Munich is celebrating: Whitsun campaigns and the city's birthday inspire!

Munich is celebrating: Whitsun campaigns and the city's birthday inspire!

The Whitsun holidays 2025 have a few surprises in store in Munich and invite you to discover the city at its best. From June 9th to 20th, young and old have the opportunity to enjoy the diverse events and attractions. Right now, many Munich residents are out and about, for example to unwind on Lake Garda. This makes the city even emptier, but no less lively.

Anyone staying in the city during the Whitsun holidays can look forward to a rich program that includes everything from festivals to concerts to cultural events. On June 14th, Munich celebrates its 867th city birthday with a colorful festival on Odeonsplatz. The celebrations, which begin on Saturday, include a crafts village, a chain carousel and a Ferris wheel at Wittelsbacherplatz. The festival officially opens at 11:15 a.m. on Marienplatz. A beer garden offers the right culinary accompaniment with white sausage for a low price of 1.50 euros on Sunday. The festival ends on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The Süddeutsche reports about it.

Diverse events and experiences

Also on offer are numerous cultural highlights, such as the Munich Theater Week with new productions that will captivate theater lovers. On June 11th, the performance of “What You Want” in the Kammerspiele is a particularly noteworthy point in the event calendar. Children also get their money's worth with the plays: “Pettersson and Findus” will be performed on June 12th, and on June 14th they can look forward to “Eddi, the Meerkat”.

A special highlight is the Theatron Whitsun Festival, which takes place from June 7th to 9th in the Olympic Park and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. A first-class opportunity to experience the festive atmosphere live! Music lovers can also look forward to the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra on June 7th at Gasteig HP8. München.travel lists the highlights.

Leisure and outdoor recreation

Summer and the warm temperatures invite you to enjoy numerous outdoor activities. Above 20 degrees attract Munich residents to the parks and beer gardens, which quickly fill up with the first rays of sunshine. Whether in the English Garden, Westpark or the Hirschgarten – picnics and sporting activities such as Frisbee or badminton are very popular here. For the adventurous, there are exciting trips into the countryside, where wildlife parks, summer toboggan runs and amusement parks await explorers young and old.

Ice skating in the SAP Garden in the Olympic Park is no less attractive. Visitors can do their rounds every day from 2.15pm to 4.15pm, while other key locations such as the Botanical Garden are hosting the BioBlitz - an event to discover the wild organisms that live there - from June 14th to 22nd. In-Munich supplements the information.

Overall, Munich has a lot to offer during the Pentecost holidays, from reduced ticket prices for exciting events to numerous free activities. The city promises an unforgettable experience that you definitely shouldn't miss.