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3 - 2 - 1 - It's time to explore Bavaria before it's too late

Pedal your way through scenic Bavaria—summer is almost over.

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Missed the boat on booking your Oktoberfest table? Don’t worry—there’s still hope! Here’s your chance to win a table at the world’s most famous beer festival.

Plus 3,000 new words added to the Duden German dictionary, e.g. Lieblingsmensch, Dürresommer, or Extremwetterereignis.

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3 bits of news

Pedal your way through scenic Bavaria

The MVV Bike Rallies are back, offering cycling enthusiasts two new picturesque routes through the MVV network districts. 

The first route is a 45-kilometer journey starting in Holzkirchen, winding its way through stunning landscapes towards Gmund. The second is a more demanding route—56 kilometers with 670 meters of altitude—from Grafing Bahnhof to Aying, passing through several nature preserves and historic sites along the way. 

Both routes offer plenty of spots to stop, take in the scenery, and answer some fun trivia questions.

Link to the route planner can be found here, and here (in German) you can find relevant information.

Fall's tastiest (and trickiest) treasure hunt 

Photo by Егор Камелев on Unsplash

As summer waves goodbye, Germany's forests quietly prepare for their next act—mushroom season!

Now, before you dash off to the nearest forest with dreams of a foraged feast, let’s get real: mushroom picking isn’t for the faint of heart. Germany’s woods are full of fungi—some delicious, some deadly. 

But don’t let that scare you away from enjoying these forest delicacies. Your safest bet? Visit a local farmer’s market, where edible varieties like Steinpilze, Maronenpilze and Pfifferlinge are available without the risk of ending up with a toxic twin.

For those feeling adventurous, mushroom counseling centers reopened in Munich on August 19 (through October 21). Swing by with your haul, and experts will help you sort the scrumptious from the sinister. 

Find more info about places in and around Munich where you can collect mushrooms here. 

A crash course on Oktoberfest

Maßes of beer at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

Photo by Kimia on Unsplash

In a matter of weeks, you'll be sharing the city with six million revelers on their way to the world's biggest beer festival. But before you don your Lederhosen or Dirndl, there are a few things you should know to make sure your Oktoberfest experience is as epic as the event itself.

Oktoberfest is all about the beer tents and each one has its own vibe. Looking for a wild time with a younger crowd? Head to the Hacker-Festzelt. Want something more traditional and family-friendly? Augustiner is your spot. And if you're here to party with locals and tourists alike, Hofbräu or Löwenbräu will deliver. 

Pro tip: Try a few tents before settling in—they all offer something unique.

Not that Oktoberfest Bier isn't amazing (so fresh and with up to 6% alcohol), but Oktoberfest has a lot more to offer. There are dozens of amusement rides (definitely ride before drinking), a massive Ferris wheel with stunning views, and even a section called Oide Wiesn, where you can enjoy Bavarian culture with traditional music, costumes, dancing and old-school rides.

Learn more here (in English). 

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2 upcoming events

Second-Hand treasures at the Viktualienmarkt

This weekend, Pasing’s Halle 2 is hitting the streets with a pop-up container full of second-hand delights at the Viktualienmarkt.

You’ll find a well-curated selection of items in great condition, perfect for those who love a good bargain. And if you've got some gently used treasures collecting dust at home (but no clothing, please), bring them along—someone else might just fall in love with them.

If you can’t make it in August? Don’t worry, they will be back on September 21 and October 18.

Find more information here (in German).

General information:

📍  Corner of Frauenstraße/Westenriederstraße, München

📅   Friday, August 23: 1pm 6pm

Saturday, August 24: 10am 3pm

Last Salsa nights at Pasing Arcaden 

The Pasing Arcaden have been sizzling this summer, and if you haven’t joined the party yet, it’s time to dust off those dancing shoes. The last two salsa nights are coming up this Friday, August 23 and next week (Friday, August 30)

Starting at 6pm, a team of Pasinger Tanzschule Salsamás introduces you to the world of Latin American salsa. 

Find more info here (in German).

General information:

📍  Pasinger Vorplatz

🕒  Friday, August 23 & 30, 6pm 10pm

Bonus

1 new restaurant/café to try

Champor 

Tucked away in one of Munich’s quieter corners, Champor is the city’s only Malaysian restaurant—and it’s been delighting spice lovers for more than 20 years! If you’re ready to explore a culinary world that’s as colorful and vibrant as its dishes, then this is your next stop.

At Champor, when they say “spicy,” they mean it. But don’t worry—the friendly team is always on hand to guide you through the menu. Try the Ayam Kicap in Malaysia, which in Mayasian translates into soy sauce chicken. Buttered prawns, rojak mama, caramelized beef, and ayam percik are all great hits. 

General information:

📍  Warthestraße 5, 81927 Bogenhausen-München 

🥘  Malaysian

  Tuesday - Thursday: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10:30pm

Friday: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 11pm

Saturday: 6pm – 11pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

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