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MUNICH'S BEER GARDENS - THE EPITOME OF THE MUNICH WAY OF LIFE

Discover Munich's beer gardens & enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, Bavarian beer, & hearty food.

Bunch of white asparagus garnished with strawberries.

Enjoy the asparagus season in Munich – with the Platzl Hotels

Same procedure as every year: this year, our beloved asparagus season was officially opened on 3rd of April at the asparagus…

Same procedure as every year: this year, our beloved asparagus season was officially opened on 3rd of April at the asparagus tapping ceremony at the Viktualienmarkt in keeping with Munich tradition – at the end of March, the first spears of asparagus from the German growing region have already been on sale. Due to the frosty…

Christopher's Platzl tip: wild garlic is back!

Spring is here - and with it, a very special ingredient is making its way back into our kitchens: Wild garlic! Whether as pesto,…

Spring is here - and with it, a very special ingredient is making its way back into our kitchens: Wild garlic! Whether as pesto, butter or a fine seasoning in traditional dishes, the green herb brings a wonderfully fresh note to the plate. Our Culinary Management Leadership trainee Christopher is currently cooking in our Ayinger…

Food Trends 2025

Like the world in general, food and culinary preferences are constantly changing. No one can say for sure what will be eaten…

Like the world in general, food and culinary preferences are constantly changing. No one can say for sure what will be eaten tomorrow, but if you look closely, you will be able to identify current developments. Christopher Brutsche, for example: as a trained chef, business economist and current leadership trainee at Platzl…

Tasty pumpkin dish on a dark blue plate.

Pumpkin chutney recipe

Autumn means harvest time and is the ideal season for all kinds of autumn treats.

Collage of a tent at the Oktoberfest, playing cards and S. Aldenhoven of the Munich Schafkopfschule.

Bavarian ‘Schafkopf’ in the Armbrustschützenzelt

We sat down with Stefan Aldenhoven from the Munich Schafkopf School and talked to him about the next Oktoberfest, Bavarian culture…

We sat down with Stefan Aldenhoven from the Munich Schafkopf School and talked to him about the next Oktoberfest, Bavarian culture and the appeal of Schafkopf.

The Armbrustschützen tent at the Munich Oktoberfest behind traditional food and souvenir stands.

The Armbrustschützenzelt – a piece of Oktoberfest history

At the Armbrustschützenzelt (Crossbowmen's Tent) the Bavarian tradition has still an important influence. Enjoy freshly drafted…

At the Armbrustschützenzelt (Crossbowmen's Tent) the Bavarian tradition has still an important influence. Enjoy freshly drafted beer and tasty treats while listening to live Bavarian brass music and with the special warm and happy atmosphere at the Oktoberfest.