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Nymphenburg Palace, the Frauenkirche, and Marienplatz are all must-sees in Bavaria's capital. The city has much more to offer, and not just for lovers of historic buildings.

Trendy Eatery

Jan Hartwig 

This “Laboratory of Love" in the museum quarter is all about precision and elegance. A large tasting menu boasting 7 courses awaits you, enhanced by the restaurant’s intimate atmosphere (only 40 seats) and open kitchen. A showstopper is the suckling pig with Jerusalem artichokes and Perigord truffles.

Luisenstraße 27, jan-hartwig.com

Local Food Hotspot

Ayinger am Platzl

Whilst Hofbräuhaus is a hotspot for tourists, Munich locals prefer the traditional pub right across the street. This "Boazn" (Bavarian for ‘cosy pub’) not only serves excellent wines by the glass, but also snack platters with smoked trout and horseradish, Obazda (cheese), and Schlutzkrapfen (ravioli) with poppy seed butter or Bavarian cream.

Platzl 1A, Platzl Hotel, ayinger-am-platzl.de

Lea Zapf Marktpatisserie

Munich native and master pâtissier Lea Zapf conjures up handmade sweet treats in the gastronomic heart of the city, Viktualienmarkt. Indulge in freshly baked Luftikusse (cream puffs) and other pastry delights - open from Tuesday to Saturday up to 5 pm, or until the last puff is sold!

Viktualienmarkt 3, leazapf.de

Charming Hotel

Rosewood Munich 

Rosewood Munich is the new luxury hotel in the city. Overlooking the Frauenkirche and within walking distance of Marienplatz, this 5-star hotel in the Old Town is ideally located for a sightseeing trip. The brasserie and bar also attract locals, as their peaceful courtyards are a real oasis.

1 Kardinal-Faulhaber-Straße, rosewoodhotels.com

Buzzing Rooftop

Greta Oto

A drop of gold in the city centre, the rooftop bar-restaurant Greta Oto at the new Königshof hotel offers breathtaking views of the iconic Stachus fountain and Munich skyline. Open late 7 days a week, with an impeccable Amazonian cocktail list, it transforms into a club-like venue on the weekends.

Karlsplatz 25, gretaoto-restaurants.com

Style Hub

Lodenfrey

Across six floors, this department store has every fashion occasion covered, most importantly traditional German "dirndls" and "lederhosen" (a must-have for Oktoberfest). Don’t miss the glass house on the second floor with an extraordinary view of Munich’s Frauenkirche two towers.

Maffeistr. 7, lodenfrey.com

It Fashion Designer

Odeeh

Created by designer-duo Otto Drögsler and Jörg Ehrlich, ODEEH came onto the scene in 2008. From bold, colourful, and playful designs to more refined statement pieces, their collections are made to be combined freely – a mix of men's and womenswear. Beginning the journey in Northern Italy with the highest quality weavers and silk printers, their vision is then brought to life in German studios and factories. A tale of true craftsmanship.

Brienner Street 7, odeeh.com

Pamper Places

Ludwig Beck Munich At FÜNF HÖFE

This self-proclaimed "department-store of the senses" has offered multiple floors of beauty treasures in the heart of the city for over 160 years. Treat yourself to AVEDA introductory treatments, threading services at The Browery, face-mapping at Dermalogica, and many more.

Theatinerstr. 14,fuenfhoefe.de

Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor 

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Discover Germany’s largest spa on the rooftop of the Andaz hotel (open to non-guests). Indulge in local beauty treatments, take a dip in the pool, or simply soak in panoramic views from the terrace, stretching all the way to the Alps.

Leopoldstrasse 170, hyatt.com

Beautery Munich

Escape to this organic cosmetics studio in the Schwabing quarter, where beauty expert and founder Evi Weidel offers signature treatments, as well as lash and brow services, mani-pedis, and blow-outs. Beautery Munich is also home to top-quality products such as Susanne Kaufmann.

Römerstraße 14, beautery-munich.com

Hottest Night Out

Boazn - Öffentliche Bedürfnisanstalt

Below the Müllerschen Volksbad (another hidden gem) and with the best view of the Isar, this bar-meets-dancefloor is one of the coolest spots in the city. Enjoy a signature “Boazn” beer in this historical outhouse-turned-pub, carved in stone and encased in copper: the first of its kind in the city.

Karl Müller Weg 2, boazn.de

Secret Escape

Englischer Garten 

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This is the city's green lung: at 375 hectares, it is one of the largest urban parks in the world. For relaxing, jogging or cycling, it's a popular spot for everyone, Munichers included. The park is also home to many interesting sights, including the Monopteros, the Chinese tower, the Japanese teahouse and the Rumfordschlössl. Numerous events are organised throughout the year, including the Kocherball.

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