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Munich Prepares for 867th City Founding Festival

Under the motto “Glanz, Gloria und Genuss”, medieval crafts will be brought to life across the old town.

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Overview

  • The celebration officially begins Saturday at 11:15 AM on Marienplatz with the Munich city guard, Böllerschützen, wine, honey and apple queens alongside drag performers.
  • A 50-meter Ferris wheel will operate at Wittelsbacherplatz while a medieval handicraft village occupies Odeonsplatz.
  • Organizers expect around 400,000 visitors and will offer birthday Weißwurst at €1.50 per portion on Sunday.
  • Free guided tours depart hourly from 11:30 AM to 4 PM featuring themed walks on Bavarian queens and notable women.
  • MVG is rerouting bus lines 100, 153 and night lines N40, N41 and N45 around Odeonsplatz and Ludwigstraße due to street closures.