UK Tel: 01209 211 800
Intl Tel: +44 1209 211 800



Social Activities in Munich
All students are encouraged to make the most of their time in Munich by participating in the guided excursions and activities offered by the German language school.
The language school in Munich offers such activities as; city tours, visits to museums, concerts, beer garden evenings, visits to current events in Munich and the surrounding area. They also arrange video, cinema and party evenings, sports such as football, volleyball, swimming, basketball and cycling. Day trips to the Alps and famous sights may also be arranged.
Sample of Summer Programme / August
(one event offered most days, each week)
Monday : Afternoon - City walk (1 Euro)
Tuesday : Evening - Visit to Alter Simpel (well known bar, very trendy with historic connections)
or Billiard evening or a picnic at Flaucher
Wednesday : Evening - Visit to Englischer Garten or Karl Valentin Museum or Mini Golf or PM trip to Schloss Nymphenburg

Thursday : Evening - Film evening or beach volleyball or Karaoke at an Irish Pub or Bowling evening
Friday : Evening - Party night, meal at Pizzeria or PM trip to Tierpark Hellabrunn
Saturday : Morning - Trip to Salzburg (15 Euro) or Isar Bike tour or alternatively on Sunday : Visit to Lake Starnberg
Activities outside of the College:
Hellabrunn Zoo is known as one of the first natural zoological parks in the world, this animal sanctuary houses more than 5,000 animals and 460 species. There is also a popular children’s zoo, which provides a wide range of animals as well. It is an excellent place for a walk and sightseeing tour.
Hirschgarten is a lovely garden west of the city centre, it features 67 acres of green space and was built in the 19th century as a royal deer park. The gardens house one of the largest beer gardens in the world with a capacity of 8,000 people. This is a popular spot to picnic and enjoy nature walks.
A great sight to see whilst in Munich is the Olympic Tower. The tower stands at the centre of the Olympic Park and offers visitors sweeping views of the city. The Olympic Park itself is quite a tourist attraction. It was the site of the 1972 Olympic Games; you can walk through the lovely park and visit the modern and mesmerizing stadium.
For those of you that like a lively night out, what not try some of the following nightclubs; “Atomic Café”, “Babylon”, “Nachtwerk”, “Soul city” and “Tilt”. You’re sure to dance and have fun long into the early hours of the morning!
If you would rather enjoy a quite drink after a hard day studying, without all the hustle and bustle of a nightclub why not try these bars; “Anno 1551”, a cocktail bar in the centre of town, “O`Reillys”, “Tattenbach”, a great location with a strong drinks menu.
There are several great places to eat in Munich, some of the best restaurants are; “Augustiner Keller”, “Chinesischer Turm”, “Hofbrauhaus” and the popular “Max-Emanuel-Brauerei”.
Return to: Learn German in Munich



