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Just 43 days until the Dirndls come out the closet and the Maß get raised up. Oktoberfest 2025 is nearly here – and the updates are already rolling in.

For the first time ever, one of the Wiesn tents, die Münchner Stubn, is going completely cashless. Tap, pay, Prost!🍻

3 bits of news

Lindwurmstraße revamp in time for Wiesn foot traffic

Next month, 6 million people will descend on the city for Munich’s annual Oktoberfest and construction workers are racing the clock and winning (hopefully). The long-anticipated facelift of Lindwurmstraße between Sendlinger Tor and Goetheplatz has been underway and should be finished before the Wiesn madness begins.

Think: fewer cars, wider bike lanes, more greenery and ideally, less chaos. This is the first of multiple phases, with completion scheduled sometime between now and when we all start flying hover cars. Bus 62 will be rerouted on construction weekends so check the MVGO app for any disruptions in service. And fingers crossed it’s all cleared up before the Oktoberfest bottlenecks arrive.

Find more information here (in German).

Last chance to ride MVG bikes

Sad news for bike-share lovers: starting September 30, the MVG Räder (those sturdy blue bikes you may or may not have crashed on once) will disappear from Munich’s streets.

Why? After ten years, the city and MVG are parting ways, and while there’s talk of a new system, nothing’s confirmed yet. So if you’ve been a loyal fan of the bikes... maybe take a few last spins before they’re retired.

Customers will be informed of the change in a letter. MVG also recommends cycling off the accumulated free minutes. The corresponding overview of the MVG bike account can be found in the MVGO app: To do this, an MVG bike must be selected on the overview map. The free minutes can then be seen in the corresponding info field.

In the coming weeks, the stand modules at the MVG bike stations will be gradually dismantled. The stations themselves will remain in place until the end of the system, so that the bikes can be rented and returned as usual until then

Find more information here (in German) and here (in English).

Theresienwiese gets a playground glow-up

Just in time for sunny days and Oktoberfest family visits, the Theresienwiese now has a freshly revamped playground that’s as thoughtful as it is fun. The city didn’t just plunk down some swings and call it a day–this 4,400 m² space was redesigned with real care including input from students at the neighboring schools. They wanted things like zip lines and tall towers but here’s what else you get:

• Inclusive: Accessible paths, picnic tables with spots for wheelchairs and barrier-free layouts mean everyone can join in the fun.
  

• New gear: From climbing frames and fitness equipment (think calisthenics, slacklines, senior-friendly workout stations) to spotless, modern streetball and table tennis areas, there’s something for all ages.
  

• Chill family time: Benches, picnic zones, and seating decks are dotted around with evening lighting until 10 pm making it ideal for relaxing.
  

• Practical perks: There’s a fresh toilet setup (complete with water fountains) near the U-Bahn entrance – an underrated luxury during busy Wiesn days.
  

• Green by design: It may look playful, but it’s built for sustainability, with space to mingle under the old trees that the planners preserved.

Whether your little ones need to burn off energy or you just want a fun family day out, this new playground is a total win.

Find more information here (in German).

Bonus: 

• Munich ranks high for labor market & innovation

• German police turn to AI with Palantir Surveillance

• August 2025: 7 key changes affecting expats in Germany

• Parking permits in Munich: What’s new in August

2 upcoming events

Ninja Warriors take over Munich Airport

Get ready: the Ninja Champions Series is kicking off on August 23 at Munich Airport – and it's going to be epic. Under Europe’s largest roofed outdoor forum, 50 top athletes from over 16 countries will go head-to-head on a massive ninja course designed by pros David Eilenstein and Chris Harmat. We’re talking nearly 50 meters of obstacles, climbing walls and seven-meter-high challenges.

Entry is FREE, but you’ll need to book tickets in advance here.

Not just for pros: Beginners can enroll in hour-long workshops on Sunday, August 24. Then, for the next two weeks from August 25 to September 7, the course opens to the public — so if you’re 8+ years old and taller than 140cm, you can give it a go. 

Find more information here (in English).

General information:

📍 MAC-Forum Terminalstraße Mitte 18, 85356 Munich Airport
⏰ Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, September 7

Workshops: 

⏰ Sunday, August 24 from 9am–5pm

🎟️ 15€, registration required 

Influencer flea market hits Olympiapark

Forget your usual Saturday flea market: On August 16, you can experience a real Treasure Hunt, Munich’s biggest influencer-led vintage market. Over 100 creators from fashion, lifestyle, fitness and entertainment will be selling their personal closet treasures in the Olympiahalle (East entrance) of the Sommerfestival.

Expect everything from vintage statement pieces to designer staples you’ll actually want to wear again. 

What else is going on?

• Live stage events including talks on mental health, founder stories and social media trends

• DIY stations for custom T-shirt printing and jewelry crafting

• Curated selfie zones, neon signs, balloon banners and more for your next profile refresh

• When the market ends, the YE Afterparty kicks off at Olympiahalle West

Treasure Hunt is part of the larger Sommerfestival Olympiapark, so after shopping you can wander around art booths, rides, food streets and free family zones across the festival site.

Find more information here (in German).

General information:

📍Olympiahalle München

⏰ Saturday, August 16,  5pm–10pm

🎟️ Tickets: 5€

Bonus: 

• Open Air Cinema in Starnberg - Aug 5–17

• Mazak-e-Munich: Desi comics, stories and banter - Aug 8

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1 new restaurant/café to try

A Small Café & Bar

We stumbled into A Small Café near Fraunhoferstraße, and honestly, it’s the chill brunch spot you didn’t know you needed. The menu is rooted in the places its founders left a piece of their hearts: India, Mexico as well as the Caribbean. That global inspiration shows up in every detail, from the spices to the plating. Much of what’s served is homemade using family recipes, and anything that isn’t comes from small, like-minded producers who share the café’s slow food values.

The result? A brunch menu that’s both comforting and nourishing – with dishes like shakshuka, pistachio cheesecake, and a mango-cardamom mimosa that might just ruin you for all other brunch drinks (unless you order the lucky chai martini, of course).

Come Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoons, the café turns into A Small Bar, dimming the lights and mixing up creative cocktails, local wines and craft brews in a cozy, plant-filled corner that feels like a well-kept secret.

It's small, soulful and effortlessly stylish.

One of our readers, Sarah, shared this with us. We thank her for the great tip.

Bonus: No reservation needed. Just show up.

General information:

📍 Müllerstraße 17, 80469 München

🥘  Globally inspired

⏰  Brunch: Monday to Friday,  9am–3pm and 4pm on Saturday & Sunday

      Happy Hour: Friday,  2–4pm and 5pm on Saturday & Sunday

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