Both social events are close by the central place in Munich (Marienplatz). You can either walk there as shown on the map (2.5 km, about 30 min), or take public transport. Public transport options:

• bus 100 (leaves from Gabelsbergerstraße, south entrance of TUM, direction Ostbahnhof) to Odeonsplatz. There, switch to the subway U3 or U6 towards Marienplatz (1 stop).
• live routing: https://goo.gl/1T1Sg6

Welcome Reception

Monday, August 28, 7pm at the Old Townhall Munich, Marienplatz 15

The Old Town Hall is next to the Marienplatz, 50m to the east. It is a white building (https://goo.gl/XE2OUV), not to be confused with the large, red New Town Hall immediately next to the Marienplatz.

“VLDB Octoberfest” Banquet

Wednesay, August 30, 7pm-11pm at the Hofbräuhaus, Platzl 9

The Hofbräuhaus (https://goo.gl/SUUQvW) is a few minutes east and north of the Marienplatz, as shown on the map. Turn left behind the Old Town Hall into Sparkassenstraße, right into Munzstraße, and left into Platzl.