The most famous is of course the English Garden in Munich. But it is also a beautiful spot. In summer, the otherwise quiet and idyllic park is transformed into a meeting place for volleyball, card games and picnics. The Eisbach stream also provides cooling in summer. One attraction is the famous Eisbach wave at the southern entrance to the English Garden, where many surfers try their hand at surfing. If you don't feel so confident on a surfboard, we recommend our Munich insider tip: Grab an air mattress and drift along the Eisbach like so many others.
The Olympic Park in the north of the Schwabing district is also worth a visit. Climb the Olympiaberg and enjoy the breathtaking view over the city. In good weather, you can even see the Alps. Our insider tip is the concerts in the Olympic Stadium. In the evening, many locals sit on the Olympiaberg with picnic blankets and listen to the live music. Almost like being in the stadium!
The Flaucher in Munich is a park in the south of Munich directly on the Isar. Especially on hot days, you can cool off here. There are several beaches on the banks of the Isar where you can enjoy the day like on a real beach in summer. A real insider tip that not every tourist knows about.
Last but not least, we would like to recommend the Maximiliansanlagen, also directly on the Isar and very close to the English Garden. There is also a beach here, the Isarstrand. The special thing here, however, are the paths right by the water under the trees. You walk hundreds of metres directly along the water on a kind of footbridge. A real dream if you want to switch off from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few minutes.

Nymphenburg Palace

The Nymphenburg-Neuhausen district in the west of Munich is easy to reach by public transport. Here you should definitely visit Nymphenburg Palace. On the way there, you will pass numerous canals where you can skate in winter. The palace is situated on 200 hectares of palace grounds with rococo furnishings, a collection of carriages and symmetrically laid out baroque gardens. A guided tour of the castle is highly recommended.

Oktoberfest in Munich

Rich in tradition and world-famous: the Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese. It begins in mid-September with the traditional beer tapping by the Lord Mayor and lasts for three weeks into October. For the locals, this is the ultimate occasion to wear their traditional costume. Of course, traditional costume is never a must. With huge tents from Munich's largest breweries, numerous food stalls and fairground rides, it is a huge spectacle every year. If this is too much hustle and bustle for you, we recommend the Spring Festival, which is basically a smaller Oktoberfest, also on the Theresienwiese. 

Beer from Munich

If the Oktoberfest is too hectic for you, you can of course try the beers from Munich's breweries in any of the city's restaurants. Important to know: In most restaurants, only one brewery is served. So if you want to try all the beers from Munich's 6 largest breweries (Paulaner, Augustiner, Hofbräu, Spaten-Franziskaner Bräu, Hacker-Pschorr Bräu, Löwenbräu), you have to go on a little pub crawl. But you can also try other specialities such as Brotzeitbrettl with Obazda, pretzels or white sausages.

Explore the old town

Of course, you should also have seen Munich's landmarks in the Altstadt-Lehel district. Between Stachus (Karlsplatz) and Marienplatz with the town hall and glockenspiel, the Frauenkirche and Sendlinger Tor, you can take a long stroll. There are many shops and lots to see here. At the Viktualienmarkt right next to Marienplatz, you can enjoy a pretzel and watch the colourful hustle and bustle of the market. For a little excursion over the rooftops of Munich, we have a little insider tip in the old town: the traditional Oberpollinger department stores' has a small free roof terrace with a view over Munich. The view from St Peter's directly on Marienplatz is even better. The climb costs just a few euros and is definitely worth it. From here you have a panoramic view over the whole city and the Alps.

Schwabing:
   - Englischer Garten: One of the largest urban green spaces in the world.
   - Leopoldstraße: Popular shopping street with cafés, restaurants and boutiques.
   - Siegestor: Monumental city gate at the northern end of Ludwigstraße.
- Maxvorstadt:
   - Pinakotheken: art museums with an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures.
   - Königsplatz: Historic square with ancient buildings and museums.
   - Technical University of Munich: An architecturally interesting ensemble of buildings and a renowned university.
- Haidhausen:
   - Gasteig: Cultural centre with concert halls, cinemas and libraries.
   - Weißenburger Platz: Charming square with cafés and beer gardens.
   - Müllersches Volksbad: Historic art nouveau swimming pool.
- Glockenbachviertel:
   - Gärtnerplatz: Central square with many cafés and bars.
   - Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum: Museum for transport and technology.
   - Isarauen: Relaxation and recreation along the Isar, popular for walking and picnics.
- Sendling:
   - Flaucher: Popular local recreation area on the Isar with beer gardens and barbecue areas.
   - Westpark: Large park with ponds, flowerbeds and concert stages.
   - Alte Utting: A converted former goods train on a bridge that serves as a bar and beer garden.

The lakes around Munich are an ideal destination to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The closest and most easily accessible by public transport are Lake Starnberg with the pretty little town of Starnberg and Lake Ammersee. Many city dwellers are drawn here on beautiful, warm summer days. Whether it's pedal boating, stand-up paddling, a cycling or hiking tour around the lakes or simply relaxing on the shore, there's something for everyone here. A little further away, but still easily accessible by train, are the Tegernsee, Walchensee and Kochelsee lakes. 
If you travel 1-2 hours south from Munich by train, you are right on the edge of the Alps. Here you can go on numerous hikes in the mountains and of course stop off at a mountain hut. Enjoy a cool drink or beer and be sure to try the typical Kaiserschmarrn. A successful day trip.
Further excursion destinations:
- Neuschwanstein Castle: A picturesque Bavarian-style castle located around 2 hours south-west of Munich. It is one of the most famous castles in Germany and was built by King Ludwig II.
- Salzburg, Austria: The birthplace of Mozart is only about 1.5 hours away from Munich. Visitors can explore the historic old town, visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress and enjoy the musical atmosphere of the city.
- Andechs Monastery: Located about half an hour south-west of Munich, Andechs Monastery is known for its brewery and beer gardens. Visitors can take a guided tour of the brewery, visit the monastery and enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside.
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen: A popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and mountaineering. The Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, is nearby and offers spectacular views.
- Erdinger Therme: One of the largest thermal spas in Europe, around 30 minutes north-east of Munich by car. The spa offers a variety of thermal baths, saunas, water slides and relaxation areas for visitors of all ages.
- Augsburg: One of the oldest cities in Germany, around 1 hour north-west of Munich. Augsburg impresses with its well-preserved old town centre, historic buildings such as Augsburg Town Hall and the cathedral as well as interesting museums such as the Fugger and Welser Adventure Museum.
- Ettal Monastery: An impressive Benedictine monastery in the Bavarian Alps, around 1 hour south of Munich. Visitors can tour the magnificent baroque church, explore the monastery museum and visit the famous Ettal monastery brewery.
- Freising: A charming town north of Munich, about 45 minutes away. Freising is known for its historic town centre, the imposing cathedral hill with the Freising Cathedral and the oldest brewery in the world, the Weihenstephaner Brewery.
- Bad Tölz: A picturesque town on the edge of the Bavarian Alps, about 1 hour south of Munich. Bad Tölz impresses with its well-preserved old town streets, historic spa buildings and idyllic location on the Isar river.