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A young woman with a bouquet of flowers at the Viktualienmarkt

Sophia's Platzl tip: Take a stroll through the city centre and enjoy the sights

To experience Munich, you must immerse yourself in tradition, enjoyment and lively markets. Sophia, a dual student at Platzl…

To experience Munich, you must immerse yourself in tradition, enjoyment and lively markets. Sophia, a dual student at Platzl Hotels, reveals her favourite places around the Platzl Hotel and the Viktualienmarkt.

A surfer in blue wetsuit at the Eisbach wave in front of spectators.

HAVE YOU EVER MET A SURFER IN THE METRO?

In any other city in Germany, this sight would be entirely unusual – but not in Munich!

Aerial view of a cozy courtyard restaurant with guests dining under trees and lights

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…

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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.