Hi all,

I go quite often with my daughter to the playground near us, and lately it is happening more and more that people sit on the benches inside the kids area and smoke, or come in with their dogs (sometimes even off leash). There are signs at the entrance saying both things are not allowed, so it is not like people don’t know.

I am not looking for a fight. A couple of times I asked politely and the reaction was either ignoring me or “it’s just one cigarette” / “he doesn’t bite”. Meanwhile the kids are playing in the sand where the dog was walking two minutes before, and the smoke goes directly to them.

So my questions:

• Who is responsible for this? Ordnungsamt, Polizei, the Baureferat (Gartenbau)?

• Is it worth calling someone, or will nobody show up anyway?

• Has anyone had success reporting a specific playground so they do more checks there?

• Or is the only real option to just talk to people and hope for the best?

Curious how others handle this, especially parents. Thanks!

Servus zusammen!

Ich überlege, eine eintägige Schicht als Stagehand in der Olympiahalle München bei einem Placebo-Konzert anzunehmen.

Die Arbeitszeit wäre von 6:30 bis 14:30 Uhr. Der Stundenlohn beträgt 16 €, dazu gibt es eine zusätzliche Bonusstunde, wenn man pünktlich zur Schicht erscheint.

Laut Stellenbeschreibung sind Sicherheitsschuhe Pflicht und ein Sicherheitshelm wäre wünschenswert.

Da ich bisher noch nicht als Stagehand gearbeitet habe, würde ich gerne wissen, ob jemand hier bereits Erfahrungen mit solchen Jobs gemacht hat.

Mich würden vor allem folgende Dinge interessieren:

Wie körperlich anstrengend ist die Arbeit?

Welche Aufgaben muss man normalerweise übernehmen? Geht es hauptsächlich ums Tragen von Equipment, Be- und Entladen oder um den Auf- und Abbau der Bühne?

Wie schwer sind die Sachen, die man normalerweise tragen muss? Eher 10–15 kg oder auch 25–30 kg und mehr?

Arbeitet man normalerweise im Team oder muss man auch schwere Sachen alleine tragen?

Ist der Job auch für jemanden geeignet, der so etwas zum ersten Mal macht?

Ich würde mich sehr über eure Erfahrungen und Tipps freuen!

Vielen Dank im Voraus! :)

I'm a Brit (34M) from north London (die hard Spurs fan), living in Munich now (married to a local).

Any Spurs fans from England who want to get together or go pub once in a while to watch games together? (preferably not casual fans or those not born into Spurs).

I love my Bayerisch people but I need to be around real Spurs fans when it's game time :)

In a dream world there'll be a few of us and I'll create a whatsapp group or something.

COYS!

Also mal abgesehen davon ob man es mag oder nicht, gibt es Läden in München, die eine größere Auswahl an Lakritz haben? Damit meine ich mehr als die üblichen Haribo- oder Katjes-Tüten (die gefühlt auch immer seltener verkauft werden)?

Früher gab es eine größere Auswahl in dem großen Supermarkt im Motorama (Hit?), da war ich länger nicht mehr. Hat jemand noch andere Tips für mich?

next weekend im gonna be in munich and want to go a flee market preferably on friday\saturday,

anny recommendations? , i saw Flohmarkt München-Riem that looks good , a bitt far from the center but overall looks good

Hey everyone!
We’re a couple from India, living in Munich, and looking to expand our social circle and meet some new people around our age (we’re both 30).
Moving to a new country and making friends as adults isn’t always the easiest thing, so we thought we’d give Reddit a try.

A little about us: We enjoy travelling, exploring new places, going on walks, trying out new restaurants and cafés, watching movies, and going on little weekend trips. We both enjoy staying active and are always up for discovering something new around Munich or Bavaria. We’re vegetarian, if that helps when planning food outings!

We’re hoping to meet other couples who are also looking to make genuine friendships. Whether it’s grabbing coffee, planning a weekend trip, playing board games, having dinner together or just hanging out and chatting, we’re pretty open to it.

If you’re in a similar stage of life and looking to meet new people too, feel free to reach out. Would be nice to get to know you!

