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The 10 (really) best things to do in Munich in autumn

06 Oct 2017, 2:47 p.m. by Giulia Gangl

Hard to believe, but it's actually October again. Now at the latest, even the last children of the sun have to admit that autumn has finally arrived. But don't worry, autumn also has its sunny days and there are plenty of other reasons to love the cooler months (a little bit). Maybe our bucket list for autumn will help?

1. "Hiking is Munich's pleasure..."

Yes, Munich and the proximity to the mountains. Everyone appreciates them - very few use them. At least not to the extent that one would like to use them. Or claims to use them. And by autumn at the latest, when the focus shifts away from the surrounding bathing lakes and further south towards the foothills of the Alps, they will be loud again, the “We finally have to go hiking!” calls. If you've been planning to go hiking again for a long time, we might have the crucial bit of inspiration here. There are endless hiking routes, and our diary friend Stephanie von Gipfelglück has already put many of them through their paces. We recommend a trip to the Reintal! Start is the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch-Patenkirchen (1.5 hours by car). Always along the Partnach, it then goes comfortably in four to five hours via the Bockhütte (1052m) to the Reintalangerhütte (1369m). If you like, you can go another three hours to the Knorrhütte (2051m), spend the night in a dormitory and enjoy the sunrise in the mountains.

2. Royal bathing and saunas

After hiking (or just because) a bit of wellness is really good! The most stylish way to do this is at Müller'sches Volksbad. When it was completed in 1901, the neo-baroque Art Nouveau building was the largest and most expensive swimming pool in the world and the first public indoor pool in Munich. And even today it is still one of the most beautiful! Under the magnificent vaulted ceiling there are two swimming pools, a tub and shower bath, a Finnish sauna and - as a special attraction - the Roman-Irish sweat bath with an open-air courtyard. Unlike ordinary saunas, the body is slowly and gradually warmed up in different rooms (40°C, 60°C and 80°C). The “iron maiden”, a semi-circular shower with ten metal tubes from which cold water sprays from top to bottom, offers cooling afterwards. In the 45°C warm steam room with cascade fountain, you can continue to sweat with almost 100 percent humidity. What could be better in cloudy autumn weather?

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3. Read comfortably

While in summer there is constant pressure to have as much fun outdoors as possible every day and to post as many pictures as possible that show you having fun (maybe I just spend too much time on social networks?), In autumn it is finally completely legitimate again to hole up at home for days with a good book and a cup of tea. But if that gets too monotonous at some point, you can of course move the whole thing to a café. Ins Buch and Bohne, for example. In the somewhat hidden book café on Kapuzinerplatz, a large couch, a variety of homemade cakes and, of course, many, many books invite you to browse comfortably. True literature fans should also keep an eye on the calendar of events in order not to miss any of the readings or book signings.

4. Brunch like in a Viennese coffee house

You can have brunch all year round, no question. And açai bowls with fresh fruit and iced coffee in the sun are just great, as always. But cold, dark autumn mornings just make you want to relax. Less fancy, more classy. And what could be cozier, more classic than a Viennese coffee house? Misted up windows, the cold outside, hustle and bustle inside. You don't even have to go to Vienna for that: high coffered ceilings, heavy crystal chandeliers, dark wood, even a pianist on Sundays and a stately Art Nouveau ambience that takes you back to the times of the Belle await you in the Mariandl - or Café am Beethovenplatz, as it's actually called Époque and the Munich Bohème. The wallet-friendly prices are surprising: You can get almost all breakfast menus for less than nine euros!

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5. Art, Art, Art

And what could be better combined with brunch than art exhibitions? The fact that Sunday is museum day in Munich and that a number of museums, including the Pinakothek, the Bavarian National Museum, the Glyptothek or - for those who want to go further back in time - the Archaeological State Collection, the Egyptian Museum and the Five Continents Museum, only cost one euro to enter, is no longer an insider tip. Perhaps you are drawn to a specific, exciting exhibition? We have put together our exhibition tips for autumn for you!

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6. Take a fall walk

Rusling your feet in the colorful foliage, collecting chestnuts, flying a kite... There are many things that make an autumn walk better than a normal walk. Somehow we just stopped doing these things at some point. We're bringing them back this fall! You will find plenty of space to fly a kite - of course - in the English Garden, for example. With autumn leaves & Monopteros in the background, this setting is definitely ideal for beautiful autumn memories!

You can feed the deer and goats in the deer garden – or you can take a trip to the Poing wildlife park. In large outdoor enclosures there are not only deer to admire, but also wolves, bears, lynxes, wild boars, beavers, raccoons and much more.

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7. Take a sewing class!

Why not try something new? A sewing course, for example. Knitting your own scarf is cool, but how cool is your own sweater? Own patterns? Your own pillowcases, trousers, T-shirts, dresses, dirndls, baby rompers... You can sew almost anything once you know how to sew. And to achieve just that, there is Claire and Monika. The two have been running the sewing studio louloute in Westend since 2013. There they sell their own fashion collection, fabrics and sewing supplies and also give sewing courses for small groups of up to eight participants. With tea and cake, you can then learn at the fully equipped sewing stations - whether you are a complete beginner, a connoisseur or an advanced user, everyone is welcome.

8. Vintage shopping at night flea markets

You say right from the start that you don't feel like pricking your fingers bloody while trying to sew? Also perfectly okay, after all there are other ways to get new clothes for the cold months. And by that we don't mean shopping in Kaufinger. Pushing through the shops in the thick jacket, in, out, in, out. Heat stroke, static hair. And in the end, nothing else comes out of it than an unwanted partner look with the whole of Munich. Nene, we're looking for very special pieces this fall. Namely at one of the many night flea markets. In autumn quite comfortably from 5 p.m. instead of at dawn. Maybe you'll find the perfect cozy jumper here, the colorful retro windbreaker of your dreams or the pair of bowling shoes that just got really worn out? And even if you get nothing, the adjoining street food market will comfort you.

9. Go to the cinema

Autumn and winter is cinema time. But it doesn't always have to be the Mathäser, no matter how much we love the starry sky in the big cinema hall. There are so many small, cute cinemas in Munich that show original versions and independent films in a relaxed atmosphere. For example the Werkstattkino, the Isabellakino in Schwabing or the Arena Filmtheater in the Glockenbachviertel. Or the Museum Lichtspiele in der Au, where you can see the Rocky Horror Picture Show on weekends all year round. If you want to treat yourself to something, you can sit down on one of the cozy cinema seats in the Gloria Palast, put your feet on the footstool and have drinks and food brought to your seat. Or you can go to the Astor Cinema Lounge in the Bayrischer Hof – there are sofas instead of armchairs!

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10. Trampoline jumping at AirHop Park

What you quickly miss with all the Netflix and hot chocolate – and cuddling on the couch in autumn: exercise. In combination with the dreary autumn weather, this can really depress your mood. But who wants to do fitness in the evening after work, when it's getting dark again and it's raining all the time? Exactly, nobody. Thank goodness there are indoor trampoline parks like AirHop Munich, probably one of the most ingenious inventions of recent years. On more than 3,400 square meters you can let off steam on several XXL trampoline fields, do somersaults in the foam pit, do your slam dunks on the basketball field or battle it out in dodgeball or on the beam. It's best to get the whole clique together!

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With this in mind: Welcome, dear autumn! We're very busy!

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