Looking for the perfect weekend in Munich? Welcome to this city guide for curious travellers who love design, great food, electronic music and discovering places that locals actually return to.
Munich often gets reduced to Oktoberfest, lederhosen and beer halls. And while there's nothing wrong with enjoying a Maß in the sun, the city has quietly become one of Germany's most exciting destinations for design lovers, food enthusiasts and electronic music fans.
Spend just one weekend here and you'll discover why people rarely come only once.
Stay in the Heart of Munich
If you're only spending 24+ hours in Munich, location matters.
We stayed at 25hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian, just a few minutes from Munich Central Station and within walking distance of many of our favourite neighbourhoods.
The hotel occupies what used to be the Royal Telegraph Office and Upper Post Office. Today, the historic building has been transformed into a playful design hotel that mixes Bavarian heritage with contemporary interiors. Think vintage references without becoming kitschy.
Whether you book one of the cosy rooms or one of the spacious Peacock or Swan Suites, the hotel feels like a place made for curious city explorers rather than business travellers.
Inside you'll also find NENI Restaurant, NENI Deli and the atmospheric Boilerman Bar, making it easy to start or finish your evening without leaving the building.
Good to know:
Use the code 25h_welovesunshine for 15% off the best flexible rate when booking directly through the hotel's website.
Start Your Morning with Great Coffee
Our favourite stop is Man Versus Machine on Müllerstraße. Their organic-certified specialty coffee is roasted in-house and served without unnecessary fuss. Whether you're after a perfectly balanced flat white or want to pick up beans for home, this independent roastery is well worth the visit and was recommended by Innellea for our Munich T[rave]l Guide too.
Dinner at One of Munich's Most Exciting Pop-Ups
If you're visiting this summer, make sure you don't miss Renate Bistro on Pestalozzistraße 9.
The restaurant is only open for a limited time but has already become one of Munich's hottest reservations. Behind the concept are Max, Matthias and William, whose culinary background includes internationally renowned restaurants such as Geranium and Fiskebar in Copenhagen.
The menu revolves around beautifully executed seafood dishes with plenty of creativity. Expect everything from an unforgettable cod burger to tartare with smoked eel.
One of those places you'll immediately recommend to your friends afterwards.
The Ice Cream Everyone Talks About
Ask almost any local where to get the city's best ice cream and you'll probably hear the same answer.
Jessas.
With locations on Müllerstraße and Klenzestraße, this tiny ice cream shop consistently serves some of the best flavours.
Come prepared to queue. It's worth it.
Spend Sunday in Munich's Museums
Every Sunday, many state museums cost only 1 Euro.
That makes it the perfect excuse to spend an afternoon exploring world-class collections without spending much at all.
Our favourites include:
- Museum Brandhorst for contemporary art
- Alte Pinakothek
- Neue Pinakothek
- Pinakothek der Moderne
Whether you're into ancient masters or contemporary installations, Munich's museum landscape easily rivals much larger European capitals.
Dig Through Crates at Public Possession
No tunes&wings city guide would be complete without a record store.
Public Possession is much more than a vinyl shop. Founded by Marvin Schuhmann and Valentino Betz, the space combines carefully selected records with its own internationally respected record label.
Aperitivo Time
As evening approaches, Munich slows down in the best possible way.
For wines and a refined atmosphere, head to GRAPES on Ledererstraße.
Directly across the street you'll find Bar Centrale, a Munich institution that somehow manages to feel more Italian than many bars in Italy. Espresso, aperitivo and conversations spilling onto the pavement make it one of our favourite places to simply watch the city go by.
If you're looking for rooftop drinks, ANAGRAM HiT Bar at Haus im Tal offers DJs playing throughout the weekend.
Munich After Dark
Munich's electronic music scene has always been one of Germany's most underrated.
Sadly, this summer also marks the final months of the legendary Blitz Club. With its world-class sound system, outstanding acoustic treatment and uncompromising musical programming, Blitz has become one of Europe's most respected clubs over the past years. The good news? The team around David Muallem has already announced they're working on something new.
If you're visiting during summer, don't stop at the clubs.
Almost every weekend brings another open-air festival.
Some of our favourites include:
Munich truly comes alive outdoors.
One Weekend Is Never Enough
Munich is often overlooked in favour of Berlin or Hamburg. But that's exactly what makes it special. It's a city where contemporary art meets Alpine tradition, where some of Germany's best restaurants sit next to neighbourhood cafés, and where world-class electronic music exists without needing to shout about itself.
Discover Even More Munich
This article only scratches the surface.
Our Munich Travel Guide takes you much deeper into the city's electronic music scene, featuring recommendations from local artists including Benjamin Fröhlich, Innellea, Julietta, Moritz Butschek, Sedef Adası, Thomas Herb and Glaskin.
Inside you'll find hidden cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs, record stores, hotels and local recommendations you won't find in conventional travel guides.
