April News Highlights: Spring Festival Celebrations, BMW Open Tournament, and Child Support Reductions
In Spring 2025, Munich is gearing up for a series of changes. These include construction projects, traffic modifications, new legislation, and engaging exhibitions and events.
New Coalition Government
Negotiations between the Union and the SPD are underway with the aim of forming a new federal government by Easter. A successful agreement could lead to the installation of a new government before the holidays.
Legal Alterations
- From April, couples and single parents earning more than 175,000 € gross per year will no longer receive child benefit.
- Drivers now have the option to digitally store their vehicle registration information in an app for temporary use.
- April will see changes in the theoretical driving test question bank, with the removal of certain questions and the addition of new ones.
- As of April, EU citizens will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization to visit the UK at a cost of 11.93 €.
Traffic Adjustments
- Resumption of tram lines 16, 17, and N17 between Max-Weber-Platz - Am Gasteig - Isartor is scheduled for Monday, April 28.
- The southern exit of the old town tunnel remains closed until late April due to the relocation of a long-distance cable, causing traffic to be redirected above ground. Pedestrians and cyclists are not affected.
Notable Exhibitions and Events
- April 7-13: The world's largest tree fair at the exhibition center in Riem.
- April 12-20: BMW Open Tennis Tournament at the MTTC Iphitos Munich courts (tickets still available).
- From April 25: Spring festival on the Theresienwiese (reservations still possible).
- April 26: Giant flea market on the Theresienwiese.
- From April 27: Radikal jung Festival, a highlight of Munich's young theater scene at the Volkstheater.
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To delve deeper into Munich's upcoming attractions, here are some additional activities:
- April 6: Half Marathon Munich, offering 10 km and 5 km running distances.
- April 6: Rock meets Classic, part of the Believe in Rock'n'Roll Tour 2025.
- April 7: Shirin David Tour with her "Schlau Aber Blond Tour 2025."
- "The Rhythm Of Life" Body Worlds Exhibition will run throughout April.
- April 12-13: Spartan Race Munich, an action-packed event.
- Regularly held yard flea markets throughout April.
- DIZZY DIZZCO OPEN AIR, a party event happening on a Saturday in April, starting at 4 pm.
- Ivo Martin's emotional anthems concert - NICHT ALLEIN TOUR 2025.
Messe München hosts various trade shows in April, although specific details are not available. April in Munich is expected to be an enthralling mix of sports, music, and cultural events.
In the lifestyle section, one can expect engaging exhibitions and events in Munich next spring, such as the world's largest tree fair, BMW Open Tennis Tournament, a spring festival, a giant flea market, and various concerts including the half marathon, Rock meets Classic, Shirin David Tour, Ivo Martin's emotional anthems concert, and DIZZY DIZZCO OPEN AIR. Additionally, home and garden enthusiasts may find the regular yard flea markets and The Rhythm Of Life Body Worlds Exhibition appealing.
