Leisure & Surroundings
in Munich
Munich is one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. Large events such as the Oktoberfest and institutions such as the Viktualienmarkt food market uphold the Bavarian traditions and way of life that are centuries old. The boulevards in Munich’s Old Town with the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Theatinerstraße and the Lehel district are just 10 minutes away from our hotel. Whether you are travelling for pleasure or here on a business trip, make sure you don’t miss out on these unique attractions. Nature lovers will find Upper Bavaria’s green meadows and forests just outside the city gates.
Restaurants
nearby
The Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district and the adjoining Old Town all offer a wide variety of culinary delights. From simple little restaurants with modern, international cuisine to the city’s famous breweries and star-rated restaurants, visitors will find here everything their heart desires. Enjoy sophisticated Mediterranean dishes, try some delicious Bavarian delicacies in one of the many beer gardens, or simply enjoy an original Italian pizza. The different types of food that are available in Munich is unique in Bavaria.
Münchner Stubn
Not just typically Bavarian, but typically Munich and right by the train station. Enjoy Bavarian dishes in this traditional restaurant.
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Ratskeller München
Probably one of the best vault restaurants with a focus on hospitality. Tables reservations can be made online.
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La Vecchia Masseria
Experience "Italy among friends": bright, joyous, welcoming and riotous! Enjoy Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a special atmosphere and at prices from the good old days.
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Attractions
in the surrounding area
The attractions in Munich’s centre make the city a place of longing. Once you have experienced the historic magic of the Old town, you will never forget it. You can easily access all of the inner city on foot from the hotel. Stroll past Stachus square as you make your way to the pedestrian zone and take a look around the shops or explore Glockenbachviertel. You will also reach the Deutsches Museum and the English Garden in around 30 minutes on foot. You can take a tram or train from the main station to reach Nymphenburg Palace in just 25 minutes.
Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace is just a few kilometres to the west of Munich’s city centre. Together with the palace gardens and the parks, the former summer residence of the house of Wittelsbach is one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations.
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Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady is located in the middle of the Old Town centre and is one of Munich’s landmarks. Marienplatz is a popular meeting point and visiting the Frauenkirche is a must for anyone on holiday in the city.
Theresienwiese
Near to the city centre is the open space known as Theresienwiese, the venue for Munich’s famous Oktoberfest. Many other cultural and sporting events take place during the rest of the year.
Lakes
around Munich
The expanses of the Upper Bavarian landscape extend just beyond Munich’s gates. Famous for its wonderful nature and filled with magical bathing lakes, the surrounding area is a popular destination for the city’s residents and their visitors. Fed by small mountain streams and close to the mountain sources, Bavaria’s lakes and rivers are especially clean and clear. This explains why sunbathing and swimming during the summer months is a typical leisure activity for the locals.
Lake Starnberg
The lake is only 30 km away from the hotel. Also known as the Würmsee or “Munich’s bath tub”, numerous visitors from Munich and the whole region flock to the lakes to walk along its banks.
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Lake Ammer
Fed by the Ammer, the lake offers excellent water quality for bathers. With Utting Lido and wonderful recreational facilities such as standup paddleboarding or volleyball, the lake also has a sporting side.
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Tegernsee
Records of the lake at Tegernsee and the town of the same name with its historic abbey date back to the 8th century. Stretching out against an Alpine setting, it makes the perfect picture postcard setting.
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Schliersee
Like its neighbour Tegernsee, Schliersee is also around 50 km south-east of Munich. At a height of 777 m above sea level and close to a few ski areas, Schliersee offers the right amount of adventure for any visitor.
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Chiemsee
Chiemsee is located near to Rosenheim in the south-east of Bavaria. It’s known for its characteristic appearance and water sports. Frauenwörth Abbey is located on the Fraueninsel island.
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Activities
around Munich
Anyone who likes to experience extraordinarily beautiful nature actively should set out on a hike, go for a cycle or play a round of golf. With good visibility, you can see the northern part of the Alps on the horizon over the Alpine foothills. Adventurous visitors can go rafting or canyoning in the rivers, ravines and rapids or try out paragliding. Others might prefer to stroll along the shore of the wonderful lakes, visit one of the many abbeys and churches in the area or visit quaint villages. Anyone who appreciates the rustic romance of Bavaria won’t be disappointed – guaranteed.
Walking
Walking around Unterhaching you will discover the Perlacher Forst, Hirschbrunnen and numerous other parks and special places. The Alps with their fantastic mountain ranges are only an hour away by car.
Cycling
The surrounding area can easily be discovered on two wheels. Start from outside the hotel and e-bike comfortably through the meadows and hills in the Alpine foothills. Garmisch, Lenggries and Samerberg are attractive to mountain bikers.
Golfing
The Greater Munich area has a wealth of golf clubs. There are also several large golf clubs in the south. There’s even an indoor golf course for training during the winter or rainy periods nearby in Ottobrunn.
English Garden
The parkland in the English Garden offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, sport and top-quality relaxation. Munich residents meet up in the beer garden to sunbathe or to cool off in the waters of the river Eisbach.
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BMW Museum
BMW Welt is a museum, an event location and a BMW subsidiary at the same time. Customers of the Bavarian premium brand can collect their vehicle in person. Inside there is a BMW exhibition and changing events.
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