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Summer is a great time for catching up on movies and shows you haven’t seen yet. However, the binge can only last so long before you start to notice the imprint in your couch getting deeper. Instead of watching the final product from film studios, hit the pause button and get out to experience the silver screen from the other side.
Hollywood and New York are not the only two cities famous for producing movies. One of Europe's largest film productions companies happens to be located in Munich. The Bavaria Filmstadt was founded in 1919 by producer Peter Ostermayr. “Enemy Mine,” “The Pleasure Garden,” “The Sound of Music,” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” all had portions filmed at this very studio.
Are you ready for your close up?
Don’t have all day, but want to check this place out? Take the 90-minute tour of the film production world. You’ll visit movie sets (or reproductions) for such films as “Air Force One” and “Big Game.” Become part of the movie magic in the visual effects studio. You’ll learn how the green screen works in conjunction with computerized special effects.
When you have more time, don’t miss Bullyversum. You’ll be greeted by the virtual Michael “Bully” Herbig, a famous German film director and actor on a replica set from the comedy show “Bully Parade.” At the top of the staircase, it is hard not to be overwhelmed with the more than 16,000 square feet of exhibits and attractions. You’ll want to check out the 4-D snowboard riding movie “Lissi and the Wild Kaiserfahrt,” the “Spaceship Surprise” short show and “The Journey with the Golden Time Sofa” ride while you’re there.
Forget any of the usual birthday party locations. Have your child’s birthday party at Filmstadt! You will become the coolest parents on the planet after this party.
Know before you go
Filmstadt is open almost every day with the exclusion of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. the Bullyversum exhibit is closed on some specific Mondays. You’ll want to double check the website to make sure all the exhibits are open when you plan to go.
Tickets can be purchased online, and include all attractions.
The surrounding area
You can easily get swept up in all there is to do in this amazing city. If you want to extend your day trip to an overnight visit in Munich, the Filmstadt’s website has compiled a list of surrounding hotels, restaurants and other excursions for your stay.
It’s easy to curl up on the couch on rainy days to get caught up on Netflix. After you’ve had a chance to check out “Bullyparade” and before the crater in your sofa gets too deep, travel on over to Munich to check out the Bavaria Filmstadt.
