’s the third edition of the festival and this time it’s bigger and more inclusive than ever.
Whether you’re curious or just craving something kind for your brain, this is the festival for you.
General information:
📍 Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 München
⏰ Wednesday, October 22–Sunday, October 26
🎟️ FREE (some events require free registration prior)
It’s time to dive in – literally
Forget the beach – Munich’s Olympic pool is the only place you’ll want to make a splash this weekend. On Sunday, November 16, the Olympic Swimming Hall is turning into a giant aquatic playground for the 7th Munich Water Sports Festival and admission is completely FREE.
From 10am to 6pm, you can try your hand (and lungs) at over 20 different water sports. Everything from aqua fitness, mermaid swimming, and dragon boat racing to SUP yoga, triathlon drills, and even baby swim sessions. Whether you’re a total beginner or secretly part dolphin, there’s something for every level.
All the gear is provided (just bring swimwear), and there’s plenty of guidance on hand. Even some big names including local Olympian Alexandra Wenk, who still holds Germany’s butterfly record and now runs her own swim school in Munich. She’ll be at the pool giving tips, cheering on first-timers, and reminding everyone why swimming is one of life’s most useful skills.
It’s sporty, family-friendly, and FREE, making it the perfect Sunday plan for everyone.
Find more information here (in German).
General information:
📍Olympic Swimming Pool, Coubertinplatz 1, 80809 München
⏰Sunday, November 16, 10am–6pm
🎟️FREE
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1 new restaurant/café to try
Falcha
Every so often, a reader recommendation turns out to be pure gold. This week’s gem: Falcha, a new Nepali restaurant bringing real Himalayan warmth (and spice) to Munich’s dining scene.
Run by a Nepali family, Falcha serves the kind of food that tells a story with its fragrant curries, rich stews, and momos (dumplings) that somehow balance softness and flavor perfection. There are plenty of vegan options, too, alongside classic meat dishes.
One reader, Anurag, summed it up best:
“My wife is from Nepal, and she even says it tastes like home. We’ve brought friends, and everyone left impressed.”
In their own words, Falcha means a traditional rest stop – a place where travelers and locals meet, share stories, and enjoy food made with care. And that’s exactly the feeling they’ve recreated here: comforting, communal, and full of heart.
It’s a small restaurant with a big soul and one that deserves a place on Munich’s foodie map.
General information:
📍 Waakirchner Straße 33, 81379 München
🥘 Nepalese
⏰ Tuesday-Sunday 11:30am–10pm
Closed Monday
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