Hidden gems · Munich
Hidden gems in Munich
Skip the tourist circuit. These Munich spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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Top spots in Munich
Englischer Garten
OutdoorsSchwabing
Bigger than Central Park — surfers ride the Eisbach river wave year-round.
Marienplatz & Viktualienmarkt
CultureAltstadt
Glockenspiel at 11am, then white sausage and weissbier at the market.
BMW Welt & Museum
CultureMilbertshofen
Free showroom + paid museum — pure design porn for car people.
Augustiner-Keller
Food & DrinkMaxvorstadt
5,000-seat beer garden under chestnut trees — bring your own picnic.
Where to eat
Wirtshaus in der Au
$$Bavarian · Au-Haidhausen
Best knödel in town and a courtyard for summer.
Tantris
$$$$French / Contemporary · Schwabing
1970s design landmark, two Michelin stars, perfect martini.
Schneider Bräuhaus
$$Bavarian · Altstadt
Original Schneider weissbier from the tap, dark wood and oompah.
Tegernseer Tal
$$Beer hall · Altstadt
Locals' pick over Hofbräuhaus — same vibe, less Disney.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Englischer Garten, Marienplatz & Viktualienmarkt, BMW Welt & Museum. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.
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