10 tips for a city trip to versatile Munich

Majestic tour of Munich Residenz

Bavarian dukes, princes and kings resided in city residence München Residenz. This 600-year-old palace in the heart of Munich has 130 rooms, most of which are open to the public. A guided tour includes the Schatzkammer, the magnificent Rococo-style Cuvillian Theatre and the palatial Hofgarten.

Relaxing in the English Garden

From the centrally located Marienplatz, you can walk to the Englischer Garten in 15 minutes. This gigantic park has plenty of cycling and pedestrian paths, picnic areas and beer gardens. So bring your snacks, drink a beer to the Chinesischer Turm beer garden or watch the surfers on the Eisbach Welle. A large wave in the river where surfing is possible all year round.

Tasting Bavarian specialities at the Viktualienmarkt

At the Viktualienmarkt, you can browse the stalls, drink a local beer or have lunch at a street food stall. Locals get their daily groceries at this farmers' market. For tourists, it's the perfect place to try Bavarian specialities such as Weißwurst, Schweinsbraten and Fritattensuppe.

Modern art in Pinakothek der Moderne

In the museum complex Pinakothek der Moderne overs of modern art can immerse themselves in an immense collection of design, photography, video art, industrial design and multimedia. The museum is located just a stone's throw from the Englischer Garten and mainly shows, in a permanent exhibition, the history and development of design and applied arts from the period after 1900.

Organic breakfast at Bite Delite

You can get a healthy and sustainable breakfast at Bite Delite in the heart of the city centre. All ingredients are organic, they have a no-waste policy and use recyclable materials wherever possible. Start your day with a nutritious Açaí Bowl or a tasty Chia pudding and an oat cappuccino. There 's also plenty of choice for (a vega) lunch!

Shopping and strolling in Maxvorstadt

In the student district Maxvorstadt and the neighbouring Schwabing, you can find leasant streets with small boutiques, bookstores and art galleries. At Gartensalon, on a little green square in the lively Türkenstrasse, you can take a break with a coffee and a cake. Finished shopping? Then stop in at Heinrich Matters for a drink and a bite to eat.

A drink in a city of containers

Next to the train station in Munich East, 27 colourful containers form its own city. The Container Collective is a hive of artistic and musical creativity. Be inspired by one of the 15 projects in this steel city and enjoy the view while sipping a coffee or a cold drink.

The green oasis of Dachtgarten

One of the finest terraces in Munich sits on the roof of the Alpina Parkhaus car park in the city centre. The city garden of Dachgarten iis a true oasis, where you can relax amidst the greenery at picnic tables or on the wooden benches with a view of the entire city.

Beer and Oktoberfest Museum

Every year, the Oktoberfest turns the whole of Munich on its head. Are you curious about this world-famous beer festival? Then the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum is worth a visit. Here you can learn all about the history of brewing and the beer culture of Munich.

Boutique Hotel The Flushing Meadows

Surrounded by trendy bars, restaurants and street art in the vibrant Glockenbach district, boutique hotel Flushing Meadows is the hotspot for an overnight stay in Munich. Each room has its own trendy décor and for a cocktail with a view, the rooftop bar is popular with tourists and locals alike.

©Arnold Jaeger Werner