{"id":5403,"date":"2026-04-25T15:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/?p=5403"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:09:01","slug":"keeping-a-dog-in-munich-all-rules-obligations-and-tips-for-dog-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/keeping-a-dog-in-munich-all-rules-obligations-and-tips-for-dog-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping a dog in Munich: All rules, obligations and tips for dog owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: 700;color:#6C988D;padding-top: 24px\">\u2013 from the perspective of someone who lives here, pays here, and still had no clue<\/p>\n<em>By Milo, French Bulldog, Munich local, and self-proclaimed expert in what really matters in life.<\/em>\n\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #6C988D;padding: 16px 20px;margin: 24px 0;background: #f7faf9\">\n  <strong>At a glance: Keeping a dog in Munich \u2013 the most important rules<\/strong>\n  <ul style=\"margin-top: 10px;line-height: 1.9\">\n    <li>\ud83d\udc15 <strong>Registration required within 2 weeks<\/strong> \u2013 newly acquired dogs or dogs brought to Munich after moving must be registered for dog tax with the Munich City Treasury; puppies born to a female dog kept in your household have a later deadline<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcb6 <strong>Dog tax: \u20ac100 per year<\/strong> \u2013 per dog; for fighting dogs or dogs suspected of having fighting-dog traits without a valid negative certificate: \u20ac800 per year<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Basic rule: off-leash is allowed<\/strong> \u2013 unless the dog ordinance, parks bylaw or other regulations state otherwise<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udeab <strong>No-entry areas:<\/strong> green-bollard areas, playgrounds, bathing lakes (year-round), Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest\/Spring Festival<\/li>\n    <li>\u2705 <strong>Dog handler\u2019s licence is worth it:<\/strong> one year exemption from dog tax \u2013 if you apply in time<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude87 <strong>MVV: one dog rides free<\/strong> \u2013 with a valid ticket or Deutschlandticket; additional dogs need a child ticket; fighting dogs are excluded<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Munich has 45,892 registered dogs. As of December 31, 2024. That\u2019s more than many cities have residents. I\u2019m one of them. Registered, taxed, properly chipped.    <\/p>\n\n<p>When I moved to Munich\u2014or rather: when my human moved to Munich with me\u2014we didn\u2019t know the rules. My human didn\u2019t either. We worked our way through a patchwork of ordinances, bylaws, and well-meant tips from friends. It took a while. This page is the result. Compact. Correct. With links to everything that needs more detail.       <\/p>\n\n<p>Keeping a dog in Munich means: know your obligations, understand the rules, then live with them calmly. In that order. I\u2019ll explain it now.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Registering your dog in Munich \u2013 the first obligation<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you take in a new dog in Munich or move to the city with a dog, you have two weeks to register it for dog tax with the Munich City Treasury. For puppies born to a female dog kept in your household, a different deadline applies: they must be registered four months after birth. <\/p>\n\n<p>Registration is possible online via the city portal muenchen.de, by email or post, and in person. When registering, you can choose between a dog tax tag and chip\/transponder identification. The tag must be worn visibly on the dog when outside the home or your property. If you don\u2019t register your dog, you risk warnings or fines; in serious cases, criminal consequences are also possible. That\u2019s exactly what the city\u2019s official website says.    <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\u2705 Registration deadline: within 2 weeks of taking in the dog or moving to Munich<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Puppies from your own household: register 4 months after birth<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Possible online, by email\/post, or in person<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Choice between dog tax tag and chip\/transponder<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Tag: must be worn visibly on the dog outside the home<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Deregistration: also within 2 weeks \u2013 in case of death, rehoming, or moving away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who\u2019s just taken in a dog and wants to know what to do first. This. This is it.  <\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 Everything about <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/registering-a-dog-in-munich-step-by-step-guide\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">registering a dog in Munich<\/a> in detail.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Dog tax in Munich \u2013 100 euros, due on January 15<\/h2>\n\n<p>Dog tax in Munich is 100 euros per year, per dog. For fighting dogs or dogs suspected of having fighting-dog traits without a valid negative certificate, it is 800 euros per year. <\/p>\n\n<p>The tax is due on January 15 every year. No payment reminder. That\u2019s not a mistake\u2014it\u2019s intentional. The city also explicitly points out that dog tax is not used to remove dog poop. The revenue goes into the general budget. I\u2019m mentioning this because many people don\u2019t know and are surprised.     <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udcb6 \u20ac100 per year and per dog<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udcb6 Fighting dogs or dogs suspected of having fighting-dog traits without a valid negative certificate: \u20ac800 per year<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Due on January 15 \u2013 no payment reminder<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Exemption possible: dog handler\u2019s licence, shelter dog, assistance dogs, dogs with special tasks<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Waiver possible: in financial hardship under certain conditions<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Tax is not used for dog poop removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know what they have to pay, when\u2014and how to save legally.