About us
Off the Couch Munich is for people who enjoy doing things together - outdoors, active, and fun. We’re a group of internationals and open-minded locals who like spending time in the mountains and trying things that are just more fun with others - hiking, biking, hut weekends, pub games like darts or pool, laser tag, or the occasional city trip.
We keep things casual and real. No pressure to be super sporty - just come along, join in, and meet people who enjoy being out and about. If you’re into fresh air, good vibes, and shared experiences, you’ll feel at home here.
We're a new group building from the ground up, looking for a core crew of 10-20 people who actually show up regularly, not hundreds of passive members. If you're tired of flaky groups where nobody commits, this is for you. Small, intentional, and consistent.
Featured event
Die Happy - Empathy Is No Weakness Tour @ Backstage
One of Germany's finest rock bands, 25+ years of stage presence, playing our home turf at Backstage.
The Plan:
- 18:00 - Meet somewhere near Backstage for food & beers. Location TBD — check the WhatsApp group for updates.
- ~19:30 - Head to Backstage Halle.
- 20:00 - Doors open.
Important Info:
- Age: 18+ (ID required)
- Tickets: Available at Eventim
I am going to create a WA group for coordination.
Note: This is a ticketed concert organized by Backstage Halle, not by our meetup group. We're just going together as a group. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own tickets and for their own safety/behavior at the venue.
Upcoming events
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Die Happy - Empathy Is No Weakness Tour @ Backstage
Werk, Backstage, Reitknechtstraße 6, 80639 München, München, DEOne of Germany's finest rock bands, 25+ years of stage presence, playing our home turf at Backstage.
The Plan:
- 18:00 - Meet somewhere near Backstage for food & beers. Location TBD — check the WhatsApp group for updates.
- ~19:30 - Head to Backstage Halle.
- 20:00 - Doors open.
Important Info:
- Age: 18+ (ID required)
- Tickets: Available at Eventim
I am going to create a WA group for coordination.
Note: This is a ticketed concert organized by Backstage Halle, not by our meetup group. We're just going together as a group. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own tickets and for their own safety/behavior at the venue.
1 attendee![Cancer Sucks Riding Rocks - Charity Bike Ride [Carpool]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/0/4/2/highres_533021026.jpeg)
Cancer Sucks Riding Rocks - Charity Bike Ride [Carpool]
Bahnhof Pasing, Kaflerstraße, München, DERoad trip to Franconia. Bikes on the roof. Charity on the agenda.
CancerSucksRidingRocks (CSRR), 3rd edition. Charity bike ride where 100% of the entry fee goes to the José Carreras Leukämie-Stiftung. We're piggybacking on an event organized by a fellow biker and friend of mine.
Official route is ~90 km / ~1,000 m elevation. We're expats, so rules are just suggestions. We'll cut the route to something manageable and skip whatever we feel like skipping. Charity ride, not a race. Ride at your own pace. Gravel, e-bike, mountain bike.Friday, June 19
- 18:00 meet at Pasing Bahnhof
- Bikes on racks, people in cars
- Drive to Pleinfeld (~1.5 hours)
- Check into accommodation
- WhatsApp group link in the comments for coordination
Saturday, June 20
- 08:00 start at Sportheim des 1. FC Pleinfeld
- Ride
- Afternoon/evening drive back to Munich
Costs
- Entry fee: €27. Register and pay directly to the organizer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPKAjUZc0bjpMu1xKEckv11_Mgvl2aDE0p8-iJMs5XFcOAaQ/viewform
- Accommodation: roughly €60 per person, details in the WhatsApp group
- Fuel: split evenly per car
Everything is paid up front. Entry fee goes to the organizer, accommodation and fuel money goes to me. I book for everyone. If you cancel after I've booked, that's your loss.
Carpool spots
- Zoltan's car: 2 bike rack slots, 1 open
- Batiste's car: 2 bike rack slots, 1 open
Spots are limited by bike racks, not by clicks. Got a car with a bike rack? Message me. More cars = more spots.
More info (from last year): https://www.carreras-stiftung.de/spendenaktionen/2-ganztagesradausfahrt-gegen-leukaemie/
2 attendees
Clawfinger - Before We All Die Tour @ Backstage
Werk, Backstage, Reitknechtstraße 6, 80639 München, München, DEClawfinger... the biggest, the best, better than the rest, one of the hardest-hitting rap-metal bands of the 90s is coming to Munich, and we're not missing it. If you know, you know.
The Plan:
- 18:00 - Meet somewhere near Backstage for food & beers. Location TBD — do what I say and check the WhatsApp group for updates.
- ~19:30 - Head to Backstage Werk.
- 20:00 - Doors open. Clawfinger takes the stage. Nothing going on in your living room tonight.
Important Info:
- Age: 18+ (ID required)
- Dress code: Whatever you want. You don't have to look perfect as long as you're pretty fucking close.
- Tickets: Available at Eventim - get them NOW. Don't wake me up when they're sold out and you missed it.
I am going to create a WA group for coordination.
Note: This is a ticketed concert organized by Backstage Werk, not by our meetup group. We're just going together as a group. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own tickets and for their own safety/behavior at the venue.
1 attendee
Past events
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