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New in Munich - attractions, restaurants and bars

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New in Munich –
attractions, restaurants and bars

Official sources of information and inspiration from Munich Tourism:
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Book now online: München Tourismus travel packages, city tours, etc.:
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50 years since the 1972 Summer Olympic Games
The 1972 Summer Olympic Games was a significant factor in achieving Munich’s current
reputation as a modern, charming metropolis for culture and sport. To mark the 50th anniversary
of the Games, Munich will be hosting a “mini-Olympics” of sorts in the Olympiastadion (Olympic
Stadium), when the European Championships are held from 11th to August 21st. As the largest
multi-sports event in Munich since 1972, there will be around 4,700 athletes from 36 nations
competing in nine disciplines including track and field, canoe slalom, rowing, gymnastics,
cycling, triathlon and table tennis. Tickets are on sale now. The anniversary programme of
events will extend across the entire year, acting as a showcase for Munich to celebrate its
architectural, innovation, sports, cultural and music highlights. The full programme for the 50th
anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games will be available online from mid january at:
https://muenchen1972-2022.de/
Press contact European Championships: Manuel Deutschmeyer, press@munich2022.com
Press contact Munich Tourism: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

10 tips for discovering traces of the 1972 olympics in Munich
The Summer Olympic Games were held in Munich in 1972, and even now, 50 years later,
there’s still plenty to experience in Olympiapark (Olympic Park): wonderful architecture, events
and a huge selection of sports and leisure activities and gastronomy. What’s more, the “Spirit of

Contact: Department of Labor and Economic Development
München Tourismus, Trade & Media Relations
Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15, 80331 München, Tel.: +49 89 233-30343
Email: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de, www.simply-munich.com

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1972” can still be felt elsewhere in Munich too. 10 tips can be found here:
https://www.munich.travel/en/topics/sports-leisure/10-tips-for-discovering-traces-of-the-1972-
olympics
Press contact: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

A city trek starting in Olympiapark (Olympic Park)
City trekking is an ideal way to discover the city at leisure while still taking in many of its sights.
The 21-kilometre north-south passage offers an abundance of nature and culture experiences at
any time of year. Beginning at the BMW Welt building right beside the Olympiazentrum (Olympic
Centre) and extending as far as the lake at Hinterbrühl, this route particularly emphasises how
green Munich is. Along the way you’ll see magnificent boulevards, world-famous museums and
a wealth of architecture and history. If it feels like too far to go in one day, or if you’re just really
keen to allow time to linger, you can break the walk down into three stages or alternatively use a
rental bike or the local public transport system to complete individual stages. You can use the
komoot touring app as a convenient companion for your hike. From spring 2022, guided tours
will also be available on this route.
Press contact: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

19 new permanent exhibitions at the Deutsches Museum
The first phase of renovation works at the Deutsches Museum is expected to be completed in
the first half of 2022, bringing 19 new permanent exhibitions – an extra 20,000 square metres of
museum space. So as well as old favourites such as the “Tante Ju” aeroplane, visitors can look
forward to exploring lots of new arrivals which bring the wonders of science and technology to
life. A giant human body in the Health section is sure to be a particularly striking attraction. The
new roof terrace bar, Frau im Mond – which translates as “woman in the moon” – has been
designed by the creators of the Flushing Meadows Hotel, and is inspired by the nearby space
flight exhibition area. It will offer fantastic views over Munich and the Isar river, which can be
experienced by anyone, not just museum visitors. The Deutsches Museum will remain open
during construction work.
Press contact: presse@deutsches-museum.de

Four new culture stages in Munich
The opening of four new stages in Munich has been met with much joy. Visitors can look
forward to discovering these new settings for theatre, dance, concerts and readings: the
Isarphilharmonie at the Gasteig cultural centre’s HP8 site, the new Volkstheater in the
Schlachthofviertel district, the schwere reiter theatre in the Kreativquartier (creative quarter) and
Hoftheater München in the Stemmerhof, a converted historic farm building. The new temples of
culture offer some architectural surprises, successfully combining easy casualness with a real
sensitivity to the particular history of each site.
Press contact HP8: Karin Metzner, k.metzner@gasteig.de
Press contact Volkstheater: Frederik Mayet, presse@muenchner-volkstheater.de
Press contact schwere reiter: siehe www.schwerereiter.de, Rubrik Kontakt
Press contact Hoftheater: Lara-Fabienne von Zastrow, lara.vonzastrow@hof.theater

