Discover Munich’s 200 best Local Soul spots for your trip

Giesing

Head out to Giesing, the proudly local southeast corner of Munich. Walk its residential streets, climb the Giesinger Berg for a view toward the Alps, then stop for a Giesinger beer.

Gaststätte Großmarkthalle

★ 4.5 · 2,641 reviews

Start the day at Gaststätte Großmarkthalle, a no-frills Bavarian beer hall by the wholesale market. Order Weisswurst with a pretzel and a wheat beer alongside the local early crowd.

Gärtnerplatz

Cross the circle of Gärtnerplatz, the neighbourhood square where Munich's local scene gathers. Sit at a cafe terrace, watch the theatre lights come on and soak in the district's easygoing evening energy.

Hirschgarten

★ 4.6 · 12,480 reviews

Settle into Hirschgarten, the sprawling Munich park famous for its vast chestnut-shaded beer garden. Watch the deer in their enclosure, let the kids loose on the playgrounds, and raise a stein under the trees.

Giesinger Bräustüberl

★ 4.7 · 5,398 reviews

Head to Giesinger Bräustüberl, a brewhouse with a patio in Obergiesing that locals recommend for its beer. Share hearty Bavarian dishes and sample the house brews in a relaxed, group-friendly setting.

Flaucher

★ 4.6 · 9,156 reviews

Spend an afternoon at Flaucher, the Isar's most relaxed riverside spot in southern Munich. Wade into the shallows, lay out a picnic on the gravel banks, and finish with a drink at the beer garden.

Au

Cross the Isar into Au, a low-key residential corner of Munich far from the tourist trail. Stroll past tall townhouses and local shops, then follow the river path for an easy, unhurried walk.

Cafe Gans am Wasser

★ 4.6 · 4,223 reviews

Discover Cafe Gans am Wasser, a laid-back outdoor spot on the Mollsee in Westpark. Enjoy homemade cake, coffee or a cold beer by the water, with space to linger.

Taxisgarten

★ 4.4 · 3,412 reviews

Discover Taxisgarten, a family-friendly Bavarian beer garden in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg with shaded seating and a playground. Grab a beer and a canteen-style Bavarian dish at the counters, then settle under the trees.

Fasaneriesee

★ 4.4 · 293 reviews

Visit Fasaneriesee, a calm 14-hectare lake in Munich's north with gentle, shallow banks. Walk or jog the shoreline path and settle by the water for a quiet hour.

Grünspitz

★ 4.5 · 640 reviews

Seek out a local park in Giesing while the city refurbishes it. Bring a drink and relax on the grass.

Feldmochinger See

★ 4.6 · 326 reviews

Head out to Feldmochinger See, a laid-back lake on Munich's northern edge where locals swim and sunbathe. Swim, picnic on the lawns, and grab a drink from the bar by the entrance.

Denninger Anger

★ 4.6 · 379 reviews

Unwind at Denninger Anger, a roomy park in Bogenhausen where Munich suddenly feels far away. Stroll the shaded paths, find a bench, or spread out a picnic on the open lawns.

Wiener Platz

★ 4.6 · 2,773 reviews

Settle into Wiener Platz, Haidhausen's lively fountain square. Browse the market stalls, grab food from a nearby café, and share a table in the summer beer garden with locals.

South Park

★ 4.5 · 1,411 reviews

Take a break in South Park, a calm Sendling green space shaded by tall trees. Stroll the long paths, try the fitness stations or a game of table tennis, and enjoy the unhurried pace.

Aubinger Lohe

★ 4.7 · 144 reviews

Head out to Aubinger Lohe, a quiet woodland on Munich's western edge. Climb the moraine hill for views over the little ponds, then loop back along the forest paths.

Pasinger Stadtpark

★ 4.6 · 1,679 reviews

Escape the city bustle in Pasinger Stadtpark, a ribbon of woods and meadows in western Munich. Stroll beside the stream, settle on a bench, and watch local life unfold at an easy pace.

Waldwirtschaft

★ 4.5 · 3,060 reviews

Discover Waldwirtschaft, a traditional Bavarian restaurant with a spacious beer garden in Großhesselohe. Spend an afternoon over wheat beer, ribs and live music beneath the trees.

Alter Nordfriedhof

★ 4.7 · 90 reviews

Wander through Alter Nordfriedhof, a former cemetery that has become one of Munich's most atmospheric green spaces. Follow its paths past ivy-covered graves and old trees, with squirrels darting alongside you.

Görreshof Wirtshaus

★ 4.5 · 3,768 reviews

Step into Görreshof Wirtshaus, a rustic Bavarian tavern with a leafy beer garden in Maxvorstadt. Tuck into a crisp schnitzel with lemon and horseradish and linger over a beer in an unhurried, local atmosphere.

Schneider Bräuhaus Berg am Laim

★ 4.3 · 2,257 reviews

Head out to Schneider Bräuhaus Berg am Laim for a proper Bavarian evening away from the city centre. Share a Metzgerplatte or order a schnitzel, work through the house beers, and take a table in the beer garden.

Schwanthalerhöhe

Cross into Schwanthalerhöhe, the Westend quarter that begins at the Bavaria statue above the Theresienwiese. Wander its street-art-dotted blocks and multicultural eateries for a down-to-earth slice of Munich life.

Riemer See

★ 4.5 · 1,326 reviews

Head out to Riemer See, a bright artificial lake set in a big park in eastern Munich. Walk the shoreline, dip into the water from the sandy banks, and relax away from the city centre.

Allacher Lohe, Natur & Landschaftsschutzgebiet

★ 4.5 · 786 reviews

Slip into Allacher Lohe, a wooded reserve tucked between Munich's residential districts. Follow quiet paths past the lake and native plants, then pause on the bridge above the railway yard.

Au-Haidhausen

Cross the river into Au-Haidhausen, where tree-lined squares and French-named lanes give Munich a softer, more intimate side. Wander between Wiener Platz and the quiet streets nearby, then settle in at a bistro for the evening.

Ostpark

★ 4.6 · 5,458 reviews

Wander through Ostpark, a spacious green park in eastern Munich with a lake and a beer garden. Jog the trails, picnic on the lawns, and climb the high point for a view across the grounds.

Waldtruderinger Forst

★ 4.5 · 173 reviews

Slip into Waldtruderinger Forst, a quiet woodland on the edge of Munich. Follow the easy paths beneath the trees and enjoy a peaceful, unhurried walk away from the crowds.

Königlicher Hirschgarten

★ 4.4 · 14,115 reviews

Relax at one of Munich's biggest beer gardens next to a deer enclosure. Order a Bavarian dish and a beer.

caffè conte tagesbar

★ 4.7 · 692 reviews

Pause at caffè conte tagesbar, a neighbourhood favourite in Schwabing for coffee and light bites. Grab a table outside or a seat at the bar and order a coffee or matcha with coconut milk alongside a sandwich or slice of cake.

Lerchenauer See

★ 4.4 · 204 reviews

Unwind at Lerchenauer See, a green neighbourhood lake in northern Munich. Swim, fire up the grill in the designated zone, or let the kids loose on the playground and table tennis area.