Walking through the Marienplatz, you feel a distinct blend of Bavarian tradition and modern efficiency, where locals speak softly but stand firm in their values. It is not just a tourist hub but a living, breathing metropolis that balances historic charm with cutting-edge innovation, inviting you to linger over a stein of beer while admiring the architecture that defines its resilient spirit.
Do Munich the way locals do: start slow at English Garden, eat where the regulars do at Hofbräuhaus München.
Top things to do in Munich
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Marienplatz
City-center square & transport hub with towering St. Peter's church, 2 town halls & a toy museum.
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Olympiapark München
Huge Olympic park complex with a stadium, guided tours, sea life center, rock museum & concerts.
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English Garden
Expansive, 18th-century, urban park with 78km of cycling/jogging trails & a lakeside beer garden.
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Hofbräuhaus München
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
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BMW Museum
Futuristic steel museum housing engines, designs plus vintage & new cars from the much-loved brand.
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Nymphenburg Palace
A 200-hectare palace estate with rococo interiors, coach display & symmetrical baroque gardens.
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Eisbachwelle
There's year-round surfing on this continuous wave on the Englischer Garten's Eisbach River.
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Deutsches Museum
Huge technology museum with original artifacts & interactive energy, transport & astronomy displays.
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Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Bustling square featuring historical buildings, a fountain & an underground shopping arcade.
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Munich Residence
Palace, buildings & gardens housing state-owned museums, with original interiors & artworks.
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Hofbräuhaus München
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
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Augustiner-Keller
Landmark restaurant known for its large beer garden & hall, serving Bavarian & international dishes.
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Giorgia Trattoria
Relaxed Italian restaurant with colorful decor serving up classics like pizza & pasta.
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Augustiner Klosterwirt
Traditional food & Augustiner kegs in old-school Bavarian environs with seating on 2 floors.
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Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal
Restaurant belonging to the well-known wheat-beer brewery, with an extensive menu of classic dishes.
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Augustiner Stammhaus
Restaurant & beer hall of the historic brewery, serving Bavarian dishes in an art nouveau building.
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Andy's Krablergarten
Relaxed restaurant & beer garden serving hearty Bavarian sides, grills & schnitzels.
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Münchner Stubn
Schnitzel, burgers, beer & Bavarian classics in a stylish pub with multiple wood-clad rooms.
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Radius Tours
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Crystal-Tours
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Weis(s)er Stadtvogel GmbH - Stadtführungen München
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Gray Line Munich DAYTRIPS
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Schifffahrt Ammersee, Landesteg Herrsching
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Mike's Bike Tours & Rentals
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English Garden
Expansive, 18th-century, urban park with 78km of cycling/jogging trails & a lakeside beer garden.
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Schlosspark Nymphenburg
Classical English-style palace park with neat flowerbeds, ornamental pool & secluded wooded area.
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Westpark
Public park with Asian gardens, rose beds, & an open-air floating stage for music, movies & theater.
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Flaucher
Popular park on the Isar River with lawns, waterfront paths, areas for grilling & a beer garden.
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Ostpark
This 56-hectare park offers playgrounds & sports courts, plus jogging trails, a lake & picnic areas.
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Hofbräuhaus München
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
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Kilians Irish Pub
Buzzing spot offering regional & international beers, pub grub, live music nights & sports screens.
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Jazzbar Vogler - München
Stylish, low-lit live music club hosting reputable jazz, latin & soul musicians.
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CALL SOUL - Breaking Bar
Quirky cafe/bar featuring striking, eclectic decor & a terrace, plus cocktails & tacos.
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