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3-2-1- It's time to test ride 1,000 e-bikes
Three days at Olympiapark – for FREE
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April 16, 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:
This Saturday, April 18 at noon, Munich takes to the streets. A demonstration for renewable energies kicks off at the Victory Gate in Maxvorstadt, calling for a faster shift to clean energy and an end to fossil fuel lobbying. With the Iran war pushing fuel prices up, the timing couldn't be better.
Speakers include astrophysics professor Harald Lesch, Greenpeace Bavaria, and state parliament members from the Greens and SPD. The route goes through Ludwigstraße to the State Chancellery. Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne are marching the same day.
3 bits of news
Nine new outdoor spots just opened across the city
The city built or fully renovated nine outdoor fitness trails, calisthenics parks, and playgrounds last year – all open to everyone, and all FREE. Highlights include a pump track in Berg am Laim, a fitness trail at Theresienwiese, and a bouldering facility at Westbad in Pasing.
New playgrounds landed across the city too, including a 12-meter play tower at Theresienwiese, a water play area at Gollierplatz in Westend, and a jungle-themed climb at Thuillestraße. More are coming this year in Haidhausen, Perlach, and Baumkirchen Mitte.
Want to find the nearest one? The city's playground finder lets you filter by age group, equipment, and features like skate parks or fitness trails.
Find more information here (in German).
Italy just got a lot closer to Munich
Italy's high-speed train hits speeds of up to 400km/h and starting in May, it's being tested on the Munich to Italy route. The goal: cut travel time to Milan by 75 minutes and to Rome by 45 minutes, all departing from München Hauptbahnhof via Innsbruck, Bolzano, and Verona.
No flight, no middle seat, just a high-speed connection through the Alps to Italy. It's part of a broader push to make European rail so good that flying starts to feel unnecessary.
Regular service hasn't launched yet as this is still the testing phase. But if it works, your next pizza in Milan just got a lot more spontaneous.
Find more information here (in German).
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2 upcoming events
Test ride e-bikes next weekend at Olympiapark
The Munich E-Bike Days land at Olympiapark from April 24 to 26. With over 130 exhibitors, 1,000 bikes to try, and test routes through the park and over the Olympiaberg, it’s the largest pure e-bike test event in Germany. Best of all, entry to the expo area is FREE.
Top brands, buying options, and technique training sessions run daily with beginner MTB in the morning, advanced e-MTB in the afternoon. Whether you're curious, committed, or just want a free spin on something expensive, this is the place.
Register for a test ride here.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 Olympiapark München, Hans-Jochen-Vogel-Platz, 80809 München
⏰ Friday, April 24, Noon–7pm
Saturday, April 25, 10am–7pm
Sunday, April 26, 10am–5pm
🎟️ FREE
Time to swap your English books
The Amerikahaus Book Swap is back on Sunday, April 26 from 10am to 4pm in Maxvorstadt. Bring English books in good condition, swap them for coupons, use the coupons to pick up new reads. Simple and a good excuse to finally clear that shelf.
Something new this time: English board games are also accepted. Drop off a game, get coupons, browse books. You can also pre-swap your books at the Amerikahaus reception from April 20 to 25, so you can walk straight to the good stuff on the day.
FREE entry, all ages welcome.
Find more information here (in English).
General information:
📍 Karolinenplatz 3, 80333 München
⏰ Sunday, April 16, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ FREE
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1 new restaurant/café
to try
Dehbaschi
Dehbaschi on Dachauer Straße in Maxvorstadt has been serving Persian food in Munich longer than most places have been around. The menu centers on Persian classics: saffron basmati rice, Tschelo Kubideh (grilled seasoned meat kebab over saffron rice), and fresh bread with green olives and mint that arrives before you've even ordered.
Portions are generous and staff friendly. It gets busy, so expect a wait, but the food arrives hot and worth it.
Delivery available directly through their website – new customers get €10 off with code DEHBASCHI. Vegetarian options are limited, so worth checking the menu in advance.
General information:
📍 Dachauer Straße 36, 80335 München
🥘 Persian
⏰ Everyday, Noon to 11pm
Visit Dehbaschi
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