Contact: Department of Labor and Economic Development
München Tourismus, Trade & Media Relations
Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15, 80331 München, Tel.: +49 89 233-30343
Email: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de, www.simply-munich.com

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Freddie Mercury and Queen in Munich
It is one of the lesser known facts that Freddie Mercury has lived in Munich for six years and it
was here where he celebrated his famous 39th birthday party (at the former discothek Mrs.
Henderson) during which the music video to “Living on my own” was shot. It is still one of the
most widely watched music video clips with over 100 mio visits. For those wishing to follow
Freddie Mercury’s trail in Munich, there are two new options. Firstly MucTours offers regular
three hour Freddie Mercury Walking Tours through his favourite quarters. The first of these tours
took place on the 30th anniversary of his death on November 24th 2021. The tours are offered on
a regular basis in German, and in English upon demand. Secondly there will be a new exhibition
for rock fans at the factory plant Pasing (Pasinger Fabrik) from March 17 th to June 25th. The
exibition “Queen – A Bohemian Rhapsody” focusses on the legendary band Queen and its
singer Freddie Mercury and shows their close connection to Munich. An hommage to Deep
Purple is also part of the exhibition. Their song “Smoke on the water” celebrates its 50 th
anniversary in 2022.
Press contact Freddie Mercury Walking Tours: Alex Wulkow, alex@muctours.de
Press contact Queen exhibition: Herbie Hauke, rockmuseum@aol.com

Street art in Munich – the new Kunstlabor 2 and the Museum for Urban and
Contemporary Art
Believe it or not, Munich was a pioneer of the German graffiti scene. From 1985 to 1988, graffiti
was so big in Munich that artists visited from all over the world so they could say they had
painted in Munich at least once. Munich is today home to Germany’s first museum for urban
art, which is based in a former utilities substation and has now expanded to a brand-new
attraction: KUNSTLABOR 2. Situated in the Maxvorstadt district, this temporary project by
MUCA spans some 10,000 square metres over six floors. A particularly exciting point for lovers
of street art and urban art to note is that two of the six floors have been – and continue to be –
transformed into a walk-in work of art by more than 100 artists. Those involved include
household names such as Loomit and rapper Samy Deluxe, but also newcomers such as Pepe
(alias Jose Luis Villanueva Contreras).
Press contact: Stephanie Utz, presse@muca.eu

Yellow Staircase in the Residenz city palace
After four years of extensive reconstruction, Leo von Klenze’s yellow marble stucco masterpiece
is now accessible once again as of November 2021. Treading the Yellow Staircase is one of the
highlights of any visit to the living quarters and staterooms of the Bavarian rulers at the Munich
Residenz city palace. The Residenz is the largest palace in any German city centre and is now
open to the public as a museum. Stylistically, the evolution over centuries of the Wittelsbach
family palace means it embodies a mix of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassicism.
Press contact: Ines Holzmüller and Franziska Wimberger, presse@bsv.bayern.de

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Trip up the Rathausturm (Town Hall Tower) – a new viewpoint for Munich
Munich has many wonderful elevated scenic viewpoints, and one of the most beautiful is
certainly the tower in the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall), which has been open to visitors
since 2020. In just a few seconds the lift delivers you to the top of the 85-metre-tall tower, where
you can encounter a different highlight of the city at every turn: Alter Peter church stands directly
opposite; Frauenkirche cathedral is on one side of the tower and the Altes Rathaus (Old Town
Hall) on the other; the Italianate Theatinerkirche church is visible to the north; and southwards of
course, the Alps. Tickets are available online and from the Tourist Information office in the
Rathaus.
Press contact: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

Reopening of the Glyptothek
After two years of renovations, the Glyptothek art gallery reopened in March 2021. The
Glyptothek is not only Munich’s oldest public museum, but is also the only museum in the world
dedicated to antique sculpture. Highlights include the “Barberini Faun” and the “Group of the
Aegina”. Together with the Antikensammlungen (antique collection) on the south side of
Königsplatz, the Glyptothek boasts one of the world’s most significant collections of Greek,
Etruscan and Roman art.
Press contact: Astrid Fendt, fendt@antike-am-koenigsplatz.mwn.de

