how does it feel to be on vacation in munich actually, after the lock down release in june 2020 ?
well apart from wearing a mask while on public transport and in stores & supermarkets, social distance advise applies.
when entering a restaurant you also have to wear a mask, but not on the table itself. its legal now to meet people, make friends and date :-)
beergardens are open, as well as museums, swimming pools, theater companies perform on outside stages with less audience and even the famous gay sauna „Deutsche Eiche“ is back on business.
summerfestival and large events are still not in place, but the mountains, lakes and rivers awaiting you to be discovered. guess its the as the way to explore the quiet side of live in 2020. munich’s LGBT Epicenter the SUB in the pink triangel is also open again and serves cheap drinks in a relaxed setting.
here is an array of things to do in and out of town
- a new urban quarter is born „werksviertel“ just 10 minutes by feet from our home. the formerly potato factory „pfanni“ turned into a hip area with old and new buildings, stuffed with bars, clubs, a musical theater, small business and even munich’s only ferry wheel.
- andechs monestry, stunning location on a hill with a view, rich in history, huge beergarden with own brewery where the beer flows right from the barrel, accompanied by crisp pork knuckel.
so this can be a oktoberfest substitute with authentic flair, easy to reach from s-bahn herrsching on a 45 minute stroll in a shaded forest. alternativly from s-bahn starnberg on a 1,5 hour ride on rented bikes.
- grab a bike and stroll along the isar till flaucher bridge close to munich zoo. this is where the locals go nude, sunbath and enjoy summer outdoor within the city limits. the little island there is the place for kings and queens and if you get thirsty there are many famous beergardens close by.
one of the nicest spots is the waldwirtschaft beergarden, 15 minutes further away with many places for a swim alongside the trail. the beergarden is famous for its prime location high above the river, part of the fun is jazz while sipping.
- lake chiemsee, only 50 km south of munich marks the outskirts of the alps and is a great spot for hiking at kampenwand, swimming in the crystal clear water and any kind of water sports. in the middle of the lake you find „herrenchiemsee“ home of another but less known castle of king ludwig.
it was design as replike of versaille and welcomes visitors year round on a guided tour. its smaller neighbor " Frauenchiemsee“ can perfectly explored on a steam vessel departing from prien am chiemsee. a great option for a round trip with stops around the lake. my personly tipp is to do it in autumn by the way prien am chiemsee has a train station and can be reached from munich ostbahnhof, close to our place.
- lake tegernsee is another hidden gem, with train connection from munich or a short car ride south. the lake is beauty pure, with pittoresk villages, great hike trails and georgeous food options for every taste and budget. one small area is open to nude bathing, if you drive further to achensee you’ll be enchanted by nature.
