münchen.tv

münchen.tv is a German regional private television channel operating in the local news and information format. The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel was launched on July 1, 2005, and is owned by München Live TV Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, with managing directors Horst Rettig and Christoph Winschuh . The channel is licensed as a local broadcaster for Munich and Upper Bavaria by the Bavarian media authority . münchen.tv is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and broadcasts in 1080p high definition .

On air, münchen.tv focuses on programming for viewers in Munich and Upper Bavaria. The flagship news program is münchen heute, a live newscast airing weekdays at 6:00 PM, covering current events and stories from the broadcast area . The program is anchored by Monika Eckert (who returned to the program in 2022 after a brief hiatus) and a rotating team of moderators . The program is repeated at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM . The channel also produces a weekly weekend summary called So war die Woche . The news director is Marion Gehlert, who also hosts the talk show Stadtgespräch, where Munich political topics are discussed, often featuring the Munich mayor . The channel\'s long-time editor-in-chief, Jörg van Hooven, hosts the interview program Menschen in München, where he interviews personalities from politics, art, and culture, typically during a walk through the city .

Additional regular programming includes Münchner Stadtrundgang, hosted by Christopher Griebel, featuring interviews with people from Munich and the surrounding region; szene münchen, hosted by Alexander Onken, covering Munich celebrity news and events; and Die Sportarena, hosted by Daniel Stock, covering local and regional sports . The channel also airs Lejeune – Der Personality Talk and Brennpunkt Wirtschaft, hosted by motivational coach Erich Lejeune, focusing on business topics . Entertainment formats include Die Zeit läuft and Auf den Cent genau, hosted by Barry Werkmeister . Ulrich Gerhardt hosts the auto show 3G – Gerhardt gibt Gas, providing test drive reviews .

Annual live event coverage is a significant part of the channel\'s programming. During the Oktoberfest, münchen.tv broadcasts live daily from the Paulaner-Festzelt (Hackerzelt) for several hours, hosted by Alexander Onken and Corinna Binzer . The channel also airs cooking shows such as Bayerische Landfrauen kochen auf and lifestyle programs such as Schaufenster, hosted by Sandra Koltai and Christopher Gogg . Past notable presenters include journalist Fanny Fee Werther, who worked as a reporter for the channel from 2017 to 2019, and moderator Maxi Sarwas, who worked on FCB-TV News, a Bayern Munich-related program produced in the same facility .

münchen.tv is available via satellite on the Astra system at 19.2 degrees east, via cable networks (DVB-C), and IPTV . The channel provides a live stream on its official website at muenchen.tv, making its local programming accessible to viewers worldwide .

münchen.tv strives to be the primary source of local news and information for the Munich metropolitan region and Upper Bavaria, connecting residents with the political, cultural, and social events of their city. The mission of the channel is to provide comprehensive regional reporting that complements national and state-wide programming, with a strong emphasis on up-to-date coverage and community connection . Thanks to modern digital platforms, münchen.tv provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to computers - ensuring that residents of Munich and former residents living elsewhere can stay connected to their home city wherever they are.