New BIOTOPIA lab in the Botanischer Garten
The BIOTOPIA lab opened to the public in May 2021. It gives a taste of what can be expected in
BIOTOPIA Naturkundemuseum Bayern, the future new museum which will emerge following the
redesign and extension of the much-loved Museum Mensch und Natur (museum of man and
nature). The BIOTOPIA Lab includes a laboratory kitchen and a workshop area, where it hosts
biological and environmental science workshops, with special provision for schools and families
and a visitor programme open to all, as well as interdisciplinary events. It also contains a flexible
exhibition space for a changing programme of pop-up exhibitions such as the upcoming “Fungi
for Future”. BIOTOPIA Lab@Home also enables budding scientists to explore the world of
science at home by means of interactive experiments and DIY ideas, helping them to make their
own scientific discoveries about the natural world through projects such as growing mushrooms
or isolating DNA from fruit and vegetables.
Press contact: Leonie Liebich, liebich@biotopia.net

Motorworld Munich and Ameron Hotel München Motorworld
After twelve years of preparation and renovations, Munich now has its own Motorworld. Visitors
to the new attraction, located on the site of the former Deutsche Bahn railway repair works with
listed locomotive hall, can marvel at luxury-class automobiles 365 days a year – what’s more,
admission is free. Many of the magnificent Bugatti, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and BMW
models, to name but a few of the more than 25 luxury brands on display, have their own glazed
parking boxes.
And there’s more to do than just look. From classic cars to sports supercars and even
motorbikes, with accessories and repair services on offer, there are plenty of interesting

Contact: Department of Labor and Economic Development
München Tourismus, Trade & Media Relations
Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15, 80331 München, Tel.: +49 89 233-30343
Email: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de, www.simply-munich.com

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shopping opportunities here as well. The decor of the Ameron München Motorworld four-star
hotel and the various restaurants in the grounds also plays on the topic of automobiles. The
three Car & Bike Studios at the Ameron offer guests a very unique feature, providing stylish
accommodation not only for guests, but also for their vehicle: devoted owners need never take
their eyes off their car or bike while in the ground-floor studios, as only glass separates the living
quarters from the vehicle.
Ameron Hotel press contact: Nicole Dembour-Schillo, dembour@althoffhotels.com
Motorworld press contact: presse@motorworld.de

New young things at the Viktualienmarkt food market
The Viktualienmarkt is a place where any foodie can find their heart’s desire, from authentic
Bavarian delicacies to exotic goods. Alongside many third-generation family-run businesses,
there are also a few new, younger faces at the food market, such as 30-year-old master
confectioner Lea Zapf, whose Market patisserie opened right in the middle of the coronavirus
pandemic. Her “Luftikus” cream puffs are one of her specialities. Teresa Koblbauer, or Resi as
she is known, has been running her regional fruit and vegetable stall, Resi am Markt, since
2020. She even sells ginger grown in Munich, and will soon be offering takeaway meals. The
guys at Caspar Plautz are well-known to many. Trained goldsmith Theo and sociologist Dominik
have been drawing baked potato fans to their stall in droves for several years now. For groups
there are tasting tours on Viktualienmarket available in English.
Press contact Lea Zapf: lea@leazapf.de
Press contact Caspar Plautz: kartoffeln@casparplautz.de
Press contact Tasting tours: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

Werksviertel: a vision of the future behind Ostbahnhof train station
Werksviertel wants to become the city district of the future. The area covers a total of 40
hectares, and there is already plenty to experience in the central Werksviertel-Mitte area, which
spans some ten hectares. The industrial area at Ostbahnhof was historically used for the
processing of potatoes to make knödeln (potato dumplings) and creamed potatoes; today the
same area has been transformed into a bustling city district with loft offices, artists’ studios,
several live stages, apartments, bars and restaurants. Regular guided tours are a great way to
gain an insight into the area. A key location in Werksviertel-Mitte is the orange building which is
prominently labelled with WERK3. The Stadtalm, or city meadow, on the roof of the building is a
real highlight. Covering around 2,500 square metres, it is home to a flock of Valais Blacknose
sheep, several bee colonies and a number of chickens – and it is just one of many sustainability
projects in the neighbourhood. The WERK1 building offers low-cost office space for startups, co-
working opportunities and normally more than 100 events each year aimed at promoting
networking and discussion on the digital founders scene. The site will be used as a temporary
location for the Umadum München, Germany’s largest Ferris wheel, until construction of the
new Munich concert hall begins there. Street art is also an integral key feature of this
neighbourhood. Well-known artist Loomit has been based on the site since 1996 and also works
as a local curator.
Werksviertel-Mitte press contact: Corinna Böck, corinna.boeck@urkern.de