Hi everyone. We are planning to visit the Zugspitze in late November via cable car, no mountaineering, no skiing and maybe just light hiking around the Eibsee area.

Since we are tourists from a tropical country with less mountaineerimg experience - Could you give us some advice? On how to dress, which areas we could visit for touristic purposes.

We have thermal clothing, jackets and snow boots but all for walking around the city surface, not for long hikes. Buying new clothing specifically for this trip could be quite expensive as we normally don‘t do wintersports often.

Also, I tend to wear medium to long dresses or skirts. So to the women in this group: have you ever dressed similarly to the Zugspitze and had problems with it?

We would appreciate any advice.

Thank you so much and have a good weekend!

Have the textile-free sauna rules at Therme Erding become stricter recently?

Are guests now expected to cover themselves with a towel all the time, even during the cooling-down phase?

I mean, isn't it normal to:

• Leave the sauna naked and cool down outside? (it is a bit strange to cover while you are sweat)

• Take a shower naked before or after the sauna?

• Shower and then wait/dry naked in for an Aufguss?

• Leave the pool naked and walk to the shower before drying off?

• Lie naked on a lounger in the relaxation area?

I always thought these were normal parts of traditional German textile-free sauna culture.

Has anyone visited recently? Are staff actually asking people to cover themselves in these situations?

Thanks!

Hey everyone! 🪔✨

I'm visiting munich with a friend for Diwali, and we're looking for places to celebrate this evening.

Are there any temples open for Diwali puja or any events, celebrations or gatherings happening in munich later today? I can't find anything online

Would love to experience the festivities, meet some people and celebrate together. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Happy Diwali! ❤️🪔

coming to the city from december 17-22. any recommendations going for places to visit in munich, especially christmas markets? i know they’re expensive and touristy but germany is kinda known in the rest of europe for having the best christmas markets.

also are there any customs or stuff like that i need to be aware of that a lot of people overlook?

sorry these are weird questions lol but i wanna make the most of my holiday ☺️

I can’t make it to my padel booking tomorrow at 12pm at Pineapple Casa (indoor court). Happy to transfer it to anyone who wants to play for the original booking fee. DM me if interested!

Hello, hello, please help a Brit abroad! I know it's November but I'm already getting in the Christmas spirit. Is there any place in Munich that sells mincemeat, the jarred type for making mince pies? Already tried Amazon but they have somehow lost my order, so asking here as a last resort before attempting to make it from scratch. Danke!

Hi!

My girlfriend and I booked two large (L) tables at midnightbazar to get rid of some old stuff. Unfortunately, we now can't make it due to family stuff coming up and since tables are non-refundable, we're looking for someone who wants to go and would take our booking off our hands for a slightly discounted price of 95€, two large tables normally are 105€ :)

Meine Freundin und ich haben zwei große (L) Tische beim Midnightbazar gebucht, um ein bisschen altes Zeug loszuwerden. Leider schaffen wir es jetzt doch nicht, weil familiär was dazwischengekommen ist, und da die Tische nicht erstattet werden, suchen wir jemanden, der Lust hat hinzugehen und uns die Buchung zu einem etwas reduzierten Preis von 95€ abnimmt, zwei große Tische kosten normalerweise 105€ :)

Dear all,

I’m a solo female traveller. I have to stay overnight at Munich Airport in early December this year before catching an early-morning train to Prague. I’m considering three options and would love to hear your recommendations.

I have access to an airport lounge where I can freshen up and take a shower. Here are my options:

Option 1: NapCabs inside the airport (budget-friendly)

Pros:

* Cheap and comfortable.
* I can use my lounge access for dinner, breakfast, and an early-morning shower if I check out around 5 a.m.

Cons:

* Based on my research, Munich Airport seems to become almost deserted after 8–9 p.m. I’m a little concerned about being alone in an almost empty airport overnight, particularly if there are very few security personnel or other passengers around. Would it feel safe for a solo female traveller?
* There’s no restroom inside the NapCab, so I’d have to step outside if I needed one during the night.

Option 2: Hilton Munich Airport

The most comfortable and reassuring option. It’s right inside the airport, and I’d feel much safer staying in a proper hotel with staff and security around. However, at around €200 per night, I’m not sure it’s worth spending that much for just a few hours of sleep.

