DK Travel : Munich

Of the city he lived in for many years, 20th-century writer Thomas Mann said that “Munich glows”. And indeed, the sky is often a brilliant blue dotted with puffy white clouds in “Italy’s northernmost city”, where the relaxed, often Baroque lifestyle gives it a southern flair. Englischer Garten and the Isar meadows are right in the middle of the city; Starnberger See and the mountains are virtually on the doorstep. But Munich is also a city of art and culture with an abundance of historic buildings, museum treasures, and a lively cultural scene. Fine art, leisure, and la dolce vita make this a unique city.

For Munich on the Internet, visit www.muenchen.de With 1.3 million inhabitants, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city.

Romantikhotel Insel Mühle

Set in a converted 14th-century mill, the Romantik-hotel boasts cosy, rustic rooms panelled in light wood. Dinner at the hotel restaurant is served on the beautiful patio to the sound of the nearby burbling stream.
Rosa Ronstedt

Fashion by Rosa Ronstedt at ready-to-wear prices. The shop also carries furniture from the Far East, kilims, fabrics, cashmere, silk, Chinese lacquer work, and much more.
Roses in Art

Imaginative gift articles made from paper. Roses are a favourite motif.
Rothmund

Large selection until 3pm (theme brunches on Sundays). Outdoor tables.
Rott am Inn

Perched high on the banks above the Inn River is the abbey of Sts Marinus und Anianus, a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo. Between 1758 and 1763 Johann Michael Fischer rebuilt the church, incorporating the Romanesque east towers into his design. The soaring interior is impressive with its daring spatial design and fine decoration.
Rue des Halles

Oldest French establishment in the French quarter. The plain and unpretentious interior conveys the air of a bistro in the market halls of Paris. Creative French cuisine.
Rue des Halles

Parisian bistro ambience with an understated interior. Outstanding French cuisine; the mousse au chocolat is divine.
Rüen Thai

Hot and spicy Asian food in Westend. This is arguably Munich’s best Thai restaurant.
Ruffini

Breakfast from early morning until 4pm weekends.
Ruffini

A prototype for many Munich eateries, the Ruffini was the city’s first alternative organic-food café. Absolutely scrumptious are the whole-grain breakfasts and bread from the in-house bakery. The roof patio is popular. Author readings on some evenings.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges.
- under 60 €
- 60–100 €
- 100–150 €
- 150–200 €
- over 200 €
Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with a glass of wine or beer (or equivalent meal), taxes, and service charges.
- under 30 €
- 30–40 €
- 40–50 €
- 50–60 €
- over 60 €