Kate Mann is a writer and editor from the UK. She has been living in Munich since 2016 and Germany for much longer. Her work mainly covers travel, culture and current affairs in the country, as well as in neighbouring places such as Italy and Austria. With the Alps on her doorstep, Kate regularly escapes to the mountains for hiking and biking trips, and is determined to improve her skiing one day.
Sure, the Austrian alps are pretty well known for skiing. And so they should be: this impressive section of Europe’s mighty mountains sweeps across much of Austria from west to east, characterised by rugged granite outcrops, spectacular glaciers and summits over 3000m (9,843 feet). But it’s not just skiing you should venture to this magical wonderland for. Find winter sports in abundance, and in the summer, plenty of opportunity for hiking, biking, and twirling round meadows à la Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music. On our list of the best places to visit in the Austrian Alps, we’ve got everything from national parks and beautiful lakes to charming old towns and winding alleyways. And yes, lots and lots of skiing too. Here are its can’t-miss spots. RECOMMENDED:🇦🇹 The best things to do in Vienna🏨 The best hotels in Vienna📍 The best things to do in Salzburg⛷️ The most affordable ski holidays in Europe Kate Mann is a travel writer who has travelled extensively in Austria. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.
Whether you’re here for Oktoberfest or not, Munich packs a punch. This city has everything you need for a city break, and we’d say three days is enough to really get stuck in. And sure, it’s best known for the festival, but there’s plenty more to explore while you’re here. Discover an Olympic park, fantastic museums and even where to drink beer at breakfast (yes, really). Oh, and make sure to keep your eyes peeled when you’re wandering the streets; you’ll spot grand buildings, elegant facades, street art and contemporary architecture, the result of reconstruction following the devastation of World War II. Here are the best things to do in Munich right now. RECOMMENDED:📍 Our guide to where to stay in Munich🍻 The best places to drink beer in Munich🍴 The best restaurants in Munich 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Munich This guide was last updated by Kate Mann, a writer based in Munich. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
Sure, your primary activity in Munich might be sampling Bavarian beer, but don’t forget to check out the food scene here too. If the locals should be known for one thing, it’s not letting you go hungry; particularly when it comes to classic German fare in traditional pubs (think pork and dumplings). Trust us on this one: you’re going to want to leave your tightest trousers at home. But there’s more to sample in this city too, thanks to different international influences and several under-the-radar chefs. In fact, you’ll find everything from Mediterranean to Mexican, Austrian to Asian. Here are our local writer’s favourite restaurants in Munich, right now. RECOMMENDED:🍺 The best places to drink beer in Munich🍷 The best bars in Munich📍 The best things to do in Munich🚂 The best day trips from Munich This guide was recently updated by Kate Mann, a writer based in Munich. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.