Munich

Journey via Bregenz to Munich. Arrival at approx. 13:30. Free time thereafter. A successful city break includes not only a visit to the Christmas market but also a leisurely shopping spree. When you think of shopping in Munich, you think of the expensive designer boutiques on Maximilianstrasse, such as Gucci, Armani or Yves Saint Laurent. But there is now a shopping scene that offers much more: new high-class temples of consumption such as the Fünf Höfe, second-hand shops in Schwabing or the Sunday flea market at Kunstpark Ost. You will discover the quirky and the cool, as well as esoteric accessories and modern design, and alongside them, time and again, Bavarian curiosities such as loden, leather trousers and felt hats. The aroma of coffee, truffles and chocolate greets visitors from all over the world at the delicatessen Dallmayr; shopping at Dallmayr is a feast for the senses. And in the evening? Indulge completely at a Michelin-starred chef serving nouvelle cuisine, at the hearty roast pork in the Hofbräuhaus, or at a stylish trendy restaurant. The list is endless...

Spend the whole morning shopping or at the Christmas market. Refuel in between with a Brotzeit. Because "indulging" is highly valued in Munich, the legendary Viktualienmarkt in the city centre welcomes you with an abundant selection: from fresh vegetables and Far Eastern spices to delicious antipasti.

13:30 Return journey to Switzerland or extra night.

Please note that the central pick-up and drop-off point for all hotels is at the corner of Bayerstrasse/Senefelderstrasse. All three hotels are very close by (max. 5-minute walk).

Besides the Christkindlmarkt around Marienplatz, which is famous well beyond the city limits, almost every district of Munich has its own Christmas market with a special atmosphere and unique offerings. The heart of the large Christmas market is Munich's “best parlour” in front of the New Town Hall. The Christmas market on Marienplatz by the town hall consists of around 140 stalls.

Opening hours:

Mon–Sat: 10:00 – 21:00

Sun: 10:00 – 20:00

Shopping in Munich

Munich offers almost paradisiacal conditions for indulging in a delightful shopping spree, all within an architecturally impressive setting. A first port of call for most shoppers is the central pedestrian zone in the Old Town (Kaufingerstrasse, Neuhauserstrasse, Marienplatz). Here you can explore one department store after another, stroll past branches of well-known fashion and shoe chains, and discover souvenir shops along the way. What was considered a bold experiment when Germany's first pedestrian zone was built in 1972 is now unthinkable without Munich. Today almost the entire Old Town is reserved for pedestrians as a shopping area. It is hard to believe that all motor traffic once squeezed through the city gates via Marienplatz!

Opening hours:

Mon–Fri: 10:00 – 19:00

Sat: 10:00 – 18:00