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New guided tour of the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall)
With its wonderful Glockenspiel mechanical clock, the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) on
Marienplatz is one of Munich’s best-known landmarks – but most visitors have only seen it from
the outside. As of summer 2021, visitors have been able to also explore inside the neo-Gothic
building by booking a guided tour of the Rathaus. As well as giving you the chance to discover
its most prestigious spaces and the Rathaus balcony where FC Bayern celebrated its
championship win, on the tour you can also view the impressive reading room of the Law
Library, which has been used as a setting in a number of films.
Press contact: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de

Green Fashion Tours
Munich is a hotspot for sustainable fashion. With Green Fashion Tours, visitors can take a peek
behind the scenes of Munich’s sustainable fashion scene and speak in person with designers
and store owners – all year round. Each tour takes in three to four shops and studios. Green
Fashion Tours has identified more than 20 sustainable fashion hotspots in Munich on its Green
Fashion Tours Map. Personalised tours and workshops on topics such as upcycling are
available on request.
Press contact: Arianna Nicoletti, arianna@greenfashiontours.com

TrachtNTour – the personal shopping tour for lovers of traditional Bavarian dress
Dress like a local – feel like a local: that’s the motto at TrachtNTour. These personal shopping
tours take in the finest outlets, where 24-year-old fashion enthusiast Elizabeth Beer can guide
you in your selection of a dirndl (women’s traditional Bavarian dress) or other traditional
costume. Mother-daughter and father-son tours are also available.
Press contact: Elisabeth Beer, info@trachtntour.com

New restaurants

Werneckhof Sigi Schelling
Werneckhof Sigi Schelling is one of the most exciting new restaurants on the scene. After 14
years as a sous chef at Tantris, Sigi Schelling is now owner and chef de cuisine at her own
restaurant, where she is writing a new story in a historic venue, with her classical, produce-
focused cooking style.
Press contact: Kerstin Zhouleh, presse@werneckhof-schelling.de

Tantris reopening
Renowned gourmet restaurant Tantris reopened as “Tantris Maison Culinaire” in October 2021,
with the name change signalling a whole new concept. The establishment now consists of the
Tantris set menu restaurant, the Tantris DNA à la carte restaurant, and Bar Tantris. The set
menu restaurant, under the management of head chef Benjamin Chmura, offers haute cuisine
set menus featuring four or six courses in the afternoon and six or eight courses in the evening.

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Under the leadership of Virginie Protat, Tantris DNA offers classic à la carte French cuisine in
the afternoons and evenings, including various dishes from the five-decade heritage of Tantris.
Press contact: Pascale Kassel, pascale.kassel@tantris.de

Ukiyo – a design hotspot with first-class cuisine
The new Ukiyo restaurant in Glockenbachviertel serves contemporary Japanese cuisine in an
elegantly exotic setting. The menu features such delights as gunkam maki, a dish made from
cubes of tuna with raw quail egg that is popular in Japan. The interior is characterised by muted
tones, lots of plants and light-coloured wood. Describing the restaurant, a Munich magazine
recently wrote: “Even the toilet is so aesthetically designed it could be taken for an Instagram
hotspot”.
Press contact: info@ukiyogermany.de

Rotibrass – tea-smoked chicken and jackfruit sausageThe new Rotibrass restaurant in the
Dreimühlenviertel area is ideal for people with adventurous palates. The menu showcases
Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine focusing on rotisserie chicken in particular. The chicken is
smoked with various teas before being barbecued over an open flame and served with
accompaniments such as rice cakes and sesame-dressed salad. Vegetarians can enjoy dishes
such as jackfruit sausage from the smoker.
Press contact: Ngan Dannemann und Stefan Hermansdorfer, info@rotibrass.de

New hotels

Schwan Locke & Wunder Locke
The Schwan Locke hotel is the first European foray from the Locke lifestyle aparthotel brand.
Situated just a few minutes’ walk from Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest fairground), the
establishment comprises 151 contemporary studio apartments in a mid-century industrial style,
an art collection that includes various local pieces, and a co-working lounge. The hotel bar,
Bamuble!, is run by a team from award-winning pub Mural. As well as an excellent wine menu,
guests can enjoy international cuisine made with local produce, such as fish and chips that uses
fish from Schliersee lake. The group is planning to open a second European hotel in Sendling in
early 2022, under the name Wunder Locke. The new hotel will boast 360 studio apartments, a
co-working area, meeting and event rooms, a workout studio and a heated outdoor swimming
pool. Locke will also be collaborating with the Mural gastro team for its four planned restaurants
and bars – including an urban farm offering a farm-to-table concept and a rooftop cocktail bar
with panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps.
Wunder & Schwan Locke press contact: Nora Hainz, Nora.Hainz@ontimepr.com

