Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OLYMPIAN SOUNDS
Munich summers simply would not be the same without free concerts in the Olympiapark. All
through August, the
Theatron MusikSommer Festival
(
www.theatron.de
)
brings international
bands from hip-hop to gospel, pop to punk to the amphitheatre next to the Olympic Lake. Kids
won't get bored at the
Lilalu Umsonst und Draussen Festival
(
www.lilalu.org
)
, which features
circus acts, music from mostly local and regional bands, and readings for about two weeks late in
the month.
Can't get (or afford) a concert ticket to the Rolling Stones, U2 or Robbie Williams at the
Olympic Stadium? No sweat, don't fret - you can hear them for free (!) simply by climbing up
the
Olympiaberg
. At 564m, it's a so-called
Trümmerberg,
meaning a pile of war debris that's
been greened over. It happens to be right across from the open-air Olympic Stadium, with the
sound travelling neatly across the little lake. How handy is that? Bring a blanket and beverage
and join the local throngs for a free concert with, and under, the stars.
Entertainment
As you might expect from a major metropolis, Munich's entertainment scene is lively and
multifaceted, though not particularly edgy. You can hobnob with high society at the opera
or the chic P1 disco, hang with the kids at an indie club, catch a flick alfresco or watch
one of Germany's best soccer teams triumph in a futuristic stadium.
Listings
Websites useful for tuning into the local scene include
www.munig.com
,
www.munichx.de
,
www.ganz-muenchen.de
and
www.muenchengehtaus.com
.
All are in
German but are not too hard to navigate with some basic language skills.
LISTINGS
In München
(
www.in-muenchen.de
;
free)
This freebie mag available at bars, restaurants and shops is
the most detailed print source for what's on in Munich.
Munich Found
(
www.munichfound.de
)
English-language magazine geared towards expats and visitors.
LISTINGS
