Munich stag weekend guide

MUNICH STAG WEEKEND GUIDE: Planning a stag getaway? Guest writer Jessica Lambert explains why you should consider Munich.

The capital of Bavaria, Munich maintains an endearing contradiction between its traditional, folksy past and its world-class economic present and future. The classic “lederhosen” are still part of the city’s attire, albeit for entertainment purposes, whilst BMW and Siemens are amongst just a couple of the prominent industries created here. These differing characteristics are charmingly juxtaposed, making Munich one of the most interesting and rewarding cities to visit.
When it comes to deciding on what to do for a Munich stag weekend you’re likely to be distracted by the city’s inherent beer culture, offering numerous beer gardens around every corner. However, with its close proximity to the snowy capped mountains of the Alps, much of the city boasting stunning Baroque and Rococo architecture, plus some of the best galleries in Europe, there is much more to discover.

Seeing the City

With it's beer gardens, festivals and inspring cultural scene, Munich has become one of Europe's most popular cities for stag parties.

If you can drag yourselves away from the lure of the beer gardens on offer throughout the city then you’ll find grand palaces, beautiful Baroque castles and churches, along with some of the best art in museums and galleries anywhere in Europe.

Simply wandering around Marienplatz, the main square that lies in the centre of the city, will provide a feast for your eyes of historical architecture, along with shops to browse in and cafes to sit back and people watch in. Marienplatz is a good place to start as almost everything worth seeing is within walking distance from here. If you have the energy it’s also worth climbing the 306 steps to the top of Munich’s oldest church, St Peters, where you’ll get the best views of the city.

There are so many museums in Munich that considering the amount of time you will inevitably dedicate to beer gardens on a stag weekend, you probably won’t have the time or the inclination to visit them all.
If you only have time for one though, then the Deutsches Museum should be a priority.
The world’s largest science and technology museum, it’s packed full of vintage planes, cars, boats and all sorts of other mechanical marvels making it a great one to visit with the guys.

If, however, museums aren’t your thing then make the journey up to the Olympic Park where Munich held the Olympics in 1979. The views of the Alps over the city skyline are spectacular on a clear day.
For more relaxed sightseeing, the Viktualienmarkt, a farmers' market, is great for spending a couple of hours casually wandering around and being tempted by the delicious foods on offer, from cheeses, breads and meats, to pastries and snacks. Plus, there are plenty of places to sit and watch the hustle and bustle of it all, cold beer in one hand and a weisswurst in the other; a delicious sausage served with a sweet mustard sauce and a Bavarian style pretzel.

Beer Culture

A group enjoying a few drinks in a beer garden on a Munich stag weekend.

As you will find in most German cities, beer is an essential part of experiencing the local culture, so you can’t visit Munich without joining the locals at the most famous brewery in Germany, Hofbräuhaus. A visit to this huge beer hall makes for a great evening out as you’ll also get to listen to traditional Bavarian music of the “oompah” bands and enjoy food to wash the beer down with.
If you’re visiting Munich during the summertime then the Englischer Garten (English Garden) is a must. One of the largest public gardens in the world, these gardens are free to visit, however the real bonus is that in the heart of them lies Munich’s second biggest beer garden with the capacity to seat 7,000 beer drinkers.
If sitting around and drinking beer isn’t your thing and you’d prefer a big night out then there are some great modern clubs playing a diverse range of music for all tastes. For these, head to Haidhausen, the district where you’ll find the best clubs and nightlife.

Oktoberfest

Best buddies, bee and flirting - The ultimate Munich stag weekend would have to include a visit to the Oktoberfest.

This renowned German beer festival originally began as a celebration of the marriage between Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen Hildburghausen back in October 1810. However, it wasn’t until 1896 when breweries saw an opportunity to expand on the festival that the huge beer tents were built which makes Oktoberfest the beer festival that it is today.
So, for just over two weeks in September and October, Munich is transformed into beer festival heaven. Huge beer tents are put up by the major breweries, in which bands play and pretty German barmaids serve endless mugs of beer. There’s also a host of entertainment from fairground rides to food stalls.

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