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Guests on a bathing jetty at Lake Ammersee in the vicinity of Munich.

LAKE STARNBERGER SEE AND LAKE AMMERSEE – TRIPS TO THE FIVE LAKE REGION

Munich is characterised not only by its many cultural and leisure activities in the city, it is also in the perfect location with…

Munich is characterised not only by its many cultural and leisure activities in the city, it is also in the perfect location with its close proximity to the Alps and some of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria.

Interior view of the Baroque Jesuit Church of St. Michael in Munich.

THE JESUIT CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL

The Jesuit Church of St. Michael was founded as the church of the Jesuit college located in Munich at the time. It is one of the…

The Jesuit Church of St. Michael was founded as the church of the Jesuit college located in Munich at the time. It is one of the first Renaissance churches built north of the Alps and set the trend for baroque church design in southern Germany. The importance of the Catholic faith and teaching are shown not only in the church’s…

Stand of a delicatessen at the Viktualienmarkt in Munich.

The Viktualienmarkt – Munich’s attitude to life

The uniqueness of…

The uniqueness of Munich is the combination of big city life with idyll and tradition. One of the best examples for this special combination is the Viktualienmarkt in Munich.

Moritz's Platzl tip: Get on your bike

Finally May! The sun is shining, the days are getting longer and Munich is showing its best side. For Moritz - Leadership Trainee…

Finally May! The sun is shining, the days are getting longer and Munich is showing its best side. For Moritz - Leadership Trainee in the Logis & Business Development department - this means: get on your bike and let's go! Preferably directly from Marias Platzl. Which routes he particularly likes, why the Ludwigshöhe is his…

Bunch of white asparagus garnished with strawberries.

Enjoy the asparagus season in Munich – with the Platzl Hotels

Same procedure as every year: this year, our beloved asparagus season was officially opened on 3rd of April at the asparagus…

Same procedure as every year: this year, our beloved asparagus season was officially opened on 3rd of April at the asparagus tapping ceremony at the Viktualienmarkt in keeping with Munich tradition – at the end of March, the first spears of asparagus from the German growing region have already been on sale. Due to the frosty…

Platzl Hotels x Kustermann: Quality that connects

Since 1887, the Kustermann patisserie has been a beloved institution in Munich. After taking over the business in 2018, Katharina…

Since 1887, the Kustermann patisserie has been a beloved institution in Munich. After taking over the business in 2018, Katharina Stadler now leads the traditional café with a clear vision: to preserve its artisanal heritage while embracing a forward-looking perspective. We spoke with her about this vision, her passion for…

Christopher's Platzl tip: wild garlic is back!

Spring is here - and with it, a very special ingredient is making its way back into our kitchens: Wild garlic! Whether as pesto,…

Spring is here - and with it, a very special ingredient is making its way back into our kitchens: Wild garlic! Whether as pesto, butter or a fine seasoning in traditional dishes, the green herb brings a wonderfully fresh note to the plate. Our Culinary Management Leadership trainee Christopher is currently cooking in our Ayinger…