Guidebook for München
Food Scene
Gaststätte Scheidegger
16 BauerstraßeExcellent Bavarian food just around the corner
My favorite Indian restaurant. Make sure you try their Palak Gosht!
17 locals recommend
DHABA Indisches Restaurant
16 BelgradstraßeMy favorite Indian restaurant. Make sure you try their Palak Gosht!
Excellent vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Lunch menu includes a delicious home made cake!
20 locals recommend
Café Ignaz
67 GeorgenstraßeExcellent vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Lunch menu includes a delicious home made cake!
Excellent Italian food, upscale both in quality and price. But also great (and very affordable) pizza to go!
51 locals recommend
Il Mulino
1 GörresstraßeExcellent Italian food, upscale both in quality and price. But also great (and very affordable) pizza to go!
Best ice cream in Munich! Can't miss it -- always a long line, but it is definitely worth the wait!
69 locals recommend
Ballabeni Icecream Stammhaus
46 TheresienstraßeBest ice cream in Munich! Can't miss it -- always a long line, but it is definitely worth the wait!
Bartu Eismanufaktur
23 WilhelmstraßeGreat organic ice cream. Try the pistachio!
In the mood for some Mexican food? Just around the corner from the apartment is this great bar and restaurant.
6 locals recommend
El Patio
88 HerzogstraßeIn the mood for some Mexican food? Just around the corner from the apartment is this great bar and restaurant.
If you're in the university area do not miss this cafe with a long tradition and excellent cakes.
12 locals recommend
Konditorei Kaffee Schneller
59 AmalienstraßeIf you're in the university area do not miss this cafe with a long tradition and excellent cakes.
Join the locals in this nice, relaxed, and not-too-full beer garden. Feel free to bring your own food!
36 locals recommend
Max Emanuel Brauerei
6 AdalbertstraßeJoin the locals in this nice, relaxed, and not-too-full beer garden. Feel free to bring your own food!
In my opinion the best Bavarian restaurant in Munich, less touristy and better than the Hofbräuhaus. Make sure you sit in the main hall (the one ornated with mosaics, shells, etc).
14 locals recommend
Zum Augustiner
27 Neuhauser Str.In my opinion the best Bavarian restaurant in Munich, less touristy and better than the Hofbräuhaus. Make sure you sit in the main hall (the one ornated with mosaics, shells, etc).
Excellent salads and steak in a pleasant atmosphere. I suggest making a reservation.
21 locals recommend
Le Florida
48 GeorgenstraßeExcellent salads and steak in a pleasant atmosphere. I suggest making a reservation.
Great wine and food. Very friendly host. And perfect to catch the last rays of sun!
22 locals recommend
Sobicocoa
48 GeorgenstraßeGreat wine and food. Very friendly host. And perfect to catch the last rays of sun!
Excellent organic bread and pastry just around the corner. Closed on Sundays...
83 locals recommend
Ludwig Stocker Hofpfisterei GmbH
48 Tegernseer LandstraßeExcellent organic bread and pastry just around the corner. Closed on Sundays...
Entertainment & Activities
Nordbad station
Swimmingpool with a nice indoor and outdoor wellness area
Essentials
REWE City
15 Endelhauser StraßeWell stocked supermarket--you can find everything you need there.
Everything Else
Wonderful park with a little hill that gives you clear view of the Alps, the Alianz Arena (especially nice in the evening when the lights are on) and of the Olympic Park and stadium
124 locals recommend
Luitpoldpark
2 BrunnerstraßeWonderful park with a little hill that gives you clear view of the Alps, the Alianz Arena (especially nice in the evening when the lights are on) and of the Olympic Park and stadium
Olympiapark
21 Spiridon-Louis-RingOne of Munich's landmarks. Definitely worth a visit!
BMW Welt
1 Am OlympiaparkLearn about car history and enjoy beautiful new and old cars
Museum Brandhorst
35a TheresienstraßeIn the mood for some Andy Warhol? This is the place to go!
Pinakothek der Moderne
40 Barer Str.Explore one of Munich's best museums
Are you in the mood for some shopping away from the crowds? This is the place for you! From Kurfürstenplatz to Leopold Str.
10 locals recommend
Hohenzollernstrasse
HohenzollernstraßeAre you in the mood for some shopping away from the crowds? This is the place for you! From Kurfürstenplatz to Leopold Str.
Munich is sometimes called "the only Mediterranean city this side of the Alps" because it reminds one of Florence. Look up towards the university and the State Library and see why.
135 locals recommend
Munich Residenz
1 ResidenzstraßeMunich is sometimes called "the only Mediterranean city this side of the Alps" because it reminds one of Florence. Look up towards the university and the State Library and see why.
Nymphenburg Palace
1 Schloß NymphenburgTake a walk through the gardens of this baroque palace.
Learn about the history of the Jewish community in Munich.
20 locals recommend
Jüdisches Museum München
16 Sankt-Jakobs-PlatzLearn about the history of the Jewish community in Munich.
English Garden is more of a forest than a park. Join the locals in the university area in enjoying the sun, playing sports or taking a dip in the Eisbach (always cold but so worth it on a hot day).
