Cool department store with stationery and actual CD and vinyl…read moreCollection. We also bought a bunch of Cedon bags and umbrella made recycled water bottles. Highly recommended!

Great collection of high quality (aka expensive) traditional German clothing, dirndl start at…read moreprobably 400 euros for a full set (dress, shirt, apron) but many are 600-900 and some are over 1200 euros.

Viktualienmarkt -- Munich's Historic Food Market…read more The Viktualienmarkt is Munich's largest and most famous open‑air food market. Come here to get a delicious taste of Munich. We came here for both lunch and dinner on two different days. The stalls offer a wide variety of options. Fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, seafood, cheeses, coffee, beer and of course pretzels. Ordered a Wiener Schnitzel and then found a table in the biergarten for dinner. The tender veal cutlets are pounded thin, breaded, and fried until perfectly crisp. This classic European comfort food is one of my favorites. So nice to sit under the trees enjoying the blue skies on a breezy summer evening. For lunch, we grabbed pastries and drinks to go. The market was established in 1807 by King Maximilian I Joseph to relieve overcrowding at Marienplatz. It was originally a farmers' market. Over time, it evolved into a gourmet destination. The name "Viktualien" comes from the Late Latin victualia meaning "provisions." Some specialty spots to check out include: Honighäusl -- honey stalls Thoma Fromages et Vines -- cheeses and wines Café Nymphenburg Sekt -- sparkling wine and cakes Verrückte Eismacher -- creative ice cream Fisch Witte -- fresh fish Check out the blue-and-white Maibaum/Maypole. Unlike rural maypoles raised annually, Munich's has been in place since May 4, 1962, when the city's mayor felt that the "village of millions" deserved its own Maibaum. Maypoles in Bavaria date back to the 16th century. They symbolize community identity, fertility, and spring. In Munich, the tradition was adapted into a permanent urban landmark, blending rural customs with city culture. The Munich Maibaum is painted in Bavaria's white and blue and adorned with carved figures and guild signs. Six main groups depict scenes from Munich life. Brewery team transporting beer barrels. Oktoberfest scenes. Schäfflertanz (coopers' dance). Musicians and dancing couples. Market stall woman with a beer bar. Munich city flags. Patron saints of brewers, St. Boniface and St. Florian. You can also fill your water bottle here from the fountains. So important to stay hydrated when the summer temperatures soared into three digits!

The Viktualienmarkt near Marienplatz in Munich is an excellent place to buy all sorts of crafts,…read moregrilled and fried foods, delis, Metzgerai or Feincosten, cheese, produce and beer at the Augustinerbrau Biergarten, the latter which was my initial focus. Best to come with a few friends to stake out a table. Alone,... good luck. The Augustinerbrau Helles is my favorite beer in Munich and I wish I had been able to sit down to appreciate it fully. I took a picture of my liter Mass standing with several other people. Later I had tea and a pistachio croissant at the nearby Eataly, a Keberkaessemmel at the A. Klobeck Metzgerai and a small craft gift at the Kunst & Handwerk shop of Peter Urban, all ringing the Viktualienmarkt. There is something for everyone at the Viktualienmarkt.

I'm happy TK Maxx (TJ Maxx in the US) has finally come to Munich, but I haven't yet been able to…read morefully evaluate the quality / compare it to other locations. It is (as every shop is in the Innenstadt) downright intolerably crowded on Saturdays and even most weekday evenings, crawling with bargain hunters and super hot and stuffy. That said, there are deals to be had -- we scored some bargains already and will be back (hopefully at calmer times) to see if the inventory is consistently good. Happy it's here, and hope it lasts!

It was very chaotic in the store and very disorganized. We just noticed the items here are more…read moreexpensive compared to the American version TJ Maxx. Selections are not so great, they have limited sizes and expect to wait longer than expected.

I loved this store and actually came back twice during our visit to Munich. They have so many high…read moreend items with a diverse array of goods varying from kitchenware, gardening supplies, workout equipment, clothing and shoes. They have a bakery and packaged foods area towards the entrance of the store. You will almost certainly be able to find gifts for people here. There's a lot of fun browsing to do here and it's worth a stop.

This store is really unique and really cool and is a must-see when you are in Munchen. The…read moredelicatessen Brot & Butter is on your right when you enter store store. The freshly-made bread, beautiful cured meats, and artisan cheeses greet your senses. They also have a nice selection of gourmet food items. Everything in this store is well-made and screams quality. The store is broken down by departments and moves from housewares to gardening, stationary, plumbing fixtures, lighting, leather goods, and men's and women's ready-to-wear. The assortment changes often and this is a really fun store to explore. www.manufactum.com

All the things, all the chocolate! It's close to, as in…read moreright off of Marienplatz. Such a selection of everything. We were mainly there for treats and snacks to bring home and the chocolate section did not disappoint. Rows and rows and rows of different chocolates! Plenty of floors of all other types of things as well. Definitely nice to know there is a place to get something forgotten or something new while on vacation!

Off topic, but doesn't it seem like Yelp died in Germany a decade ago?…read more I only bought a drink here at the grocery section, but the department store did look pretty nice. The restaurant and grocery section in the basement, while a little aged, did have a lot of interesting German and foreign foods. The store has a semi-epic collection of Lindt chocolates. The rest of the store was decently organized and an interesting look, if you're in the need for shopping. The department store is in the middle of the Marienplatz, quite close to the Neues Rathaus.

