Highlight of 2008: Munich's 850th Anniversary

In summer 2008, there will be Munich's birthday: the 850th anniversary of the city that of course has to be - and will be - celebrated properly. Munich's official birthday is June 14th, 1158.

There are organised many events and celebrations, most of which taking place in June and July.

But not only this: in addition to the official celebrations such as the "Stadtgründungsfest" (City Foundation Festival) in June and the "Isarbrückenfest" (Isar Bridge Festival) in August, there will be many events carried out by private people and organisations.

Many exhibitions as well as plays and concerts will take place.

Not to forget the presents Munich gets: they include for example a memorial medal, the reopening of the renovated Cuvillies theater and the reorganised Valentin museum as well as charitable foundations.

All the celebrations and events are themed "Brücken bauen" (Building Bridges), which means that a connection is made between Munich when it was founded and a monastery and the present state of the city.