
The Bavarian metropolis sits in a choice location at the foot of the Alps and enchants with its cultural and culinary offerings. The city’s art museums, beer gardens and antiques markets combine with its proximity to such romantic countryside locales as Lake Chiemsee to engage every traveler’s imagination.
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Perfect forArt Lovers | Families | Intellectuals | Romantics
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When to goDecember-February | March-May | September-November
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Ideal length of stay3-5 Nights
Designing Your Journey
Work with Indagare to design the perfect itinerary for an immersive journey. Our travel experts know the destination inside and out, and they can make recommendations based on your travel needs and preferences.
3 Days: Essential Munich
Enjoy the easy charm of Munich with a customized itinerary that balances guided tours of the city’s unique architecture, special access to museums, solo exploration, day trips, and more. Here is just one example of what our destination experts can create for you.
Day One: Old Town
Relax into the pace of Munich and explore the historic sites, starting with St. Peter’s Church and its viewing tower. Next, make your way to Marienplatz and see the famous Gothic Glockenspiel come to life. After lunch at an Indagare-recommended neighborhood spot and a stroll through the Fünf Höfe shopping arcade, you can choose from a variety of guided tours that feature the impressive Residenz, the Kunsthalle’s art exhibits, or the open-air market.
Day Two: Kunstreal and Gardens
After indulging in a breakfast bread basket at Manufactum’s Brot und Butter, take a twenty-minute walk to the museum quarter, Kunstreal. There, you will find fine artwork from all different periods, ranging from the German Expressionists to the private Brandhorst collection, which includes pieces by Warhol, Basquiat and Hirst. Reserve the afternoon for enjoying Munich’s gardens—be they botanical or beer-related.
Day Three: Nymphenburg Palace
Start the day with a quick drive through the Bavarian countryside to the famous Schloss Nymphenburg, a Baroque palace set on a sprawling 500 acres. Don’t miss the 18th century Amalienburg hunting lodge and its enchanting hall of mirrors, or the lovely porcelain manufactory. After lunch at the nearby Hirschgarten restaurant, you can make your way back to Munich for an afternoon of shopping in the upscale Schwabing neighborhood before dinner.
Where To Stay
We only feature hotels that we can vouch for first-hand. At many of them, Indagare members receive special amenities, including upgrades, early check-in, breakfast, spa credits and more. Look for the Indagare Plus logo in the reviews.
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Rosewood Munich
A decided game changer for the upscale Munich hotel scene, the Rosewood opened in October 2023 to much fanfare. Three buildings have been combined into a single elegant hotel that feels sophisticated but also warm, thanks to interiors that remind...
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The Charles Hotel, A Rocco Forte Hotel
At a Glance In buttoned-up Munich, most hotels err on the side of old-school, but The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is an exception. Rooms are spacious and bright; the décor feels contemporary; and the common spaces, including a fabulous...
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Mandarin Oriental München
Unlike The Charles and the Vier Jahreszeiten, the Mandarin doesn’t try to be contemporary, opting instead for understated, elegant interiors.
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Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Munich’s grande dame got only some of the details right in the recent renovation, but remains one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
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Schloss Elmau
At a Glance With its proud, green-tipped tower rising from the forests and meadows that give way to the crags of the Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau is a castle-like retreat that invites visitors to indulge in both nature and culture....