Fireworks
The city fireworks display over Old Town can be viewed from nearly every vantage point in the city centre. Favourite viewing areas are Marienplatz, the Olympic hill in Olympia Park, the Hofgarten on Odeonsplatz and the Maximilianeum parliament building on Maximiliansplatz.
Tollwood Winter Festival New Year’s Events
The biggest New Year’s party in Munich with 5 huge areas enclosed in tents with a wide range of live bands and DJs.
www.tollwood.de
On Dec 24, 25, 26 and 31 and Jan 1 transport is as per normal until 01:00 when the night lines start.
Shop, restaurants and museums
Shops close at 12:00 or 14:00 on Dec 24 and 31. All shops are shut on Dec 25 & 26, and Jan 1. Restaurants remain open except on Dec 24. Nearly all museums close on Dec 24 & 31.