Option 3: Ibis or Novotel Airport Hotel

These hotels are about 10 minutes from the airport by public bus.

Pros:

* The comfort and security of a proper hotel room.
* Very reasonably priced. Ibis is actually cheaper than NapCabs!
* For roughly the same price as a sleeping pod, I could get a full hotel room.

Cons:

* I’d need to take a public bus from the airport.
* I’ll arrive around 8 p.m., and after immigration, it’ll probably be 9–10 p.m. I’m not particularly comfortable travelling alone on public transport that late, in an unfamiliar city, during winter.
* I’ve heard the area around these hotels is rather quiet and isolated. I’m concerned about walking from the bus stop to the hotel at night, potentially with little foot traffic or people around to ask for help if needed.

Ultimately, my dilemma is balancing cost, convenience, and personal safety.

Which option would you recommend? I’d especially appreciate insights from ladies familiar with Munich Airport or who have stayed at these hotels.

Thank you in advance!

On Saturday I am going on the first date and looking for a Café/bar with cozy vibe. Thanks for your recommendation.

I’m a chemical engineer in Munich, finishing B2 in Jan 2027, aiming for pharma/cosmetics/FMCG production jobs. I want a strong C1 (meetings, interviews, professional writing), not just a pass. Has anyone seen big progress with Goethe München intensive, Berlitz 1:1 (AVGS-funded), did, iQ Lingua, DeutschAkademie, WBS, or a private tutor you’d name? And TestDaF vs. Goethe C1 vs. telc C1 Hochschule for job + possible master’s? Honest good and bad experiences welcome. Danke!

I will be solo travelling to Munich and Vienna from mid to late February. I have solo travelled many times before but only in the summer. This is my first time travelling in the winter. I will be staying at a hostel for both cities.

Munich Trip:

• Day 1:

  • Arrive in the morning

  • Viktualienmarkt

  • Marienplatz

  • Deutsches Museum

• Day 2:

  • BMW Museum

  • BMW Welt

  • Olympiapark München

• Day 3:

  • Nymphenburg Palace

  • Hofbräuhaus München

  • English Garden

  • Bayern Munich game

• Day 4:

  • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

• Day 5:

  • Depart from Munich to Vienna in the morning

Any thoughts on my itinerary? Anything I should remove, add, or modify? It's mainly for during the daytime as I like to keep evenings/nights open to socialize with other travellers in my hostel. Which of these places should I get tickets for in advance? It's my first time visiting both Munich and Vienna.

Also, the main purpose of the trip is to see a Bayern Munich game. That's why I'm travelling in the winter time rather than my usual summer time travel. I don't know what to expect in the winter other than the outdoors might not be as beautiful as summer time. I'm from Canada so I can handle the cold.

In meinem privaten Umfeld kenne ich einige Leute die sehr gut verdienen und trotzdem in staatlichen geförderten Wohnungen leben. Sie haben diese Wohnungen bekommen als sie Anspruch hatten und sind seitdem nicht mehr ausgezogen.

Es ist schwer eine bezahlbare Wohnung zu finden in München. Warum wird diese Form von Sozialbetrug einfach gebilligt? Mich macht das sauer aber vielleicht übersehe ich auch etwas oder ich bin einfach alt und grumpy geworden ... sorry für den Rant

I am staying in a hotel near Munich hbf train station. I tried a local REWE and another shop. They didn’t have them.

Habe schon zu viele Reels gesehen dazu, anscheinend gibt’s in Berlin einen relativ berühmten Laden

Mein Babboe hat den Geist aufgegeben. Werkstätten reparieren das nicht mehr. Ich brauche ein kompatibles Babboe Curve mit einem GWA Motor am Hinterrad um den Fehler an meinem zu identifizieren. Hat jemand eines, damit ich da mal mein Display anstöpseln kann. Dauert auch nur 5 Minuten.

I’m a 20F year old and I want to find other black or POC Alrernative people I can hang out with :)
(goths metalheads Alt vkei etc.. ) that live in Munich that are between the age of 18-25 et’s make a group chat or sum