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Wednesday, November 28 – Friday, January
10
Exhibition: Art at the City Hall
 This winter, eighteen artists from
the region will present
their art pieces at Neufahrn’s city hall. Apart from displaying a
range of manufactured handicrafts and designs, you can experience how
natural materials will turn into beautiful masterpieces. Get inspired by
the creative ideas and learn more about the background and techniques
that made these artworks come to life. The exhibition can be visited
during the town hall’s official opening hours.
Location: Rathaus Neufahrn
Public Transport: S1 Neufahrn
Time: Mo-Fr: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tue: 2 – 4 p.m, Thur:
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: Free
Wednesday, December 18
Christmas Concert at
Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium
 If you are interested in music as a
way of preparing for your Christmas celebrations, you might want to enjoy
the Christmas
concert in Garching, organized by the Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium.
Charmingly put together by two of the school’s music teachers, the
singers will delight your ears with a variety of different musical
styles. Besides solo performances and group acts as part of a choir, you
can also expect to hear some jazz music. Seeing that this is just a week
before Christmas Day, you will get in the right mood for the festive days
that are coming your way.
Location:
Bürgerhaus Garching
Public Transport: U6, Bus 230 / 290 / 292 / 293 Garching
Time: 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Friday, December 6
Saint Nicholas at the World Forest
 The Weltwald (engl. World Forest) is
an intriguing place for young and old to get lost. It covers an area of
about 100 hectares, and holds a selection of trees and bushes from all
over the world. At the same time, you can get to know the countries and
places where they originate from. Our beloved Saint
Nicholas will be paying a visit to the Weltwald just in time – and
with him his scary-looking companion Krampus. There will also be a
charming Christmas market where you can admire timely decoration and have
a couple of sips of punch. Please note that you should bring your own mug
for the occasion.
Location: Weltwald Freising
Public Transport: S1 Freising, Bus 619 from Freising to
Ampertshausen
Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Saturday, December 7
11th Freising Design Market
 If you appreciate artisanal crafts
and aesthetics, the design
market in Freising might very well be worth a visit. Many beautifully
designed objects will be on display, including not only pieces of
adornment such as bags, jewelry, and neckties, but also practical kitchen
supplies, such as bowls or mugs that are a real visual pleasure. You are
welcome to pop in even if you are merely on the lookout for some
inspiration. All products are made by artists from Freising, so making a
purchase will support the Freising art community.
Location:
Lindenkeller, Veitsmüllerweg 2, Freising
Public Transport: S1 Freising
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: EUR 1, children under 14 years are admitted for
free
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
at the Schafhof
 Freising has a second market to
offer – this time with a focus on precious, high-quality handicrafts.
Right on the dawn of the second Advent weekend, the European Art House of
Upper Bavaria will transform again into a Christmas
craft market. More than 60 exhibitioners from Germany and Austria
will present their unique designs and crafts in the atmospheric ambience
of the historic building. Whether silk, porcelain, paper, leather, metal
or textile – here you will find the perfect Christmas presents. Or why
don’t you take part yourself in one of the creative workshops, where you
can make candles, create calendars or beautiful Christmas cards, while
your family and friends enjoy the culinary delights?
Location: European Art House of Upper Bavaria, Am
Schafhof 1
Public Transport: S1 Freising, Bus 620 Wettersteinring, 630 / 617
Wallbergstraße, Bus 631 Plantagenweg
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: Free
Saturday, December 14
Freising Music School Christmas
Concert
 The music school of Freising will be
putting on a contemplative Christmas
concert in one of the town’s beautiful churches, the
Heilig-Geist-Kirche. At this special event, the singers will be offering
a range of songs and acoustics to the audience. You can expect to listen
to several wind instrument ensembles as well as different genres that
will encourage you to fall back into moments of contemplation. Do make
sure to stay until the end, where you will be invited to sing some
popular Christmas songs together. Overall, the event is going to be an
interactive, lively concert that will definitely bring you and your
family and friends a time worth your while, especially during the festive
season.
