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Munich Christmas Magic ✨ | 6 Hidden Markets + The Christmas Tram (Part 2)

January 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Just had a wonderful Christmas tour through Munich with Karen and David — longtime viewers who booked directly through my channel.
We ended the day in the cozy Hofbräukeller with a Winterzwickl. Nothing beats Munich in December. Prost!

December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Munich has even more Christmas markets than you think 🎄
And yes… there’s even a Christmas Tram running through the city! 🚋✨

New video out now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uPJ...

#Munich #Christmas #ChristmasMarkets #Germany #Travel #MunichTips
#MunichGuide #Weihnachtsmarkt #EuropeTravel

Munich Christmas Market Food Guide 2025

November 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Just released my Munich Christmas Market Food Guide 2025! 🎄🍺🌭
Tried everything from classic Bratwurst to Tornado Potatoes, Leberkäs, medieval hot honey wine, Korean fried chicken — and even a chocolate döner.

Video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8W3...

The Secrets of Munich’s Oldest Church | St. Peter’s Explained

November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

New video!
The secrets of Munich’s oldest church — St. Peter’s.
Gothic remains, a hidden altar, a Roman martyr… and even a cannonball.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ul...

Ingolstadt – The Real City of Frankenstein

November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

I spent a day in Ingolstadt, where Victor Frankenstein “studied”.
No monsters found…
But a lot of amazing museums, baroque ceilings, and an Iron Man car.
New video is up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG6S...

Inside Munich’s Bavarian National Museum – History, Art & Christmas Spirit

November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

In Munich’s Bavarian National Museum, Death rides a lion.
And that’s just one of many surprises inside this underrated gem.
🎥 New video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WAP...
#Munich #Museum #Bavaria #History

Munich Said YES to the Olympics – But What Remains of 1972?

November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Munich just said YES to hosting the Olympics again 🏅
But what remains of the 1972 Games?

I visited some of the forgotten venues beyond the famous Olympic Park – from the Regatta Course in Oberschleißheim to the old Olympic S-Bahn station.

Watch the video 🎥👇
youtu.be/RutMz_bU1pg

Ranking My Favorite German Christmas Cookies – A Taste of Munich at Christmas

October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Christmas is coming to Munich! 🎅✨
I just ranked my favorite (and not-so-favorite 😅) German Christmas cookies — all the classics you’ll find at Munich’s Christmas markets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq7a...

Ghosts, Scientists and Tragedy – The Stories of Munich’s Old South Cemetery

October 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Munich also has its ghost stories. In keeping with the season, here is my new video about the Old South Cemetery. #Halloween #Munich

youtu.be/4TyRzOjXlZ4

OKTOBERFEST Food – A Local’s Guide to What You Must Try

October 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

I tried food at Munich's Oktoberfest

youtu.be/RgaL0eaXruw

The Best Oktoberfest Food in 15 Seconds #Food #oktoberfest

October 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Very best of Oktoberfest food 2025

www.youtube.com/shorts/7j6qz...

5 Hidden Gems in Munich’s City Center (Don’t Skip These!)

October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Here are 5 hidden gems in Munichs city center most tourists will miss
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byi3...

Lenbachhaus Munich: Blue Rider & Contemporary Art Gems I Franz Marc & Kandinsky

September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

My favorite art museum in Munich, the Lenbachhaus.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGyb...

Munich Oktoberfest Beer Test: How I Lost My Dignity 🍺😭

September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

I completely failed this beer test.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Mh...

Munich’s Forgotten Bunkers: From Bomb Shelters to Luxury Homes

September 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

A somewhat nerdy video this time. I filmed all 23 high-rise bunkers in Munich.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJxN...

Inside Munich’s Egyptian Museum: 5,000 Years of History

September 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Did you know that Munich has a Egyptian Museum?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0xL...

Isar River Munich – Swimming, Sun & Surprises

August 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

I found some creepy stuffed animals at the Isar. 👻

But apart from that, the Isar River in Munich is very beautiful.
youtu.be/4AY1pni8opU

OKTOBERFEST: Why Some Days at Oktoberfest in Munich Are More Special Than Others

August 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

Oktoberfest is commingh soon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLPV...

You’re Doing Beer Gardens Wrong (Unless You Know This)

August 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

A video about Munich beer gardens, what makes them so special and how to behave.

#beergarden #Munich #WhatToDoInMunich
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxLa...

Dancing at Sunrise! Inside Munich’s Kocherlball Tradition I Kocherlball 2025

July 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

I've been to the Kocherlball in Munich and here's my video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT-P...

Boars, Beers, and Bizarre Beasts – Inside Munich's "German Hunting and Fishing Museum "

July 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Philipp

@abudmunichen.bsky.social

It's more interessting than you believe. The German Hunting and Fishing Museum in Munich.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOjy...