The best things in Munich

Here we showcase the best that Munich has to offer! Our diverse range is divided into different categories with interesting tips 😊

Viktualienmarkt: A lively delicatessen market – Germany’s most famous – offering gourmet foods and local Bavarian specialties.
Hofbräuhaus: The world’s most famous beer hall, serving traditional dishes and beer in Maßkrüge (1-liter mugs), with daily live brass band music.
Dallmayr Delicatessen: A gourmet food store right at Marienplatz, the heart of Munich’s city center, famous for its delicacies and cozy coffee corner.
Brezn (Pretzel): Traditionally baked twisted lye-dough pastry. The large beer garden pretzel is a must-try, especially with a serving of fresh cheese spread called Obazda.
Augustiner-Keller: Located on Arnulfstraße, one of Munich’s oldest beer gardens, serving only Augustiner beers – one of the six traditional Munich breweries. Prost!

Alte Pinakothek: A vast collection of paintings, making it one of the most important art galleries in Europe.
Museum Brandhorst: Showcases contemporary art in a striking modern building.
Lenbachhaus: Municipal gallery known especially for housing works of the Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) movement.
Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA): Germany’s first museum dedicated to Urban Art.
Antiquities Collection & Glyptothek (Königsplatz): Features ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. Munich’s oldest public museum and the world’s only museum solely dedicated to ancient sculpture.

Nymphenburg Palace: A magnificent Baroque palace with stunning gardens, once the summer residence of the Bavarian royal family.
Munich Residenz: Offers insights into the lives of Bavaria’s kings and noble families.
Marienplatz & New Town Hall: The central square and heart of the old town with the iconic New Town Hall and its world-famous Glockenspiel.
Feldherrnhalle / Odeonsplatz: A neoclassical monument resembling a loggia, dedicated to the Bavarian army.
Isartor: One of the three remaining gates of Munich’s historical city wall.

Eisbach Wave: The most famous surf spot in a city, located in the English Garden – the world’s largest urban park.
Magic Bavaria Experience Museum: An upside-down experience museum – perfect for magical photos.
Michael Jackson Memorial: Located opposite the Bayerischer Hof Hotel – a fan-created tribute to the pop icon.

P1 Club: Munich’s celebrity hotspot – arguably Germany’s most famous nightclub.
089 Bar: One of Munich’s most popular bars and lounge clubs, especially loved by locals.
Jazzbar Vogler: The top jazz club in Munich.

Allianz Arena: Home stadium of FC Bayern Munich.
Olympic Park: Built for the 1972 Summer Olympics, now a public sports and event venue.
BMW Open: Annual professional tennis tournament.
Munich Marathon: A major marathon event held every October.

English Garden: Munich’s green lung and one of the world’s largest urban parks.
Westpark: A visitor magnet with its East Asian gardens and structures – one of Munich’s most popular parks.
Hirschgarten: A large park featuring deer enclosures and a royal beer garden.

Viktualienmarkt: A delicatessen market and Munich landmark in the city center, complete with a cozy beer garden.
Kaufingerstraße: The main shopping street stretching from Marienplatz to Karlsplatz/Stachus.
Maximilianstraße: Germany’s most famous luxury shopping avenue with high-end designer boutiques.
Olympia Shopping Center (OEZ): A large mall with a wide variety of shops.
Elisabethmarkt: A traditional market in the famous Schwabing district.
Hugendubel Bookstore: Munich’s most iconic bookstore, located downtown.

Bavarian State Opera: One of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, majestically located at Max-Joseph-Platz.
Gasteig Cultural Center: Venue for the adult education center, university of music, city library, and the Munich Philharmonic’s concert hall.
(Currently relocated to the Isarphilharmonie due to renovations.)
Muffathalle: Famous venue for concerts and live events of all kinds.
Backstage: Popular music and event hall.
Zenith / Motorworld: A culture and event venue.

Komödie im Bayerischen Hof: The city’s most famous hotel has its own in-house theater.
Bavarian State Ballet: Alongside the orchestra and opera, it forms the third division of the National Theater. The nearby Residenztheater is also worth visiting.
Gärtnerplatz Theater: A smaller opera house known for its operettas.
Deutsches Theater: Historic venue for international musicals, shows, and cabaret.
Munich Kammerspiele: A traditional and renowned drama theater.

Oktoberfest: The world’s largest beer and folk festival.
Tollwood Festival: A summer and winter cultural festival featuring music, art, and food.
Auer Dult: A traditional Bavarian fair with rides and market stalls.
Munich Film Festival: An internationally respected film festival.
Starkbierfest: A strong beer festival held at Paulaner am Nockherberg every spring.

Frauenkirche: Munich’s cathedral and city landmark, famous for its twin onion domes and the “Devil’s Footprint” legend.
St. Peter’s Church: The oldest church in Munich, located right next to Marienplatz.
Theatine Church (Theatinerkirche): A beautiful Baroque church at Odeonsplatz – yellow outside, white inside.
Asam Church: Known for its lavish Baroque interior.
St. Michael’s Church: A Renaissance-style church, famous for its church music.

Deutsches Museum: The world’s largest museum dedicated to science and technology.
BMW Welt and Museum: Showcasing the history and innovation of BMW, one of Germany’s most iconic car manufacturers, complete with a stunning showroom.
Museum Mensch und Natur: Exhibits focused on natural history.
Siemens Forum: A forum exploring the history and future of technology.