OK, so I was taking a stroll and came upon this place. Yes, a Dollar Tree equivalent!! I couldn't…read morehelp but laugh and I just had to go in! It was extremely busy. I was surprised by some of the nicer items they carried. For example, they carried nicer quality souvenir magnets for one Euro... the exact ones sold for 5 Euros in other souvenir stores! If you have little patience, this is not the store for you. It is small with lots of customers and only one cashier. I still had fun checking it out, though!

I was in Germany at the hottest time. I always like to check out the Dollar Tree equivalent…read moreanywhere I go but this was a surprise to see in Europe. I wish I could stay longer to look through but no air conditioner in the store so I picked a few items & left.

I was looking for a purse that I could use as a "travel purse" from Louis Vuitton. Always…read moreinterested in the Piano, I was not sure if I should go up to the Mezzo or buy a different design all together. I own a Speedy Bandouliere 30 and an Alma PM bag, but I was interested in something different. The zipper closure and size of the bag was important to me. Rene Rebel, from the Munich LV, was great! He was very patient and kind when answering all my questions and listening to my concerns. He showed me other designs and sizes which helped me make my decision. I did leave the store with the Piano. I gave him a great big hug when we were finished! I would recommend Rene and his team if anyone is interested in buying from the Munich LV. I will be back!

It takes a while to get anyone to come help you, but once they do, service is great…read more Inventory could be a little better but it's decent and you'll probably be able to find what you want.

To note, this is a review on the Louis Vuitton store within the Munich mall. Specifically, in…read moreregard to the female manager with short blonde hair. I purchased a Neverfull from this location in July, 2024. By August, 2024 the straps had begun to fray and peel. I took a 3.5 hour train to return the bag in person. Upon arrival the employees who greeted me were helpful and professional. However, the manager herself was incredibly condescending, rude, and unwelcoming. I had noted that bag had recently been purchased providing proof with the receipt and asked to either return the bag, or, for a new one to be provided as it was barely a month old. The manager provided me a lecture on how I should be "more sustainable" and provide the "faulty bag to Louis Vuitton", give them "6-8 weeks to fix it", then they would return it to me. When I was unaccepting of this she smirked, rolled her eyes, and stated that "the world is trying to be more sustainable, you should try too" and "you can carry the bag". I responded by telling her a "€1600 bag should not be faulty and to please provide an example of how to carry the bag without the straps". She began to argue with me that the bag was okay, not faulty instead of proving a solution. Long story short, she continued to disregard and provide negative feedback to my request and trying to argue, making myself and 2 other friends feel horribly unwelcome to the point where my friend chose to not make her intended purchase. After about 15 minutes of back and forth the manager stated "you can learn to have a professional conversation", walked away, then came back with a new bag. I thanked her and stated that I was sorry the conversation had to become so tense, but, I appreciated she replaced the bag. She continued to berate me on how I should have been more understanding of the situation and sustainable. As well as, she was ONLY doing this because someone in Frankfurt told her to. I have been a loyal Louis Vuitton customer for years, after the experience I will not be continuing to purchase as their quality and customer service has horribly decreased. If Louis Vuitton cares so deeply about "sustainability" maybe they should start with their quality; handbags and managerial service.

I think this store is good. It has different choices and brands but very expensive. Even their sale…read moreitems were still very expensive.

The Funf Hofe is a large upscale mall made up of five courtyards. It was once an old town block…read morethat was redesigned into a beautiful shopping and dining area. It's diverse and offers lots of opportunity to enjoy an afternoon in a unique and relaxing way. The mall is well known for its architecture design and lovely artwork. We entered the mall at the Salvatorpassage. This is where the famous "hanging gardens" are located. In the Viscardihof there is a huge sphere made out of steel mesh and the Prannerpassage has the beautiful glittering glass sequins on the ceiling. The stores offer everything from fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, home goods and everything in between. You can stick with the chain stores or enjoy specialized boutiques. Dining options are endless. You can enjoy a light bite in a cozy cafe or dine in a trendy high end restaurant.

It is a cluster of buildings that have a lot of top end and expensive fashion, cosmetics, jewelry,…read morehousehold stores and a few restaurants/delis/cafes. It's been around for a few years and we go here from time to time. It's conveniently located very close to Odeonsplatz and is easily accessible by public transport. The main halkway is decorated with hanging vines and is lit up with loads of hanging lights. The prices are expensive in general but then again high end brands usually are :-) I love the kitchen shop in here as they have some amazing cookware and cool gadgets :-)) I have been to a couple of the food places here and they were quite ok. A nice place to wander, browse or buy :-)

At HbF - The ONLY Munich supermarket (apart from its sister at Ost Bahnhof) that is open past 8pm…read more(20:00). Yes folks Bavaria is wonderful but you have to do your shopping before 8pm monday to a saturday - so finding this heaven at the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) has saved many a life, relationship, date and party. It might in some areas be a little pricier, less choice but meets most basic and emergency needs - hence the 5* rating. Got an excellent cold room full of beer. Spirits are behind the cash desks. Queues can be long especially weekends - Sunday evening when everyone is arriving or coming back home is a chore. But thank you for small inconveniences.

Helpful and Friendly staff. Wide selection and enjoy shopping. I think they are the last grocery…read morestore to close in the area. A bit hidden at first. But well worth the journey to get there. Sometimes they do run out of reusable shopping bags.