Veronica from Munich
Lost Weekend Munich
Comedy in Munich's student spot
I first stumbled into Lost Weekend on Schellingstrasse on a grey afternoon, drawn by the floor-to-ceiling windows revealing students hunched over laptops at communal wooden tables. This former university literature shop in Munich's Maxvorstadt has become my refuge when I need to work but crave the gentle hum of creative energy around me.
The concrete floors and light wood furniture give it a minimalist edge, but there's nothing stark about the atmosphere. I've spent countless hours here nursing a strong coffee (their carrot cake is genuinely some of the best in Munich) while working through deadlines, surrounded by fellow students from Ludwig Maximilian University just around the corner. The big shared tables seat six to eight people comfortably, with power sockets discreetly placed.
What I love most is Lost Weekend's transformation after dark. The same space that hosts my productive mornings becomes a comedy venue on Wednesday nights, when stand-up comedians test their material. Pictured here is my good friend Joana Mendes tickling our funny bones. I've caught poetry slams here too, and open mic nights that showcase Munich's creative underbelly.
I often also love to wander next door to Words' Worth, the English bookshop at Schellingstrasse 21, or take the short walk to the English Garden. The Universität U-Bahn stop is literally steps away.
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