Location:
Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Heiliggeistgasse, 85354 Freising
Public Transport: S1 Freising
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Notes
Typically Munich: Wondrous Christmas Markets
 Every year, countless tourists flock
to Europe – and Germany in particular – to experience the wondrous, cozy
atmosphere of the numerous Christmas markets. Typically referred to as
Christkindlmarkt or Weihnachtsmarkt, the markets make you realize that
there is perhaps no better way to muster up excitement for the holiday
season. With a hot mug of Glühwein in one hand and a lip-smacking piece
of gingerbread in the other, it suddenly becomes very easy to forget
about how cold it is. Luckily, you are well positioned to experience this
tradition with its many facets right
here in Munich. That is why we have been quick to compile an overview
of the best spots the city has to offer in December.
Straying away from the obvious
choice that is the market located right in the city center, at Marienplatz,
there is another traditional, and even cozier option surrounding the Chinesische
Turm. For one, it is equipped with horse carriages, so why not
succumb to enjoying a tour of the English Garden while you appreciate a
historical vehicle? There are also several stalls for children, such as a
little hut where a ‘grandmother’ reads stories and a separate one where a
‘grandfather’ leads a joinery workshop. Another city classic is the
Christmas Village at Munich’s City Palace, in German Weihnachtsdorf
in der Residenz, which can be found in the inner courtyard of the
Munich Residenz, right by the Odeonsplatz. It offers live music and an
animated puppet theater.
If you are looking for a more
unusual experience, you might want to visit the Christmas
market at the Wittelsbacher Platz which brings you right back to the
Middle Ages. Torches galore and staff dressed in medieval clothing,
offering their service to you, will have you dreaming of another time. A
new movement, however, is the market located at the Alte Utting – a trendy event
location with a ship suspended over a bridge. You can shop all kinds of
crafts as well as some hippie-esque items while enjoying a daily changing
cultural program. Finally, another alternative option is the charming
Fairytale Bazar (Märchenbazar)
right at Leonrodplatz. Similar to the Christmas
market in Schwabing, it exhibits an artistic and creative vibe and is
also one of the markets to enjoy cuisine that is international in style,
with a lot of vegetarian and vegan options on hand.
Typically Munich, pt. 2: Public Transport Reform
 Whether you live in the suburbs or
close to the city center: If you use Munich’s public transportation
system on a regular basis, it is crucial to note the big changes
that will be implemented on December 15, 2019. One of the biggest
shifts is that the stops located in the City of Munich will be brought
together into a single zone, marked as zone ‘M’. The numbered zones are
now all outside the city bounds, making ticketing significantly more
straightforward and carefree.
Although one cannot necessarily
expect a fee reduction or change, this is possible if you meet certain
criteria. For example, if you previously purchased a monthly ticket for
rings 1 to 4, you can expect a significant fee reduction as these zones
now all fall under the singular zone ‘M’. This change may also be relevant
if you previously made use of an annual pass or the JobTicket. Children
aged between 6 and 14 may continue utilizing a multi-journey ticket
(Streifenkarte) and only use one ‘stripe’ per ride. Older children are
eligible for reduced fares, with a new special multi-journey ticket being
launched for those aged below 21. Find
more information on tickets & fares on the MVV website
TUM Accommodation Service
If you are planning to leave Munich
in a while and are staying in a private accommodation that could possibly
be rented out again to other international guests, please send an e-mail to the TUM Accommodation Service. The team of the TUM Global &
Alumni Office wishes everyone leaving a good continuation of your
research and hope to welcome you back here someday.
TUM Research Alumni Network
Before leaving Munich, do not forget to join the
TUM Research Alumni Network. In this way, you will remain part of the
international academic community of the Technical University of Munich.
Also, do not miss to join the TUM Research Alumni Gallery and thus show your enduring affiliation to our
institution.
Mentoring for Scientists
The Mentoring for Scientists program is designed for international Research Alumni and current guest scientists of TUM. It
supports PhD students and post-docs in research and research-related
matters. If you want to share your knowledge or learn from experienced
colleagues, you can either apply for a mentor or a mentee during your
stay at TUM.
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