Munich, Germany
DAY 1 – Old Town + Classic Munich
Morning
Marienplatz
Start in the heart of Munich
Watch the Rathaus-Glockenspiel (11am is the best time)
Wander through the New Town Hall courtyard
Frauenkirche
Quick visit to Munich’s most iconic cathedral
Walk around the old town streets nearby (Sendlinger Straße is great)
Lunch
Viktualienmarkt
Open-air food market
Grab sausages, pretzels, fresh juice, or a sit-down Bavarian lunch
Optional: small beer to kick things off 🍻
Afternoon
Munich Residenz
Former royal palace — elegant rooms and courtyards
If you prefer outdoors, swap this for a stroll through Hofgarten
Shopping / Wandering
Explore Maximilianstraße (luxury) or smaller boutiques near Gärtnerplatz
Evening
Hofbräuhaus
Tourist-y but still worth it once
Order a Maß (1L beer), schnitzel or roast chicken
Expect music, shared tables, and a lively atmosphere
After Dinner Drinks
Head to Gärtnerplatz or Schwabing for relaxed bars and nightlife
DAY 2 – Nature, Local Life & Views
Morning
English Garden
One of the biggest city parks in the world
Watch surfers at the Eisbach wave
Walk or rent bikes if you’re keen 🚲
Beer Garden Brunch
Chinesischer Turm beer garden
Weißwurst + sweet mustard + pretzel (classic Bavarian breakfast)
Afternoon
Option 1 – Nymphenburg Palace
Beautiful baroque palace and massive gardens
Great if the weather’s nice
Option 2 – Deutsches Museum
If you love science, tech, or interactive exhibits
Easy to spend 2–3 hours here
Late Afternoon
Olympiapark
Walk around the lake
Go up the Olympic Tower for city + Alps views (on clear days)
Evening
Sunset Dinner
Hirschgarten Beer Garden (local favourite, huge and relaxed)
or
Schwabing restaurant for something more modern
Optional Night Activity
Casual drinks
Live music
Night walk through the city centre (very safe and atmospheric)
Helpful Tips
Munich is very walkable — public transport is easy and reliable
Carry cash for beer gardens
Sundays are quiet for shopping but great for museums and parks
If you want, I can:
Adjust this for rainy weather
Make it more party-focused
Add day trips (Neuschwanstein Castle, Salzburg, Alps)