Wirtshaus in der Au on Munich's Lilienstrasse, between Deutsches Museum and Gasteig, cooks Bavarian; the room is best known for its Knödel and dumpling.
OrderThe Knödel sampler: spinach, semmel and a sweet plum for dessert.
TipWalk to it after the Deutsches Museum; book Friday and Saturday two weeks ahead.
Paulaner am Nockherberg above the Isar in Munich's Au is the birthplace of Paulaner beer; this is where the Salvator Doppelbock tapping kicks off Lent.
OrderThe Salvator Doppelbock with Schweinshaxe and a soft pretzel.
TipStarkbierfest runs the last week of February through mid-March; the rest of the year is calmer.
Get your bearings in Munich on a private 2-hour walk through the Old Town, combining landmark stories, a Bavarian Brezn tasting, and personal tips for the rest of your stay.
Munich is famous for its beer. Before this city became world famous, there was a lot of interesting history about the roots of Oktoberfest and beer in Bavaria to be told.
Experience and taste cheese where it is made: in the heart of Munich, in our glass-walled cheese factory. We are the only cheese dairy in Munich, and one of the few ci...