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From culture to sport The best winter tips from the Werksviertel-Mitte

Gray winter mood in Munich? Not with us at Werksviertel-Mitte. Even if the cold season tempts you to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea, our lively district offers plenty of exciting opportunities to get active and experience special moments, even in the darker months of the year. From culture and sport to culinary delights, we have put together the best tips for you that are guaranteed to banish the winter doldrums.

Copyright: URKERN, Ivana Bilz

Visit a theater performance at the WERK7 theater

The winter months are particularly suitable for a visit to the theater. How about a special performance at the WERK7 theater?

On January 19, the music theater “SommernachtsBaum.” The New World Orchestra together with Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch deals with the topic of forests in the play and combines classical music and sustainability as well as science and culture.

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Copyright: Ivana Bilz, 2021

Scaling heights in the Heavens Gate climbing and bouldering hall

What used to be the old potato flake silos of the former Pfanni factory has been the Heavens Gate climbing and bouldering hall since 1998. Here you can climb up to 30 meters high and let off steam on the bouldering areas. The perfect sporting activity if you want to get active in winter.

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Experience worlds of sound: Ben Miller’s immersive installation in the whiteBOX

The art festival “Out Of The Box” will enchant you from January 11 to February 2 2025 at 13 unique locations in Bavaria. Under the title “The Resonance of Time”, over 40 exciting events await you: concerts, exhibitions, workshops and interactive installations.
This also includes the sound installation “The Reservoir of Sounds” in our neighborhood in the whiteBOX, the Werksviertel-Mitte Kunst. The 360-degree immersive audio environment can be visited and experienced for two festival weeks from January 16 to 30. Here, the personal memories from the “Body of Memories”, electronic sounds, live performances and recordings of the concerts taking place throughout Bavaria will merge into a constantly growing, daily changing cosmos of sound and music. This ever-changing remix is compiled by sound artist Ben Miller.

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Munich from above: winter views from the Umadum Ferris wheel

Enjoy the unique and breathtaking panoramic view over Munich in one of the 27 gondolas. You can choose between different rides. Should it be a normal ride in the gondola or something more spectacular? You can choose between an exclusive gondola with up to 8 people and a Bavarian meal or delicious pasta in one of the gondolas above the rooftops of Munich. All offers have one thing in common: the wonderful view over the city!

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Copyright: Ivana Bilz, 2020

Touchdown at the WERK7 theater: The Super Bowl Party in Munich

On February 9, you can watch the Super Bowl at the WERK7 theater. Experience the US sports spectacle of the year in a real stadium atmosphere. The talented football team Munich Ravens will be there and you can expect great live entertainment with an interactive stage and supporting program. The best view is also guaranteed thanks to the video cube.

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Enjoy a delicious brunch: The perfect Sunday at the FITZROY

The FITZROY not only impresses with the finest food, but also with a great view over the Werksviertel-Mitte, the city of Munich and the Alps. Every second Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm, the fine-dine restaurant offers a Sunday brunch, with a large selection of delicious breakfast specialties, including an aperitif and tea and coffee. Start your Sunday in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

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Here’s something to laugh about: At the Schnack stand-up comedy at Adina

Once a month, host and comedian Lenny Wawro presents the best and freshest faces from the German stand-up comedy scene. The comedy event takes place at Adina. So you have the opportunity to combine your visit with a meal at FITZRoy or a delicious drink from the bar. The comedians are known from Falsch aber Lustig, Downstairs Comedy Club, NDR Comedy Contest, Night Wash and many other shows. You never know which comedians will be performing. Let us surprise you. What we can already tell you: laughing muscles are guaranteed.

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Cake chat on Sundays in a modern rooftop ambience

Every Sunday from 1 pm at München Hoch5 in WERK3 you can enjoy the most delicious cakes, baked by grandma and grandpa, in a modern rooftop ambience. You have a spectacular view of the district all the way to the Frauenkirche and the Olympic Park.

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Sport, wellness and relaxation: body + soul at WERK12

The body + soul at WERK12 is not only impressive because of the extraordinary building, but also because of its abundance of opportunities to exercise and relax. Whether you want to work out on the equipment, attend a class, swim lengths in the sports pool or simply relax in the sauna and wellness area.

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Copyright: Ivana Bilz, 2019

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