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Karlstor - We start here
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Sendlinger Tor - After a subway trip we reach the final point of the tour
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Gartnerplatztheater - Hear about Ludwig’s lifestyle and his “personal” friends.
An interesting chapter about Friedrich The Great is part of this stop -
Rosa Stangerl (R) Maibaum am Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs Platz München - The Pink May Pole
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Viktualienmarkt - Histories and tragic truths about the LGBT life in the early 70s and 80s
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Odeonsplatz - Even with a very liberal King, like Maximilian I or with Ludwig II even Bavaria could not stand against conservative ideology. Karl Heinrich Ulrichs spoke out what some disliked to hear, already in the XIX century.
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Hofgarten - Hide and seek with the local police another chapter on the life of many who lived under the claws of religion and false moral, but a lot of soldiers left some interesting stories here.
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Haus der Kunst - Lesbians as King’s Photografers?
Yes, we had them. -
Ludwigskirche - Thomas Mann and his family.
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Marienplatz - The persecution of homosexuals is not a local problem, but everywhere, where religion dictated moral rules. Let’s talk about it.
- Professional guide
- City map
- Tip or gratuity for your guide
The concept of a third gender isn’t just a speculative notion or a lifestyle choice. By contrast, faith and religious mores embody theories, ideologies, and indeed, they constitute lifestyles.
With this mindset, we journey through Munich and engage in discussions about LGBT matters, encompassing topics such as society, history, churches, and the epoch of the Nazis.
It’s a startling fact that Islamic history bears record of accepting homosexuality. The Catholic church, too, has historically bestowed blessings upon knights and their comrades in the medieval times.
Bavarian Prime Minister Franz Josef Strauß once expressed disdain towards homosexuals by stating, ‘I would much prefer to be a cool adversary than a warm comrade.’
It’s a sorry state of affairs, but this statement bears witness to the discrimination faced by the third gender in Bavaria. Bias originates from faith, fear, or politics, and despite the grueling pace of progress, we’re still a distance away from the liberation that was commonplace in our society two millennia ago.
In my Munich tour, I elucidate certain issues pertaining to the oppression and acceptance of homosexuality in Bavaria. Figures such as Freddy Mercury and King Ludwig II are integral to this discourse.
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Private transport can be included and is charged additionally.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
