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The Monocle Travel Guide to Munich

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Munich is the capital of one of the oldest states in Europe so naturally its affinity with tradition runs deep. Yet, as well as having one foot in the old world, this southern German city has another firmly planted in the new.

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Munich feels at once relaxed and dynamic. This stems not only from its combination of the almost-Italian dolce vita – the maxim of Munich being Italy’s northernmost city is bound to arise at least once while you’re in town…

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Keeping things light

22 February 2018

A penchant for spray paint and people-watching inform graphic designer Mirko Borsche’s work, which has one goal above all else: to entertain.

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Road tested

20 April 2017

The head of design for BMW Group on the best pens to carry and what gets him revved up in the mornings.

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Wood intentions

2 November 2021

A greater embrace of timber and the use of digital efficiency simulacra were among the constructive ideas for greener property at the latest Expo Real trade fair.

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Great and small

15 September 2022

For almost a century, Leica has been a pioneer in camera design. Now it’s broadening its focus.

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The real thing

27 November 2019

Other trade shows might be more glamorous but Expo Real is where Europe’s biggest and most significant deals are cut. We head to Bavaria to peer through the windows of real-estate’s future.

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If you build it

20 June 2019

The world’s largest construction trade fair might not strike many as a likely destination for a fun day out but Bauma is attracting revellers to Bavaria in droves. We don lederhosen, munch bratwurst and join the crane…

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Where next?

27 July 2017

Kati Krause reporting from Munich: In just four years Flixbus has created Europe’s largest intercity bus network through smart strategy and strong leadership. Impressive – but the founders are thinking big. Why limit you…

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Getting into gear

23 September 2021

The motor-show format has stalled recently but a new approach could help the industry turn in an exciting direction. Here’s our steer from Munich’s IAA Mobility.

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On your marks

22 February 2018

The worlds of fashion and performance wear aren’t cut from the same cloth but you wouldn’t know it from the stalls at Ispo, the world’s biggest sportswear fair. The lines between Prada and Patagonia are increasingly blurred…

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Best in class: Sporthaus Schuster

22 June 2017

All the kit you need for an outdoor adventure – along with a place to test it.

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Moving the pieces

13 December 2018

At Expo Real, a three-day real-estate extravaganza in Germany, investors, developers and urbanists come together to thrash out the deals that will shape our cities in the years to come. Grab a beer and join us for a peek…

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Ewe beauty

21 March 2019

Sculptor Gabriela von Habsburg is most relaxed when tending to her beloved sheep.

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Brief encounter

17 August 2017

We take a first look at The Lovelace – a fine new Munich hotel that’s set to become a pillar of the cultural community. It may teach developers a lesson or two about making the most of their disued buildings too.

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Action heroes

23 March 2017

Sportswear fair Ispo featured all the new cutting-edge attire for the great outdoors (or the coffee run). Here are the standout brands that you should know about.

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Home comforts

23 February 2017

In the fashion world, ‘Made in Germany’ sort of falls flat – but A Kind of Guise is determined to raise the country’s profile.