Rockavaria is a quite young festival, started in 2015 for the first time. Back then, it took place in Olympic Park with Olympic Stadium and Olympic Hall as two of the major venues. In 2018, it moved to the heart of Munich, with main stage directly located at Königsplatz.
The festival is all about Rock, Metal, Punk and Alternative music featuring headliners until today such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Nightwish, or Muse.
Wonderful spacious Königsplatz is framed by the Glyptothek, Munich's oldest public museum and dedicated to ancient sculpture. A calm and peaceful place. Mingle with students sitting on the lawn and having a picnic. In summer, this is also a venue for open air concerts (also part of Rockavaria festival) and public opera performances.
The collection of Alte Pinakothek encompasses more than 700 artworks from the 14th to the 18th century. Milestones of European painting from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque by the likes of Dürer, Raphael, El Greco, Rubens, or Rembrandt can be discovered. The building was erected by Leo von Klenze between 1826 and 1836 in Neoclassical style.
Check in in Munich’s hip and trendy district of Schwabing. Urban vibes meet buzzing student atmosphere. Nightlife, cafés, bars and shopping possibilities are just around the corner. A perfect travel hub with clear aesthetic and smart design. Also near to lush English Garden for some relaxing hours away from the city's hustle.
Looking for a real Metal place in Munich? RAW is not only about beer and whiskey, it's also about being among like-minded people. Speed Metal, Hard Rock, Black Metal, Metalcore - whatever you prefer, this will be your new home abroad.
Discover some hidden music history tales beyond these hotel walls. In 2002, Britpop band Oasis ended up in jail after a fight in Bayerischer Hof. Reportedly, drunk brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher got into a fist fight with four other musicians and band members. Plus: right in front of the hotel, fans of Michael Jackson created a kind of monument for the King of Pop.
Schall & Rauch is a small bar, café, and restaurant giving you pretty much the authentic Schwabing student feeling. Usually open from mornings until midnight.
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Fans of Indie, Punk, Underground: this is your Munich refuge. Strom is all about small intimate concerts in a brilliant club atmosphere.
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Metallica headlining Rockavaria festival in Munich (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
