Servus, Munich’s Residenz Museum has opened two new rooms on Max Emanuel ahead of Residenz Week next week. Elsewhere, a 100-metre timber-hybrid tower has topped out in Bogenhausen, Bavaria is highlighting growth in youth fire brigades, and Ingolstadt’s culture and education teams have moved into a shared city hall. On Sunday, the Munich Marathon will disrupt roads, buses and trams.

1. Munich museum opens new rooms on a Bavarian ruler

The Residenz Museum in Munich has opened two new rooms about Max Emanuel, the Bavarian elector known as the “Blue Elector.” The displays are timed to coincide with Residenz Week, which begins next week.

Why this matters: If you are looking for a cultural outing in Munich, the new rooms offer a fresh way to explore the city’s royal history.

Source: Abendzeitung München

2. A 100-metre timber-hybrid tower rises in Munich

The Urban Tower, part of the Tridea development on a former Siemens site in Bogenhausen, has reached its topping-out ceremony. Designed by architect David Chipperfield, the building is planned to be completed in 2028 and is described as Bavaria’s tallest timber-hybrid building.

Why this matters: If you live or work in Munich, the project is a major change to the Bogenhausen skyline and part of the city’s ongoing development.

Source: tz München

3. Bavaria highlights growth in youth fire brigades

At a regional youth fire brigade event in Bamberg, Bavaria’s interior minister praised youth programmes as vital to the future of volunteer fire services. The state says more than 34,000 children take part in over 2,200 children’s fire brigades, while more than 54,000 young people train in around 5,700 youth brigades.

Why this matters: If you are raising children in Bavaria, these local groups can offer a way to learn about fire safety, teamwork and community volunteering.

Source: Bayerisches Landesportal

4. Ingolstadt opens a new city hall for culture and education

Ingolstadt’s culture and education departments now share a central home in a renovated former newspaper publishing building at Donaustraße 11. After more than a year of refurbishment, 170 employees have moved into the five-storey building, which has now officially opened.

Why this matters: If you live in Ingolstadt, the new shared address may make it easier to find and contact the city’s culture and education services.

Source: Donaukurier

5. Munich Marathon will bring road closures and transit changes

Thousands of runners are expected for the Munich Marathon on Sunday, with road closures planned across the city. Bus and tram services will also be affected, so routes and schedules may change during the event.

Why this matters: If you need to travel around Munich on Sunday, check local transport updates and allow extra time to get around the marathon route.

Source: tz München

Before you go: If you need to cross Munich on Sunday, check your bus or tram route before heading out for the marathon.