*POST UPDATED OCTOBER 2026
Last Christmas, my sister very generously gifted Boyfriend & I plane tickets to Munich. The plan was to bring Boyfriend around, introduce him to our relatives, and prove how easy it is to fall for the city of our childhood. My sister & I had previously visited the city a number of times over the years, and both of us have always had a special fondness for it.
Below is a loose guide of things to do in the city, including all of the places we visited and loved during our trip. Accommodation, eating, drinking, and a small bit of sightseeing, so there should be something for everyone.
Happy traveling!
stay in the heart of the city
I have two main deal breakers when looking for accommodation in a city. #1 it cannot be one of those cheap, crappy places right beside the main train station. From experience, those places are usually surrounded by a whole strip of other undesirable businesses. #2 it needs to be within walking distance of the places you know you want to visit. Getting public transport in a new city is a pet peeve of mine, and I avoid it at all costs. I mean, how are you going to discover the city from the underground!? We knew we would mostly be exploring the Old Town, so we chose our accommodation accordingly: