Munich and Bavaria - a way of life that inspires
Munich is more than just a city - it is a way of life. Here, Bavarian tradition meets urban flair, and this can be seen in every corner of the city. The people of Munich are known for their sociability, their love of conviviality and their pronounced sense of culture and enjoyment. I always recommend a city tour on foot in the city center to get to know the city - these are offered all year round in many languages. A "hop on hop off" bus tour is an interesting way to explore and experience the whole city in a wider radius - here you can hire out a short museum or exhibition visit at the same time. These are also offered daily throughout the year. This gives you a good overview of the city and allows you to explore the sights you are particularly interested in more intensively afterwards.
Culinary specialties
Bavarian cuisine is a very special treat. Try a freshly tapped pint of beer in the world-famous Hofbräuhaus or enjoy pretzels and veal sausages for a (late) breakfast. According to tradition, white sausages should not be eaten after 12 noon. Nowadays this is no longer so relevant because of the refrigeration facilities, but the true Munich citizen still sticks to it. There are numerous beer gardens and traditional pubs in and around Munich. The special thing about a typical Munich beer garden is that you can bring your own snacks and it's perfectly fine if you just buy the beer on the spot. Of course, you can also get everything else your culinary heart desires in every beer garden: pork knuckle, chicken or grilled fish, radishes and radishes, sausage salad or “Obazda” (cheese speciality) with pretzels. For those who prefer something a little more refined, Munich also has a large number of first-class international restaurants and upscale Michelin-starred cuisine.
Traditional folk and forest festivals
The Oktoberfest ("Wiesn" in Bavarian) is the largest folk festival in the world and attracts millions of visitors every year. It takes place at the end of September/beginning of October, the majority of days are in September - so it should really be called the Septemberfest. During this time, Munich is traditionally in a state of emergency. Munich residents go to the Wiesn at least once, and I even know some who go every day - from midday to evening. This is where people meet up and enjoy the socializing - maybe a deal or two is struck here, who knows? A "good one holds out", it just requires a somewhat more disciplined attitude, because the Oktoberfest beer has a higher percentage of 6% than a "normal" beer, which has an average of "only" 5%. Of course, there are now also non-alcoholic versions or you can simply drink a sweet or sour "Radler", which is half beer with lemonade or - less popular - with sparkling water.
Oh yes - interesting to know: only the 6 Munich breweries are allowed to brew Oktoberfest beer. They have to be located in the city of Munich and have a well with water for brewing. If you haven't seen it yet, you should definitely visit the Wiesn - it's best to stroll through the Schaustellerstraße with its traditional and ultra-modern rides beforehand. A visit to the "Oidn Wiesn" is also recommended. Afterwards, enjoy a pint of beer and a chicken in one of the many beer tents (advance booking is recommended at weekends!).
And if that's not enough, Munich also has the Spring Festival on the Theresienwiese - it's like a small Oktoberfest in spring - and the Auer Dult twice a year on Mariahilfplatz in the "Au" district. Here there is also a small beer tent, a few rides, but lots of stalls with culinary specialties and household, porcelain, earthenware or ceramic goods and beautiful traditional costume accessories.
The Bavarian beer festivals start in August. In mid-August, for example, the Straubing Gäubodenfest takes place in Lower Bavaria. It is the second largest folk festival after the Wiesn. And at the beginning of September, the Rosenheim Autumn Festival follows immediately afterwards.
The forest and lake festivals in the Tegernsee region, which take place between June and August, are also becoming increasingly popular and have a very special flair.
CONCLUSION
There really are a lot of parties here in Bavaria. Anyone who enjoys conviviality will definitely get their money's worth here.
https://www.oktoberfest.de
https://www.auerdult.de
https://www.ausstellungs-gmbh.de/gaeubodenvolksfest
https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de
https://www.tegernsee.com/waldfeste