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 All details on <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/dog-tax-munich-how-much-how-to-register-how-to-save\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">dog tax in Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Leash rules in Munich \u2013 the patchwork, explained<\/h2>\n\n<p>The basic rule in Munich is: off-leash, unless the dog ordinance, parks bylaw, or other regulations say otherwise. That sounds more relaxed than it is in everyday life. Because there are exceptions. Lots of exceptions. The city itself calls it a \u201cpatchwork.\u201d    <\/p>\n\n<p>What always applies: no-entry zones on areas marked with green bollards, on playgrounds, on bathing and sunbathing areas of bathing lakes (year-round), and on the Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest and the Spring Festival. Leash requirement for all dogs applies throughout Westpark and on paths in municipal green spaces within the \u201cgreen bollard\u201d areas. For large dogs and fighting dogs, additional leash-only areas apply.  <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\u2705 Munich basic rule: off-leash, unless exceptions are defined<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab No-entry zones: green-bollard areas, playgrounds, bathing lakes, Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest\/Spring Festival)<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Leash required for all dogs: Westpark and paths in green-bollard areas of municipal parks<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Leash required for large dogs: within the Altstadtring, pedestrian zones, traffic-calmed areas, public events, near children\u2019s playgrounds, public transport<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 Leash required for fighting dogs without a valid negative certificate: on all public streets, paths and squares<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Leash: tear-resistant, max. 2 m, securely attached to collar or harness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know where they can relax\u2014and where they can\u2019t.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 The complete overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/leash-laws-in-munich-where-do-they-apply-and-where-dont-they-the-complete-overview\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">leash rules in Munich<\/a>. Plus the <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/large-dogs-in-munich-special-rules-and-what-you-need-to-know\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">special rules for large dogs in Munich<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2>Nature reserves in Munich \u2013 four areas, one rule<\/h2>\n\n<p>Munich has four nature reserves within the city. Special rules apply in these areas; for dogs, the general rule is that they must be on a leash. <\/p>\n\n<p>The four areas: Panzerwiese and Hartelholz in Milbertshofen, Allacher Lohe in Allach-Untermenzing, Schwarzh\u00f6lzl in Feldmoching, and the southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide in Freimann. In the southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide, an exemption from the leash requirement is possible upon application\u2014it does not apply automatically. <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\ud83c\udf3f Four nature reserves in the city: Panzerwiese\/Hartelholz, Allacher Lohe, Schwarzh\u00f6lzl, southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 In all of them, dogs generally must be on a leash<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide: exemption possible upon application<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Violations of the nature reserve ordinance can be punished with a fine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know why they have to leash their dog right now even though the meadow is empty.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 All four areas in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/munich-nature-reserves-with-dogs-panzerwiese-froettmaninger-heide-more\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">nature reserves in Munich with a dog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Dog handler\u2019s licence in Munich \u2013 do it once, save for a year<\/h2>\n\n<p>In Bavaria, there\u2019s no legal requirement to get a dog handler\u2019s licence. That\u2019s the good news. The other: if you do it voluntarily, you can apply in Munich for an exemption from dog tax for the following year.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The dog handler\u2019s licence consists of a theoretical and a practical part. It\u2019s offered by recognized dog schools and associations. The requirement for the tax exemption is that you took the exam voluntarily and submit the application in time. Fighting dogs cannot receive a tax exemption via the dog handler\u2019s licence.   <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\u2705 Not legally required in Bavaria \u2013 but it comes with benefits<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udcb6 Munich benefit: 1 year exemption from dog tax (\u20ac100) in the following year<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Submit the application in time<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83c\udf3f Southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide: exemption from the leash requirement possible upon application<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Fighting dogs: no tax exemption via the dog handler\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to invest once and benefit multiple times. I don\u2019t like saying it. But it\u2019s true.  <\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 Whether it\u2019s worth it and how to get it: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/munich-dog-license-is-it-worth-it-and-how-do-i-get-one\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">dog handler\u2019s licence Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Dogs on the MVV \u2013 free, but with rules<\/h2>\n\n<p>One dog rides free on the MVV\u2014as long as the person has a valid MVV ticket or a Deutschlandticket. From the second dog onwards, the child fare applies unless the animals can be transported in a basket or bag. <\/p>\n\n<p>In all vehicles and in S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations, the dog must be on a leash. Dogs that could endanger other passengers must also wear a muzzle. Fighting dogs are excluded from transport.  <\/p>\n\n<p>A practical note from me: I\u2019m a bulldog. Short airways. I sometimes get looks on the MVV. That doesn\u2019t bother me. My human, yes. But we still ride.     <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\u2705 First dog: free with the human\u2019s valid MVV ticket or Deutschlandticket<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udcb6 From the second dog: child fare<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udc15 In vehicles and in S-\/U-Bahn stations: keep the dog on a leash<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Muzzle: if other passengers could be endangered<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Fighting dogs: excluded from MVV vehicles and S-\/U-Bahn stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to explore the city with their dog without a car. It works. I\u2019m proof.  <\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 All rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/rules\/dogs-on-the-mvv-how-to-ride-for-free-with-your-four-legged-friend\/\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">dogs on the MVV in Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Listed breeds and fighting dogs in Munich \u2013 what applies here<\/h2>\n\n<p>Bavaria maintains a breed list of dogs with increased aggression and dangerousness. Category 1\u2014dogs whose dangerousness cannot be disproven\u2014generally may not be kept in Munich. Category 2\u2014dogs with suspected aggression\u2014may be kept with a negative certificate.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Without a valid negative certificate, stricter rules apply to fighting dogs\u2014among other things, a higher dog tax and a leash requirement throughout the city on public streets, paths and squares.<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Category 1 fighting dogs: keeping them in Munich is generally not permitted<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Category 2 without a negative certificate: \u20ac800 dog tax, leash required throughout the city on public streets, paths and squares<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Category 2 with a negative certificate: \u20ac100 dog tax, normal rules<\/li>\n  <li>\ud83d\udeab Fighting dogs: excluded from the MVV, no dog handler\u2019s licence tax exemption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<em>Perfect for: Anyone who wants to know whether their dog is on one of these lists\u2014and what that means.<\/em>\n\n<p>\u2192 What exactly applies: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/?p=5603\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">listed breeds in Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Adopting a dog from the Munich animal shelter<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you adopt a dog from the Munich animal shelter, you can receive a two-year exemption from dog tax. That\u2019s 200 euros. Important: you have to apply for the exemption\u2014it doesn\u2019t happen automatically.  <\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.9\">\n  <li>\u2705 Shelter dog from the Munich animal shelter: 2 years exemption from dog tax possible<\/li>\n  <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Exemption must be applied for<\/li>\n  <li>\u2705 Applies from the year you apply and for the following year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u2192 Everything about the process: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/?p=5606\" style=\"color: #6C988D;font-weight: 600\">adopting a dog from the Munich animal shelter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse: collapse;font-size: 14px;margin: 20px 0\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr style=\"background: #f0f5f4;text-align: left\">\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D\">Topic<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D\">Rule \/ obligation<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 10px 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #6C988D\">Deadline \/ special note<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Registering a dog<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Required with the City Treasury<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Within 2 weeks<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;background: #fafafa\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Dog tax<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">\u20ac100 \/ year \/ dog; fighting dog without a valid negative certificate \u20ac800<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Due Jan 15, no reminder<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Leash requirement<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Basic rule: off-leash; exceptions clearly defined<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Westpark, bollard paths, special rules<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;background: #fafafa\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Large dogs (from 50 cm)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Additional leash requirement in the city center, pedestrian zones, public transport, events<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Also: German Shepherd, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane (breed-related)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Dog handler\u2019s