Land at MUC and take the S-Bahn (S8 recommended) to Ostbahnhof — about 40–50 minutes. This is the most direct public-transport route to your hotel in the east of the city.
Drop bags, freshen up and get a quick orientation from reception; the hotel is well placed for easy tram/U-Bahn connections to the centre and nightlife areas.
Classic Bavarian food in a cosy beer-garden-style interior — a great intro to local dishes like schnitzel, roasted pork or dumplings; many taverns are open until late (typically until ~11pm).
Head to Alte Utting (a popular bar on a repurposed ship on a bridge) then explore bars in the Glockenbachviertel for lively late-night atmosphere; many places stay open well past midnight on weekends.
Visit Marienplatz to see the New Town Hall's Glockenspiel and enjoy the traditional Christmas market stalls; the market typically runs daily in December (roughly 10:00–21:00).
Stroll the famous food market (open roughly 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat) and sample local sausages, cheeses and seasonal bites — excellent spot for quick snacks and people-watching.
Either grab a hearty lunch from a Viktualienmarkt stall (sausages, Bavarian snacks) or sit down at Zum Augustiner for roast meats and a local beer; both are classic Munich lunchtime choices.
Germany’s largest science-and-technology museum (normally open 9:00–17:00 in winter) — interactive exhibits are great fun and provide an engaging afternoon indoors.
Take a brisk walk through the English Garden to see the famous Eisbach surfers; the park is open year-round and offers a calmer contrast to the city centre.
Head to Schwabing or back to Glockenbach for late-night clubs (e.g. P1 or local electronic spots) — doors commonly open late and many clubs stay open until 3–4am on busy nights.
Explore the baroque palace and its winter-open rooms and grounds (palace generally open around 09:00–16:00 in winter); the palace shows another side of Bavarian history and architecture.
Modern displays of Bavarian automotive design; the museum and BMW Welt are open in winter afternoons (typically 10:00–18:00) and are fascinating even if you’re not a car buff.
The Tollwood winter festival (usually open 11:00–23:00) offers crafts, global street food and live entertainment — perfect for evening atmosphere and seasonal treats.
Enjoy cocktails or a club night around Gärtnerplatz, or head to larger clubs like Neuraum — Munich’s evening scene runs late and is easy to reach by short taxi or U-Bahn ride.
Visit the Residenz museums (usually open 10:00–17:00) for a final dose of Bavarian royal history and impressive interiors; choose Alte Pinakothek if you prefer Old Master paintings.
Lunch at the historic Ratskeller beneath the New Town Hall or grab a quick plate in the pedestrian zone to keep timing relaxed before heading back east.
Use the afternoon for souvenir shopping and a final stroll through the pedestrianised centre; purchase gifts or final market treats before collecting your bags.
Board your evening flight from Munich; leave plenty of time for security and passport control (arrive recommended 2 hours before departure for international flights).
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Plan Your to munich, have flight tickets already 1530 landing at munich on 7 dec and 2045 outbound from same on 10 dec, also have the hotel booking at
Holiday Inn Express Munich - City East by IHG, Neumarkter Straße, Munich, Germany, going with a friend, frirst time there for both, going for party and lesuire plesure, no issues being out late Trip