Munich: A look beyond the lederhosen


Many stereotypes of German culture stem from the southern city of Munich. This Bavarian town is home to lederhosen, Oktoberfest, and baked pretzels as big as your beer stein. Much of Munich looks like it was built from gingerbread, and many of its people do in fact wear lederhosen in broad daylight.


The new normal.

The serene and beautiful Gärtnerplatz

 
The city is one of the wealthiest in Germany, with a major religious influence that is both reflected in the abundant Catholic imagery and manner of greeting your fellow man. In Munich, “hallo” is replaced with “Gruss Gott”, which translates roughly to “love to god.”

The last thing you would expect from Munich is a dark, graffiti-splattered underbelly. And yet, out of desperation and necessity, it exists.


Situated in a random residential area is the Waanda Open Air Festival, which lasts a day and costs a mere 15 euros.  

Beauty of Waanda
The hippies, artists, and bright young souls of Munich have formed their own vibrant community, as a rebellion against the overpriced cappuccinos and conservative mindset which pervades a substantial amount of the city. 

Unlike Berlin where party is aplenty and techno is a given, the underground music scene and miniature festivals of Munich are tucked away with care, in places that are hard to find, and hard to hurt. 

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