Best Things to Do in Munich in Winter
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From the classic Fünf Höfe and Oberpollinger, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 5,902 reviews
Wander through a series of elegant courtyards filled with boutiques, galleries and cafés. A stylish, covered stop in the middle of Munich.
★ 4.3 · 7,950 reviews
Step into Oberpollinger, Munich's upscale department store for designer labels and fragrances. Browse polished displays across multiple floors, then take a break at one of the cafés on the top level.
★ 4.4 · 5,659 reviews
Shop across several floors of fashion, beauty and gifts a few steps from Marienplatz. A stylish stop for couples on a day in the city centre.
★ 4.1 · 3,155 reviews
Shop premium fashion in a large department store in the centre of Munich. A convenient stop for couples after a day of sightseeing.
★ 4.2 · 1,407 reviews
Try on traditional Bavarian clothing in a historic department store that has dressed Munich since 1850. A stylish stop for fashion and culture lovers.
★ 4.5 · 4,544 reviews
Browse five floors of menswear in one of Munich's best-known fashion stores. A stylish stop with a café for a break between purchases.
★ 4.7 · 2,331 reviews
Meet the Neues Rathaus, the neo-Gothic centrepiece of Marienplatz. Study its carved facade, then watch the Glockenspiel figures spring into motion, or head up the tower for views over Munich's old town.
★ 4.7 · 364 reviews
Settle in at Kyso Café, a welcoming, nicely designed spot in Munich. Enjoy a cappuccino with a Portuguese egg tart, or try the cheese toastie with its spicy dip.
★ 4.5 · 178 reviews
Pause at Man versus Machine, a specialty coffee bar tucked into Munich's old town. Order a flat white or a smooth batch brew and sip it between sights in the compact, atmospheric space.
★ 4.7 · 343 reviews
Visit Nine Fine Roastery & Bar for a cosy coffee break that can stretch into brunch. Sip a smooth flat white, order from the brunch menu, and finish with a slice of cake.
★ 4.8 · 1,159 reviews
Step into Kanso Coffee Lab, a carefully designed café in Altstadt-Lehel. Describe the flavours you like, let the baristas choose your coffee, and enjoy it with a small pastry.
★ 4.7 · 14 reviews
Drop into ALRIGHTY - Specialty Coffee for a relaxed break in the heart of Munich. Order a well-pulled coffee or matcha and pair it with the much-praised brookie.
★ 4.5 · 44,193 reviews
Dive into the Deutsches Museum, one of the largest technology museums around. Explore original machines and interactive exhibits on energy, transport, aerospace and astronomy, choosing your own route through the sprawling halls.
★ 4.7 · 674 reviews
Drop into Morso, a stylish neighbourhood café in Maxvorstadt with a relaxed, friendly feel. Grab a pastry from the self-service counter, pair it with a well-pulled espresso, and settle into the cosy space.
★ 4.9 · 342 reviews
Step into Pacandé Kaffeerösterei, a personality-filled roastery on Implerstraße in Sendling. Watch the specialty coffee spirit at work, enjoy a freshly pulled espresso with banana bread, and leave with a bag of house-roasted beans.
★ 4.6 · 1,566 reviews
Settle into Café Blá, an easygoing coffee spot in Haidhausen's walkable streets. Sip a smooth specialty coffee or chai latte, share a cake or the kimchi grilled cheese, and take home freshly ground beans.
★ 4.5 · 466 reviews
Linger at Café Faber, a Munich favourite for coffee and brunch since its pop-up days. Order poached eggs or a cheese sandwich, finish with a slice of cake, and browse the guest-roaster beans.
★ 4.6 · 1,802 reviews
Step into Café Jasmin, a vintage-furnished Munich favourite that stays open until 1:00 AM. Choose from vegan and gluten-free cakes and a pot of tea or a coffee in its cosy, lived-in rooms.
★ 3.8 · 4,845 reviews
Visit Café Luitpold for coffee and cake inside a grand 19th-century building in Altstadt-Lehel. Browse the cake counter, try the lemon meringue or a gourmet chocolate, and take in the elegant surroundings.
★ 4.7 · 593 reviews
Settle into Ohana Café, a Schwabing-West lounge that runs from late morning into the small hours. Order food and drinks with music in the background, or stay on for a shisha with friends.
★ 4.3 · 110,992 reviews
Step into Hofbräuhaus München, Munich's legendary beer hall with a history stretching back to the 16th century. Share pretzels and Bavarian plates at long tables as live music fills the room.
★ 4.8 · 1,271 reviews
Spend an evening at the National Theatre, Munich's grand opera house in the Altstadt. Take your seat in its majestic auditorium for a Bavarian State Opera production, with ticket options for every budget.
★ 4.8 · 319 reviews
Reserve an evening at Atelier im Bayerischen Hof for Munich's most polished dining. Work through a degustation menu of French cooking with Asian accents, from the celebrated rock lobster tom yum onward.
★ 4.4 · 112 reviews
Step into the quiet courtyard of the Münchner Suppenküche for an easy, unhurried lunch. Order a bowl of soup or a curry with rice at the counter and rest your feet.
★ 4.6 · 422 reviews
Spend an evening at the Residenz Palace, listening to the Residenz Soloists in Munich's old court chapel. Settle in for about 75 minutes of Vivaldi, Haydn and Mozart in a richly decorated royal setting.
★ 4.9 · 332 reviews
Stop by Calima Specialty Coffee, a small corner café near Westpark. Choose between its chocolatey and fruity origins, pair your cup with warm banana bread, and enjoy the community feel.
★ 4.8 · 184 reviews
Seek out The Spirited Goat, a cosy specialty coffee shop run by a welcoming owner. Taste a pour over from a rotating lineup of beans and share a warm cookie while you chat.
★ 4.9 · 338 reviews
Pop into Coffee Twins, a cosy specialty coffee spot that many visitors discover while wandering Munich. Sip a flat white or batch brew and choose a cinnamon roll or other pastry from the counter.
★ 4.6 · 2,703 reviews
Start your morning at Cafe Glockenspiel, perched above Marienplatz in the middle of Munich. Try the traditional Weißwurst breakfast with sweet mustard and a strong coffee while watching the square below.
★ 4.9 · 854 reviews
Step into Roca Junior, an artisan coffee shop in Maxvorstadt with a clean, easygoing atmosphere. Enjoy a balanced, fruity espresso made by a skilled barista and pair it with one of the vegan cakes.
Munich · 🛍️ Shopping
Fünf Höfe
1h
Oberpollinger
30 min
LUDWIG BECK - Kaufhaus der Sinne
45 min
Breuninger
LODENFREY
Hirmer
Munich · 🏛️ Landmark
New Town Hall
Munich · ☕ Coffeebreak
Kyso Café
25 min
Man versus Machine
Nine Fine Roastery & Bar
KANSO COFFEE LAB
ALRIGHTY - Specialty Coffee
Munich · 🎨 Museum
Deutsches Museum
3h
Morso
Pacandé Kaffeerösterei KG
Café Blá
Café Faber
Munich · 🥐 Breakfast
Café Jasmin
Café Luitpold
Ohana Café
Munich · 🍽️ Food
Hofbräuhaus München
1h30
Munich · 🎭 Entertainment
National Theatre
Atelier im Bayerischen Hof
Münchner Suppenküche
Classical Concert at the Residenz Palace
1h15
Calima Specialty Coffee
The Spirited Goat - Specialty Coffee
Coffee Twins - Specialty coffee
20 min
Cafe Glockenspiel GmbH
roca junior - artisan coffee
