David Hilgier Photographs

A standing wave in the man-made river provides an opportunity for surfing within the Englischer Garten. A peculiar encounter within the city center.

The city center and a small fraction of the park visible from a pathway near the monopteros.

A leisurely ride through the vast expanses of Englischer Garten.

A scene with a palette of complementary colors found on the north side of Munich.

The city’s monk pulls into view at Georg-Brauchle-Ring station. Another stop along my self curated tour of Munich’s aesthetically diverse metro stations.

An arrival into my favorite metro station in Munich.

After the crowds from the day have subsided, the city’s main square takes on a different feeling. A few vendors remain. The bars bordering its edges fill with patrons. Many pass through on their way to their evening destinations. Others pause to meet up with a companion.

From the corridors of orange and blue subway tile, one eventually emerges into the main hall of the Marienplatz Station. Mirror like staircases reflect the happenings above and the dominant color shifts from orange to red.

Time for contemplation somewhere below the streets of Munich.

A purveyor of basic snacks provides rudimentary sustenance to the late evening commuters.