Munich

Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. It is famous for its beer gardens, traditional Bavarian cuisine, and rich history. The city’s most famous attraction is the Marienplatz, which is the heart of the city and is home to the Glockenspiel, a clock tower with a mechanical display of figures and music that plays twice a day. Visitors can explore the Marienplatz and its surrounding streets, which are lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Another popular attraction in Munich is the English Garden, which is one of the largest urban parks in the world and is home to several beautiful gardens, lakes, and meadows. Visitors can enjoy a picnic on the lawns, swim in the river, or rent a bike and explore the park’s many trails. The park is also home to several beer gardens, where visitors can enjoy a cold beer and traditional Bavarian food while soaking up the atmosphere.

Finally, Munich is home to several museums and galleries that showcase the city’s rich history and culture. The most famous of these is the Deutsches Museum, which is the largest science and technology museum in the world and is home to over 28,000 objects on display. Other museums and galleries include the Pinakothek der Moderne, which is home to modern and contemporary art, and the Residenz, which is a former royal palace that is now a museum showcasing the art and culture of Bavaria. With its beautiful parks, historic landmarks, and world-class museums, Munich is a must-visit destination for any traveler to Germany.

Munich Luxury Itinerary

Recommended Stay: Weekend

Lodging Recommendation:Platzl Hotel is my preferred hotel based on its location. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187309-d228386-Reviews-Platzl_Hotel-Munich_Upper_Bavaria_Bavaria.html

Recommended mode of transportation: Public Transit, Taxi and Walking

Arrival

Drop stuff off at hotel

Dinner: Gasthaus Isarthor https://www.yelp.com/biz/gasthaus-isarthor-m%C3%BCnchen (open to 11) or Steinheil 16 https://www.yelp.com/biz/steinheil-16-m%C3%BCnchen

Day 1

Breakfast 1A: Emmis Kitchen https://www.yelp.com/biz/emmis-kitchen-m%C3%BCnchen-2?osq=Restaurants or inside Dallmayr on the 2nd floor https://www.yelp.com/biz/dallmayr-m%C3%BCnchen-4?osq=Restaurants

Breakfast 1B: Hot Chocolate at Chocolaterie Beluga https://www.yelp.com/biz/beluga-chocolaterie-m%C3%BCnchen (opens at 8am M-F, 9 on Sat)

Activities: Walk around Old Town. See Marienplatz Plaza, St Peters Church,  Rathaus, Frauenkirche Cathedral, St Michaels Church

Lunch: Punto Divino https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187309-d3813585-Reviews-Punto_DiVino_Restaurant_Vinothek-Munich_Upper_Bavaria_Bavaria.html

Activity: Walk and see the Beautiful Asamkirche Church interior and then walk to Sendlinger Tor

Dinner: EssZimmer https://www.yelp.com/biz/esszimmer-m%C3%BCnchen(You can go to the BMW museum next door before dinner too) or Jan https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187309-d25184725-Reviews-Restaurant_JAN_Jan_Hartwig-Munich_Upper_Bavaria_Bavaria.html

Day 2

Breakfast: Schmalznudel Café Frischhut https://www.yelp.com/biz/schmalznudel-caf%C3%A9-frischhut-m%C3%BCnchen-2?osq=Restaurants (opens at 8am)  

Do: Nymphenburg Palace

Lunch: TÜRKITCH Köfte & Kebap for amazing Mediterranean wraps https://www.yelp.com/biz/t%C3%BCrkitch-k%C3%B6fte-kebap-m%C3%BCnchen?osq=T%C3%9CRKITCH+K%C3%B6fte+%26+Kebap

Activity: Munich Residenz and Hofgarten & then Wittelsbacherplatz 

Dinner: If Summer: Mini-Hofbräuhaus im Englischen Garten https://www.yelp.com/biz/mini-hofbr%C3%A4uhaus-m%C3%BCnchen (Beer Garten in English Garden Park) or Westends https://www.yelp.com/biz/westends-best-d%C3%B6ner-m%C3%BCnchen (for the best doner in Munich)