licence<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Voluntary; 1 year tax exemption in the following year<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Apply in time<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;background: #fafafa\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">MVV<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">1 dog free; on a leash<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">From the 2nd dog: child fare; fighting dogs excluded<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Shelter dog<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">2 years tax exemption possible<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Must be applied for<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr style=\"background: #fafafa\">\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Fighting dogs Cat. 1<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Keeping them in Munich is generally not permitted<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 9px 12px\">Category 2 only with a negative certificate<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n \n<hr \/>\n<p>Munich awaits us. And we await Munich. <\/p>\n<p><em>Yours, Milo \ud83d\udc3e<\/em><\/p>\n \n<hr \/>\n \n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#777;margin-top:20px\">\nNote: The content on this page is based on careful research, official sources, and local experience. Rules on leash requirements, dog ownership, registration, or the use of public spaces can change at short notice or vary depending on the area of the city.  This page is for guidance only and makes no claim to be complete or legally binding. When in doubt, the official regulations always apply. \n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions: Keeping a dog in Munich \u2013 rules and obligations<\/h2>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What do I need to do if I get a dog in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Within two weeks, you must register your dog for dog tax with the Munich City Treasury. You can do this online via the city portal muenchen.de, by email or post, or in person. For puppies born to a female dog kept in your own household, a later deadline applies: they must be registered four months after birth. You will then receive a dog tax tag or can have your dog registered via chip\/transponder. The tag must be worn visibly outside the home.    <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>How much is dog tax in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>100 euros per year and per dog. For fighting dogs or dogs suspected of having fighting-dog traits without a valid negative certificate: 800 euros per year. The tax is due on January 15 every year\u2014without a payment reminder. It goes into the city\u2019s general budget, not into dog facilities.   <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is there a general leash requirement for dogs in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>No. The basic rule under Munich\u2019s dog ordinance is off-leash, as long as no exceptions are defined. However, a leash is required in Westpark, on paths in municipal green spaces in areas with green bollards, and in other special areas. No-entry zones apply on bollard areas, playgrounds, and bathing lakes. Additional leash-only areas apply for large dogs and fighting dogs.    <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Is the dog handler\u2019s licence worth it in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>In Bavaria, it\u2019s not legally required. In Munich, however, it offers a concrete benefit: you can apply for an exemption from dog tax for the following year. Also, in the southern Fr\u00f6ttmaninger Heide, an exemption from the leash requirement is possible upon application. Fighting dogs cannot receive a tax exemption via the dog handler\u2019s licence.   <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Can my dog ride the MVV for free?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Yes. One dog rides free on the MVV with the human\u2019s valid MVV ticket or Deutschlandticket. From the second dog onwards, the child fare applies unless the animals can be transported in a basket or bag. In vehicles and in S-\/U-Bahn stations, the dog must be on a leash. Fighting dogs are excluded from transport.    <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>How can I save on dog tax in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>There are several ways to get an exemption: dog handler\u2019s licence (for the following year), a dog from the Munich animal shelter (two years), assistance dogs, dogs with special professional or charitable tasks, and under certain conditions in cases of financial hardship. All exemptions must be actively applied for. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What are listed breeds in Munich, and what rules apply to them?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Bavaria maintains a breed list for dogs with increased aggression. Category 1 dogs generally may not be kept in Munich. Category 2 dogs may be kept with a valid negative certificate\u2014then normal rules apply and dog tax is \u20ac100. Without a negative certificate: \u20ac800 tax and a leash requirement on all public streets, paths and squares in the city. Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalconnect.de\/en\/?p=5603\" style=\"color: #6C988D\">listed breeds in Munich<\/a>.    <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What are the most common mistakes when keeping a dog in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>The most common: not registering your dog within 2 weeks, forgetting dog tax on January 15, entering green-bollard meadows and playgrounds with your dog, misjudging rules in special areas. And: assuming dog tax is used for poop bags\u2014it isn\u2019t. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Where can I find the best dog-friendly day trips in Munich?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      <p>Parks, lakes, beer gardens, the Isar riverbanks\u2014Munich has a lot to offer. 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