1335 locals recommend
English Garden
English Garden is more of a forest than a park. Join the locals in the university area in enjoying the sun, playing sports or taking a dip in the Eisbach (always cold but so worth it on a hot day).
Drinks & Nightlife
A real gem! A meeting place of students and locals. Excellent music, interesting and artistic interior, huge comfortable red Oxford sofas and classic chandeliers, and, of course, good Munich beer.
15 locals recommend
X-Club München
A real gem! A meeting place of students and locals. Excellent music, interesting and artistic interior, huge comfortable red Oxford sofas and classic chandeliers, and, of course, good Munich beer.
A local favorite. If you want to experience "real" Munich, this is definitely the place to go.
12 locals recommend
Zum Jennerwein
27 BelgradstraßeA local favorite. If you want to experience "real" Munich, this is definitely the place to go.
If you're in the mood for a cocktail and some nice music, this is the place to go.
41 locals recommend
freebird bar and food
12 NordendstraßeIf you're in the mood for a cocktail and some nice music, this is the place to go.
Nice, low-key, relaxed bar with good food (nice vegetarian options) and real Munich flare.
18 locals recommend
Alter Ofen
41 ZieblandstraßeNice, low-key, relaxed bar with good food (nice vegetarian options) and real Munich flare.
One of the cult bars in Munich. You can't miss it -- always a huge crowd in front.
90 locals recommend
Café Kosmos
7 Dachauer Str.One of the cult bars in Munich. You can't miss it -- always a huge crowd in front.
If you're in the University area, stop by for coffee, lunch, or drinks in the evening and mingle with the students and locals.
54 locals recommend
Schall & Rauch
22 SchellingstraßeIf you're in the University area, stop by for coffee, lunch, or drinks in the evening and mingle with the students and locals.
If you're in the mood for some art and music but you've had enough of the big museums and clubs, check out this place.
8 locals recommend
Import Export
2h Schwere-Reiter-StraßeIf you're in the mood for some art and music but you've had enough of the big museums and clubs, check out this place.
SAUNA
22 MarsstraßeA great spot to go dancing! Very hot inside!
Harry Klein
8 Karlspl.Fan of electro parties? This is the place for you!
Catch the last rays of the evening sun in the roof bar of the Technical University building. Great drinks, nice snacks and an unbeatable view of the city.
177 locals recommend
Café im Vorhoelzer Forum
Catch the last rays of the evening sun in the roof bar of the Technical University building. Great drinks, nice snacks and an unbeatable view of the city.
A great, relaxed bar with good music and nice people. Like most good bars in Munich, usually pretty crowded.. But definitely worth it.
26 locals recommend
Barer47
47 Barer Str.A great, relaxed bar with good music and nice people. Like most good bars in Munich, usually pretty crowded.. But definitely worth it.
Sightseeing
It is more than just the museums. Enjoy a warm evening on the steps of the museum with a glass of wine or beer (no bar: bring your own).
183 locals recommend
Konigsplatz
KonigsplatzIt is more than just the museums. Enjoy a warm evening on the steps of the museum with a glass of wine or beer (no bar: bring your own).
Wondering what all those people on bikes carrying surfboards are doing? Check out the artificial wave on the Isar!
382 locals recommend
Eisbachwelle
PrinzregentenstraßeWondering what all those people on bikes carrying surfboards are doing? Check out the artificial wave on the Isar!
Take a walk to the Münchner Freihet (that's where the old Schwabing starts), enjoy the nice streets with small shops, cafe's, and bars. And then take the Leopoldstr. down towards the university.
72 locals recommend
Münchner Freiheit
Münchner FreiheitTake a walk to the Münchner Freihet (that's where the old Schwabing starts), enjoy the nice streets with small shops, cafe's, and bars. And then take the Leopoldstr. down towards the university.
Check out the main building, walk down the "Mediterranean" street of Munich to Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz or cross the street into the liveliest part of the English Garden.
54 locals recommend
Universität
Check out the main building, walk down the "Mediterranean" street of Munich to Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz or cross the street into the liveliest part of the English Garden.
Have an afternoon coffee and cake in the rooftop cafe of one of the classiest hotels in Munich. The cafe is low-key, affordable and offers a wonderful view of Munich.
27 locals recommend
Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich
2-6 Promenadepl.Have an afternoon coffee and cake in the rooftop cafe of one of the classiest hotels in Munich. The cafe is low-key, affordable and offers a wonderful view of Munich.
Learn about the Nazi history and the student resistance in Munich. Look down when exiting the university to see the "monument" built into the street.
White Rose Memorial
Learn about the Nazi history and the student resistance in Munich. Look down when exiting the university to see the "monument" built into the street.
Chinese Tower--one of the biggest beer gardens in Munich. Always with live music.
238 locals recommend
Restaurant and Beer Garden at the Chinese Tower
3 Englischer GartenChinese Tower--one of the biggest beer gardens in Munich. Always with live music.