5 days of Munich and Bavaria: Design, Wellness, Food and the Outdoors

5 days of Munich and Bavaria: Design, Wellness, Food and the Outdoors

Brigitte Buck
This five-day itinerary and adventure guide to the most beautiful hikes, spas, trails, lakes, restaurants and museums in Munich is the result of over four years of discovering the city as a lifestyle writer, hours of planning, and my personal favorite places and activities around town and Bavaria. It includes two days of art, culture and restaurants in Munich, one day of swimming at an alpine lake of your choice, one day of exploring the mountains and one day of relaxation & wellness. I have either adapted these days to a precise schedule or included different choices of hikes and lakes, depending on difficulty and distance. The guide includes fun features such as an interactive map, directions that connect directly to your phone’s Google or Apple Maps app, and the exact coordinates to some of my favorite hidden gems & activities. It lays out instructions to help you plan your perfect trip to Munich and it surroundings with beautiful boutique, design and wellness hotels within the city or in the Bavarian countryside. As well as 16 of my favorite cafés, restaurants and bars, 12 special sights, 7 local boutique stores, 5 hiking destinations, 5 alpine lakes in the area, a lake tour, some beautiful art and a lot of German culture. It also includes direct links to all locations, so you have access to tickets, phone numbers, booking portals and addresses. It's mobile friendly when you download the Thatch App for free so you can easily access all of the info right from your phone! While this guide is designed for 5 days and I have written down different transportation options inside and outside the city, it can also easily be adapted to your travel time. Although of course I believe you can never spend too much time in Germany's most beautiful city. 🧚🏻 I have hand-crafted this guide specifically for those (like me) who want to experience Munich's versatility while enjoying direct access to nature as well as local city life. As a part of your purchase, here are a few things you can look forward to: 1. I only create guides based on areas I have not only been to but know well! I lived in Munich for four years and tried out all kinds of fun activities and restaurants/cafés as part of my job. So this guide is a collection of the most beautiful places that I can recommend with a clear heart and that I will visit again the moment I am back in Munich. 2. No matter if you've never climbed a mountain before or already scaled Mount Everest: This guide offers a variety of outdoor activities, so everyone will get their money's worth. What you should bring, however, are swimming gear and hiking boots. 3. I've listed five different options for getting around Munich and the surrounding area. So you don't have to worry that you won't be able to reach your destination without a driver's license. 4. This guide is completely transparent and I have not been paid by anyone to write it. I have mainly written down these experiences because I love Munich and believe that the city often suffers from a simplistic image. That's why I want you to experience the city's nightlife, rich nature and unique subculture the way I did for years as a local. This guide truly is everything you need to plan your entire trip all in one place. I can't wait to hear & see your adventure! Feel free to send me a DM with your feedback & tag me in your photos! @brggbck
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First things first: Which hotel you choose in Munich depends entirely on your taste (surprise!). Public transportation within the city is excellent, so you have great connections to all of them and don't have to worry about the distances. If you decide to stay outside the city, I recommend renting a car.

Where to stay in Munich

MOMA1890 Boutique Hotel
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51 unique rooms are available at MOMA1980. Each one is individually furnished with beautiful wallpaper, meter-high ceilings, charming stucco on the ceilings and herringbone parquet flooring, designer furniture and colorful carpets. The historic building is located next to the Ostbahnhof station, serves delicious regional breakfasts and combines contemporary art with classic German architecture and loving attention to detail.
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Schwan Locke, Theresienwiese
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Not your average Munich hotel: alongside several beautifully furnished design studios with small built-in kitchens and lounge areas, this hotel is the perfect place for all the digital nomads out there. Social spaces include cozy co-working areas, a sunny courtyard, gym and café. Pastel tones meet velvet sofas, modern art, private sun terraces, various coffee table books and designer furniture.
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The Flushing Meadows
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Direct access to the rooftop terrace with breathtaking views over the city and the Alps. Floor-to-ceiling windows, modern artwork by Berlin-based artist Maximilian Rödel, individually furnished rooms from single to penthouse and fabric panelled walls that create a soothing vibe. The rooftop bar is perfect for breakfast in the early morning sun and afternoon sundowners overlooking the river and the lovely neighbourhood Glockenbach.
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Bayerischer Hof
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The most famous hotel in Bavaria: The Bayerische Hof. With guests such as the Beatles, Rihanna and Britney Spears, it is the most luxurious hotel in Munich. Located in the heart of the old town, it featured a glorious roof terrace with a view over Munich's many churches, as well as 5 different restaurants, 6 bars and a wellness retreat for body and soul.
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Scandic München Macherei
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Swedish sustainability meets Japanese interior design: The Design Hotel Scandic works with large windows, an open room concept and Scandinavian coziness. The hotel rooms are furnished in a modern Nordic style and decorated in warm shades of blue and red. Families can choose rooms with up to four beds and those who like to cater for themselves have the option of booking a room with a kitchenette. There is also an extensive breakfast buffet, the chic "Ziegelei" restaurant with a cool bar area and modern drinks.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brigitte Buck
🧚🏻 Travel writer & photographer 🧚🏻 Spent most of my early 20s living in Munich as a writer for a hospitality & lifestyle magazine 🧚🏻 Travelled around 30+ countries (mostly solo) and lived in Munich, Vancouver and Sydney. Over time, I’ve become the go-to girl for friends and family seeking travel advice from female solo adventures to aesthetically pleasing co-working spaces, sun-drenched rooftop bars, community-led yoga studios, mouth-watering (or bottomless) brunch spots and generally everything design/ interior and outdoor-related. 🧚🏻 I personally thrive in a nourishing, community-embedded environment and am still learning how to sustainably combine the people I love (at home) with the things I love (not being at home). I'm a sucker for aesthetically pleasing interior, hand made ceramic mugs, vintage furniture, 1940s architecture, early pinkish sunrises, bold illustrations and design, warm people, intimate bars, green velvet sofas, rooftop pools, underground clubs, fancy drinks and boutiques, Mexican food, cobblestone streets, every single book Dolly Alderton has ever written, and travels that bring me closer to culture, nature, and people.
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Bavaria, Germany
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Munich, Germany
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Couples
Groups
Female Solo
50+
Vegan
Vegetarian
Architecture
Art
Boutique
Coffee
Design
Foodie
Luxury
Outdoors
Photography
Relaxation
Sustainable/Eco
Wellness
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