A model made from colourful, transparent plastic squares, which are used at the Deutsches Museum in Munich to illustrate chemical structures.
Trends, Visions & Ideas

Munich: A Hub for Innovation and Creativity

New things are constantly emerging in Munich: the city is one of Europe's most dynamic hubs for innovation and creativity. It is young people, in particular, who drive this dynamism and see Munich as a place for ideas and experimentation. We have compiled a concise overview of the key trends, minds and concepts in design, architecture, gastronomy and art that are shaping and driving the city forward. This overview shows how new trends emerge, who is transforming the city's creative landscape, and where innovative projects get their start. An insight into a city in transition – for anyone wishing to discover modern Munich, find inspiration or simply find out what's driving the scene.

Innovation & Creatvity
A group of students giving a pitch at the Strascheg Centre for Entrepreneurship in Munich.
Munich: A Hub for Innovation

Where Munich Shapes the Future

Munich is regarded as one of the world's most innovative metropolitan areas. The university district of Maxvorstadt is home to a particularly large number of research-intensive companies and organisations. 
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Innovation & Creativity
Portrait in front of light installation.
Munich: A Hub for Innovation

About the Munich Light

The Munich light feels special. Can this also be scientifically proven? An interview with Andreas Wojtysiak, a researcher for the Munich company Osram.
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Shopping & Design
The Director General of the Deutsches Museum, Prof. Decker (right), and the CEO of UnternehmerTum GmbH, Prof. Schönenberger, are examining a quantum computer in the Deutsches Museum’s Future Box.
Munich: A Hub for Innovation

“The future will be a good one”

Munich is playing in the top league when it comes to innovation. In this interview with two experts you can find out why that is the case – and where innovation can be experienced first-hand.

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Innovation & Creativity
A few people are standing on the colourful grounds of FLUX next to the Pinakothek der Moderne
Urban development

Temporary creativity

Interim uses are a creative solution for utilising temporarily vacant buildings and spaces for a variety of purposes. An overview of current, exciting initiatives. 
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Innovation & Creativity
In the Werksviertel-Mitte, focus directed to Heavens Cafe.
Urban development

From industrial site to trendy quarter

In the east of Munich, a place steeped in history is evolving into a unique, trendy neighbourhood with a vision for the future: the Werksviertel-Mitte.
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Innovation & Creativity
An old red fire brigade minibus is parked in front of a factory building in Munich’s Kreativquartier.
Urban development

A Playground for Ideas

On the site of a former barracks, the Kreativquartier is taking shape, where living and working are intertwined with art, culture and science.

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Innovation & Ceativity
‘bayern design’, ‘Munich Creative Business Week’ and ‘mcbw’ are written in black on white, stacked illuminated cubes.
Capital of Design

The largest design event in Germany

At the MCBW, international designers and thought leaders explore current trends, visionary ideas and interdisciplinary design perspectives.
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Innovation & Creativity
Kettles on display in the Neue Sammlung in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich.
Capital of Design

The design capital

Munich is home to the best German designers. With the Neue Sammlung, Munich is also home to the world’s first design museum.
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Innovation & Creativity
A building with a glass roof at Munich Airport
Star architecture in Munich

Global style

Star architects have left their mark not only in New York, Shanghai, Berlin and London, but in Munich, too: five examples show.

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Innovation & Creativity
Prof. Dr Thomas Becker, holder of the Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology at the Technical University of Munich, at the research brewery in Weihenstephan.
Innovation in brewing

The best invention since liquid bread

Prof. Dr Thomas Becker talks about non-alcoholic beer, new brewing methods and why taste is also a matter of science.
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Innovation & Creativity
Two white plates with finely garnished small dishes in the Mural restaurant in Munich.
Innovation on your plate

“Good food doesn't have to hide behind a tie and collar“

A conversation with Wolfgang Hingerl, a well-known figure on the Munich restaurant scene, about how to shake up the city’s dining scene with innovative concepts.
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Innovation & Creativity
Three people, of whom only their hands can be seen, toast each other with three different coloured beers.
Innovation in the beer glass

Life is too good to always brew the same beer!

Munich's craft beer scene is very lively and creative. We explore four very special craft beer outlets.
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Innovation & Creativity
A vegetarian dish called Latschenkiefer-Topfenknödel is served on a plate.
Innovation on your plate

Modern bavarian taverns

A growing number of traditional taverns in Munich are proving that bavarian cuisine can also be modern, serving up offbeat creations in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Innovation & Creativity
Munich Impressions, by Matilde Minauro
Newer galleries and art spaces

From contemporary art to graffiti

Munich is known for its great museums, but there are also plenty of young galleries and art venues in the city that are worth a visit.

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A view of the New Town Hall and the Town Hall Tower on Munich’s Marienplatz.
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Visit of the New Town Hall Tower

Book a visit to the viewing platform at the top of the New Town Hall here and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

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