DO & CO Hotel
Located close to Munich’s Marienplatz main square and offering direct access to the five-storey
“FC Bayern World” attraction, DO & CO Hotel is ideal for FC Bayern fans visiting the city. The
hotel opened in summer 2021 with 30 rooms and a penthouse loft suite – reflecting the 31

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national championship titles the club holds – featuring interiors that blend international flair with
Bavarian charm. The Hotel also has two DO & CO restaurants: a traditional Bavarian inn on the
ground floor serving regional dishes and an internationally inspired eatery on the first floor.
Press contact: Lars Kliemann, lars.kliemann@doco.com, T.:+49 151 57337219

Four new hotels in Werksviertel
Amid the many bars, restaurants, concept stores and offices of Munich’s Werksviertel, four new
hotels have settled in. The latest addition is the 4-star Adina Apartment Hotel Munich, which
opened its doors in September 2021. The establishment occupies floors 9 to 24 of the Werk4
building in the Werksviertel-Mitte area, and is currently the city’s tallest hotel at a height of 86
metres. Guests can even expect a view of sheep and chickens from some of its 234 studios and
apartments, as the hotel is located right beside the Stadtalm, a nature project on the roof of the
adjacent Werk3 building. One cute detail is the room numbers with pictograms that indicate
what view can be enjoyed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The gambino Hotel Werksviertel,
with 303 rooms and an unbeatable view of the Umadum Ferris wheel, is just a stone’s throw
away. The operators have deliberately decided not to include a restaurant on-site, so that
visitors can take advantage of all the services available in the area, and they can – at least
temporarily – become part of the Werksviertel community. Autumn 2019 saw the opening of the
Moxy lifestyle hotel, a young, innovative boutique hotel with reasonable room rates. The design
concept is inspired by motorcycle manufacturer Zündapp, which produced motorcycles in the
Werksviertel area for decades. The Residence Inn next door has 75 studios and is particularly
aimed at visitors staying in the city for longer periods. Spacious rooms, wardrobes, and
kitchenettes with dishwashers, combined with clean design and calming colours create a retreat
that feels a long way from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Adina press contact: Julia Fernandez-Pola, jfernandez-pola@adina.eu T. + 49 30 863 298 650
gambino press contact: Michaela Rosien, m.rosien@michaelarosien-pr.de , T. 173 / 2917792
Moxy and Residence Inn press contact: Jaqueline Schaaf, Jacqueline.Schaaf@mucor.de,
T.+49.89.558.919.594

Mandarin Oriental shines in new splendour
The five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel reopened in October 2020 after extensive refurbishment,
and is now wowing guests with tasteful luxury and a real commitment to regional chic: the
rooms feature 100 mountain paintings specially created by Munich artist Felix Rehfeld; guest
kimonos were designed by well-known Munich fashion designer duo Talbot Runhof; and the
espresso capsules used are supplied by the Feel Good coffee roastery in Tegernsee. Since its
reopening, plastic packaging in the rooms has been eliminated – even the guest toothbrushes
are made from wood and toothpaste is supplied in the form of chewable tablets. Press contact:
Natascha Bonvin, nbonvin@mohg.com, T. +49 (0)176 1909 800

Background
München Tourismus is the city’s central tourist organisation and is part of the City of Munich’s
Department of Labour and Economic Development. München Tourismus works with its business
partners in the private sector and the tourist organisation München TIM e.V to develop

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marketing and PR campaigns and tourism products in a bid to establish Munich as a destination
on the international travel market. Tourismuskommission München (the Munich Tourism
Commission), a joint committee that includes representatives from the city council and the local
tourist industry, sets out the strategic focus in achieving this aim. München Tourismus acts as a
centre of expertise, knowledge and innovation within Munich’s tourism industry; as a link to
regional and supra-regional tourist organisations (TOM, BayTM, DZT, MC and many more); and
as a professional, neutral advisor to the tourist industry.

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Contact: Department of Labor and Economic Development
München Tourismus, Trade & Media Relations
Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15, 80331 München, Tel.: +49 89 233-30343
Email: tourismus.mediaservice@muenchen.de, www.simply-munich.com

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