There are some weekends that stay with you longer than others. A few weeks ago, when the air in Munich was still mild and the autumn leaves had just started turning gold, I visited Hellabrunn Zoo , one of the city’s most beloved family destinations. The warm light, the quiet riverside air, and the gentle movement of the trees created a perfect setting to explore one of Munich’s most unique cultural and natural spaces. A Walk That Begins Before the Gate Founded in 1911 , Hella

Olympiapark München On October 26, 2025 , Munich citizens cast their votes in a landmark referendum deciding whether the Bavarian capital should officially bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games  in the coming decades — possibly in 2036, 2040, or 2044 . According to official figures reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung  and Welt , 66.4 percent  of voters supported the proposal, while 33.6 percent  voted against it. Voter turnout reached around 42 percent , marking one of the

© Photo courtesy of Musikverein Vienna There are certain journeys that begin long before the train departs or the plane takes off. For me, this one began in silence, the kind of silence that follows loss. Months had passed since my father’s passing, and although life around me moved on, a part of me remained still. Then I heard that a friend from Iran was coming to Europe and planned to stop in Vienna. I thought to myself: perhaps this is the reason I needed, a quiet invitati

Step inside the vibrant tradition of Munich’s Oktoberfest as Bayern Munich players and staff celebrated the final day of the festival...

Munich, Germany — October 1, 2025. Munich police temporarily shut down the Oktoberfest grounds on Wednesday afternoon following reports...