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Happy Friday, beautiful bored people of Munich! It’s the last weekend of August (seriously, wtf?!) so let’s make it count with some awesome parties, events and more.
Here are the best things to do in Munich this weekend.
Paulaner Beach Days
Beach volleyball, bubble soccer and all sorts of crazy outdoor activities await at Paulaner Beach Days 2018. Admission is free for plenty of stations (including a slip and slide!!) but a fee does apply for certain competitions. More info here on Facebook.
When: Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 26, 2018
Where: Munich Beach Resort, Dachauer Str 35
Full Moon Party at beach38
A full-moon party set on real sand with ice cold Thai beers being served all night. Sure it may not be Thailand, but this is the closest you’ll get in Munich, with an international DJ line-up, buckets of drinks, black lights and glow sticks.
When: Saturday, August 25, 2018
Where: beach38, Friedenstraße 22c
Cost: 10 euros at the door, cheaper in advance. More details on Facebook
Bayernmarkt at Orleansplatz
Celebrate all things Bavarian at Orleansplatz’s Bayernmarkt, packed with stands selling delicious Bavarian delicacies/products like Franconian wine and of course, plenty of music to keep spirits high.
When: Daily until September 2, 2018 from 11am – 10pm
Where: Orleansplatz
Hofflohmarkt Forstenried & Maxhof
Go treasure hunting at this laid back flea market where residents sell goods on their own yards and sidewalks. More info on the official site.
When: Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 10am – 4pm
Where: Various locations, check on the official site for a map
World Press Photo Exhibition
Enjoy a free world-class photo exhibition at Munich Haupbahnhof featuring winners from the World Press Photo 2018 competition.
When: Daily until August 28, 2018
Where: Munich Hauptbahnhof Ticket Hall
Bat Festival in the English Garden
Na na na na na na na na na na baaat festival! This two part event will take place in the English Garden, starting with coffee + cake at Rumfordschlössl (plus arts, crafts and fun info for kids), followed by a bat tour at 19:15 meeting at the Chinese Tower where you get to see/learn about bats. For real. More info on the official website.
When: Saturday, August 25, 2018
Where: Rumfordschlössl for the afternoon festivities, Chinese Tower at 19:15 for the tour
Have an amazing weekend!
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