After a total of 18 successful events held in Garmisch- Partenkirchen , Germany , BMW Motorrad Days will be moved to Berlin for the 2021 running of this festival of all things BMW Motorrad .
It ' s fitting that Berlin was chosen as the bikes have been made there for more than 50 years and Berlin is considered more central in Europe .
BMW know they are breaking with tradition by moving the event which began as a BMW Motorrad Biker meeting in 2001 in Seefeld , Austria .
" The BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been a genuine success story ," said Dr Markus Schramm , Head of BMW Motorrad . "( It ' s ) an event that has attracted tens of thousands of visitors every year .
" My special thanks go to Mrs Elisabeth Koch , First Mayor , thelocal institutions and companies and last but not least the people of Garmisch-Partenkirsch ," he continued adding that they have all contributed in making BMW Motorrad Days a globally unique event .
The “ BMW Motorrad Days goes Berlin ” decision was taken with the aim of breaking new ground in brand development for the future and developing new concepts so as to give the BMW Motorrad Days a powerful fresh stimulus . At the same time , Berlin is an ideal platform for zero-emission mobility solutions and urban mobility concepts on two wheels .
“ We believe Berlin is the perfect place for the BMW Motorrad Days 2021 ," continued Schramm . " As an international city offering a rich cultural experience , a wide range of excursions in the surrounding area and a unique lifestyle , the capital of Germany has everything it takes to make the BMW Motorrad Days even more diverse and attractive in the coming year ."
Michael Müller , governing mayor of Berlin , said he ' s excited to have the event take place in his city .
" This is a highlight not only for motorcycle enthusiasts , but also for the citizens of Berlin and our guests from all over the world ," said Müller . " This is a commitment to this industrial production site in Berlin , where BMW has been producing motorcycles for five decades now . At a time when issues relating to mobility and transport are playing an increasingly important role for the future of cities , Berlin can provide new and important impetus in hosting the event ."
Dates are still to be finalised and of course dependant on how the world looks in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic .
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