Things to do in Munich this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Munich this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
Glockenbachviertel
NightlifeIsarvorstadt
Gay-friendly bar district, craft cocktails and late-night Turkish food.
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.
Live & on stage
Oktoberfest
Theresienwiese · Sep 20 – Oct 5 · Festival
Tollwood Sommerfestival
Olympiapark · Jun – Jul · Mixed
Bayerische Staatsoper
Nationaltheater · Year-round · Opera
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Englischer Garten, Marienplatz & Viktualienmarkt, BMW Welt & Museum. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.