Winter activities in Munich
The city of Munich offers suitable winter activities for action lovers, people who enjoy relaxed strolls or those with wanderlust.
Ice bathing in the Isar
If classic winter activities are not enough for you, you can give ice bathing or winter swimming a try. The icy water has a positive effect on blood circulation and circulation and is good for the immune system. However, it does take some practice: ideally, you should start swimming in cold water in the summer and keep at it until the temperatures drop significantly. Under no circumstances should you enter the water in places with strong currents. There are events where ice swimming in the Isar is possible under supervision and guidance.
Botanical Garden
Is it too cold outside and is your next summer vacation still a long way off? The Botanical Garden is worth a visit all year round. Even in winter, you can view an infinite number of plants in the tropical climate over an area of 4,500 m². The Botanical Garden in Nymphenburg is rightly one of the most important in the world. The magnificent grounds are located directly next to Nymphenburg Palace Park and are therefore a very popular destination for excursions.
The approximately 16,000 plant species are under constant scientific care and belong to the Bavarian State Natural History Collections. Audio guides and QR codes provide you with all kinds of information about the plants. Tickets can be purchased either on site or online in advance.
Forest walk and tobogganing
Munich offers countless beautiful routes for walking.
Somewhat hidden in Perlacher Forst, for example, is the Perlacher Mugl. After a walk to the top of the small mountain, you can zoom down the footpath. For children, the small, flatter slope at the foot of the Mugel is particularly suitable for tobogganing.
Munich in Advent
Delicacies from all over the world, mulled wine under fairy lights and strolling between craftsmanship and musicians. The contemplative Advent season in Munich is anything but one-sided. The city is divided into 25 districts and there is at least one Christmas market in almost every one of them. Approximately 38 different ones are shining and fragrant every year.
The many different stalls are typical of Christmas markets: whether traditional or unusual, Munich's markets have a lot to offer. You can often find an unusual Christmas present there. But that's not all, there is much more to discover.
Historical Advent tour through the old town
Away from all the Christmas markets, the Advent tour is about the origins of Christmas customs and traditions that are being forgotten today. You will be put in the right Christmas mood with stories. The Rauschgoldhaar & Tannengrün tour lasts approx. 1.5 to 2 hours and takes place on a total of four dates in December. There are also small samples of Christmas treats such as Kletzenbrot, gingerbread, speculoos and more. The tour starts at the Toy Museum, at the tower of the Old Town Hall and ends near St. Michael's Church.
Beautifully illuminated squares
A stroll through the old town is particularly worthwhile at Christmas time. The sparkling boulevard from Odeonsplatz to Brienner Straße is one of the most beautifully illuminated streets in the city center. The large light balls on Promenadeplatz are also particularly impressive.
Munich's largest Christmas tree lights up with thousands of candles at the town hall on Marienplatz and forms the center of the Christmas hustle and bustle.
