Amazing Cultural Events in Munich—Without the Oktoberfest Crowds

"A bustling central market and pedestrian zone that becomes a focal point for street parades and colorful costumed celebrations during pre-Lenten festivities, offering an intimate, lively alternative to larger carnival events with stalls, local atmosphere, and close-up festival action." - Emily Manthei Emily Manthei Emily Manthei is a journalist, screenwriter, and filmmaker who covers travel, culture, business, and real estate. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, Deutsche Welle, and Los Angeles Downtown News, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines