Servus, Augsburg’s City Hall has reopened after two years of renovation, and the Golden Hall is free to visit for a week. Ingolstadt’s parade drew around 1,500 people, while Bavaria’s October 12 Prevention Day now lists more than 300 activities. Elsewhere, Oktoberfest’s priciest dish tops €1,800, and Hausen has opened a €15.4 million community centre.

1. Augsburg’s Golden Hall reopens after renovation

Augsburg City Hall has reopened after two years of renovation, and visitors can see its famous Golden Hall free of charge for one week. The hall is known for its elaborate interior and is one of the city’s best-known attractions.

Why this matters: If you live in Bavaria, this is a chance to visit a landmark in Augsburg without paying an admission fee.

Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung (Bayern)

2. International traditional dress fills Ingolstadt’s streets

Around 1,500 people joined Ingolstadt’s traditional parade to the local folk festival. Nearly 40 groups and clubs took part, wearing both Bavarian outfits and colourful traditional clothing from around the world.

Why this matters: If you are new to the area, events like this offer an easy way to experience local festival traditions alongside the region’s international communities.

Source: Donaukurier

3. Bavaria lists more than 300 events for its prevention day

Bavaria’s health minister, Judith Gerlach, has invited residents to take part in the statewide Prevention Day on October 12. More than 300 activities are already listed, with offers ranging from workplace health events to activities run by clubs and local organisations; residents can search the state’s online calendar for events nearby.

Why this matters: As a foreign resident, you can use the calendar to find local health and wellbeing activities, even if you are not familiar with the organisations in your area.

Source: Bayerisches Landesportal

4. Oktoberfest’s priciest dish costs more than €1,800

Some Oktoberfest food prices stand far above the usual festival fare. The most expensive dish costs more than €1,800, equivalent to over 100 one-litre mugs of beer, known as Maß.

Why this matters: If you are budgeting for a visit to the Wiesn, the story is a reminder to check prices before ordering, as well as before buying drinks.

Source: tz München

5. Hausen opens a €15.4 million community centre

Hausen has opened a new multi-purpose centre designed to bring school activities, clubs and cultural events together under one roof. The project cost €15.4 million, and the report looks at the facilities it offers.

Why this matters: If you live near Hausen, the centre could become a new place to take part in local classes, club activities and events.

Source: Nürnberger Nachrichten

Before you go: The Golden Hall’s free-entry week is a rare chance to see one of Augsburg’s best-known landmarks.