Alte Pinakothek

Within my five years of living in Munich, I've genuinely always loved the city from the bottom of my heart (and stomach). This is for various reasons, one of which is that I was lucky enough to have a job that allowed me to try out new cafés, bars, and restaurants around the city, which, in-between cobblestone streets and ornate facades, regularly sprang up from the ground like snowdrops in early spring. Luckily, I somehow got paid to do that, which was an extreme relief to my lifestyle-exhausted wallet, given the sheer number of aperitifs, sushi platters, club entries, and pasta bowls consumed. Over the years, the following hospitality havens and pretty places around town turned into my go-to comfort spots. And since there's always some public holiday in Christian Bavaria, every time Jesus chewed on a blade of grass, let's just assume that a weekend in Munich generally lasts for three days – and, that each day automatically unfolds like this: breakfast, lunch, aperitif in the sun, dinner, bar, club (or another bar). HAVE FUN EXPLORING!

Whether you're interested in Munich for the beer, Christmas markets, Bavarian history, or the more recent world wars, I've got you covered! This guide is a great starter guide to Munich: how to get the best of the city in 2-3 days! On this guide, you’ll get: - the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - recommendations for the essential beers of Munich - 8 restaurants, bier halls, and cafes at varying price points - 6 main sights, with tips on if they’re worth the price of entry - my favorite tour company for a tips-based walking tour of the city - 7 museums, ranked in order of most interesting to specialty - 3 hotels at varying prices and locations

Munich, a city of vibrant contrasts, blends its deep-rooted traditions with a contemporary flair. From Marienplatz, where the lively atmosphere is set against the backdrop of the New Town Hall to the lush expanses of the Englischer Garten, one of the world's largest urban parks, where you can find both peaceful retreats and lively beer gardens. Munich offers a mix of history, culture, and modern-day charm.