Transportation in the city
Public transport is great in Munich but is more expensive than other cities. We would recommend you buy a day or weekly ticket to make your life easier.
A one way ticket is 4.10€, a day ticket is 9.70€ for the city center, and a weekly ticket is 22,40€ for the city center.
If you’re in the main city, you only need to get an m ticket. However, going to the airport requires m+5. It’s a ring system with the farther you go being more expensive.
Google Maps will tell you the connections you need to get around the city.
Sight Seeing
Marienplatz & die Frauenkirche
Marienplatz is Munich's central square and the heart of the city. The impressive New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) is famous for its Glockenspiel, a mechanical clock that chimes and reenacts historical events daily at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Turm "Alter Peter"
Climbing this slightly claustrophobic church tower will reward you with an incredible view of the city all the way to the German Alps. (Only worth it on a sunny day)
Viktualienmarkt
This bustling open-air market is a great place to sample traditional Bavarian foods, fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties. It's also home to some of the best beer gardens in Munich.
Nymphenburg Palace
This magnificent Baroque palace with expansive gardens was the summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs. The palace is a stunning example of royal architecture and is surrounded by beautiful parkland.
Residenz Munich
The Munich Residence is the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs. It’s one of the most important palace complexes in Europe, with lavish interiors, beautiful gardens, and several museums, including the Treasury.
Asamkirche
This small, Baroque church is a hidden gem in Munich, known for its stunning, highly decorative interior. The ornate design and frescoes make it one of the city’s most impressive churches.
Finally, just get lost in the city *BUT REMEMBER EVERYTHING IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS*
Restaurants
Wirtshaus Zur Brez´n
This was the first restaurant we went to together in Munich and its still our favorite spot for Bavarian food.
Haxengrill
Another Bavarian restaraunt, famous for its Haxn, that we can recommend. The Haxengrill Brotzeit was amazing, you can have small bites of a few different German dishes.
Café Puck
Our favorite breakfast/brunch spot.
Döner Öz Urfa
If you have never had Germany’s favorite fast food, please try a Döner from Öz Urfa in the University District. Das gilt auch für dich, wenn du aus dem Norden kommst.
Chat Junction
Our favorite Indian street food spot in Munich.
“Saufen ist doch Kultur”
— Some Bavarian, last weekend (probably)
Partake in the local culture by visiting a few different beer halls in the city:
Hofbräuhaus
Probably the most famous beer hall in the world, it’s a must visit for tourists. Fight through the crowd to find an empty table or ask a half filled table if you can sit with them (this is normal in Germany). Enjoy a “Maß Bier” (a huge 1 Liter / 34 oz beer) while taking in the atmosphere. We don’t recommend you eat here, there’s much better food for a better price elsewhere.
Augustiner Stammhaus or Augustiner Bräustuben
This historic brewery has been brewing since 1328 and has a few different locations throughout the city.
Giesinger Bräustüberl
We haven’t made it here yet, but the Giesinger Erhellung is a great beer, the ratings are good, and the food looks amazing.