Munich Jewels Magazine
Maßkrug - symbol of the beer capital
Munich is the home of the beer mug and beer. Beer has been brewed here since the city was founded in 1158 and nowhere else are there so many breweries, beer festivals and beer gardens. The beer mug is therefore a Munich symbol. Augustiner is the oldest brewery...
Oktoberfest 2024 - history, info and the 5 best tips
The Munich Oktoberfest will be held for the 189th time in 2024 and will take place from 21 September to 6 October 2024. What began as a prince's wedding attracts visitors from all over the world to the Bavarian capital. With over six million guests, it is the largest folk festival...
Auer Dult - Munich's most traditional funfair
The Auer Dult is a traditional Munich folk festival that takes place three times a year on Mariahilfplatz. In addition to fairground rides and food stalls, there are also around 300 traders selling antiques, junk, crockery and household goods. The history...
Ramersdorf - gateway to the south and one of the oldest neighbourhoods
Ramersdorf is a district in the south-east of Munich, bordered by Au-Haidhausen, Berg am Laim, Obergiesing and Perlach. The district was first documented in the 11th century. The name comes from the Rumolte family, who settled here around the year 1000...
Haidhausen was Munich's poorhouse
Haidhausen is located in the southeast of Munich, bordering on Bogenhausen, Berg am Laim and the Au. Not least because of its proximity to the city center, it is one of the most sought-after residential areas. Almost 60,000 people currently live here. From broken glass district to top district In the year 808...
Munich smells – Munich Jewels Scents
In 2016, our idea came about to design jewelry that would adorn a piece of Munich. The bracelets have since been a huge hit with everyone who loves this city. And if you want to capture the scent of the Bavarian metropolis at home, our new...
Giesing - close to the centre, cosy and increasingly sought-after
Giesing is a district in the south-east of Munich that used to be known as the ‘broken glass district’, i.e. a working-class neighbourhood. Nowadays, more and more Munich residents from all income brackets and many families are moving there, as rents are still affordable despite the...
Fish fountain - meeting place for fortune seekers
The fish fountain is located in the north-east of Munich's Marienplatz. When the square was used as a market in the Middle Ages, fish were sold here. To this day, the fountain is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists. Fish fountain took...
Sendling - former working-class neighbourhood in the south of Munich
The district of Sendling, with around 39,000 residents, is located in the south of Munich and is bordered by the Isar river to the east. In addition to Mittersendling, there are also Unter- and Obersendling. Named after a Germanic leader According to archaeological finds, the area was already...
The Botanical Garden - Munich's plant paradise
The Botanical Garden is located in the Nymphenburg district and is one of the largest botanical gardens in Germany. Around 16,000 different plant species grow there. Karl Ritter von Goebel was the initiator Originally, the garden was located in the city centre between the...
Marienplatz - the heart of the city of Munich
Around 100 metres long and 50 metres wide, Marienplatz Munich forms the centre of the Bavarian capital. At the time the city was founded, it was nothing more than a crossroads, as this is where the salt road leading from Bad Reichenhall to Augsburg...
Bogenhausen - a neighbourhood from posh to rural
Bogenhausen is located in the north-east and is one of Munich's most diverse neighbourhoods. More than 80,000 people live in district 13, which also includes Herzogpark, Johanniskirchen, Oberföhring, Denning, Englschalking, Daglfing and Zamdorf. Bogenhausen...
Glockenspiel Munich - why it is fascinating
The New Town Hall on Munich's Marienplatz has the largest carillon in Germany. Powered by solar energy, it delights passers-by and tourists two or three times a day, depending on the time of year. And it even becomes romantic in the evening. The Munich carillon has 43 bells and...
The New Town Hall - imposing building in confectioner's style
The New Town Hall is located on Marienplatz in Munich. It is the seat of the Lord Mayor and is one of the city's most beautiful and popular sights. The tower of the imposing building offers a great view and is home to the famous...
Viktualienmarkt as a meeting place for gourmets
The Viktualienmarkt is one of Munich's main attractions and one of the city's most beautiful landmarks. The name ‘Viktualien’ is derived from the Latin word ‘victus’ = food, an old term for foodstuffs. Until 1807, the market was still...
