Lara's tip: Sundays on the ice

What does an ideal January morning in Munich look like for you?

Definitely Sundays at the ‘Prinze’. That's when the Prinzregentenstadion turns into a ballroom. Warm-up starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by waltz and tango lessons – right on the ice. It's a completely different feeling from classical dance lessons, much easier and more playful. And best of all, the lessons are free and take place in almost any weather. You just need to be able to skate forwards and backwards safely.

What makes this experience so special for you?

The moment when everyone dances the traditional ‘Münchner Dipferl’ together. You form a long chain and glide across the ice to the rhythm – it's pure Munich joie de vivre. There's something nostalgic about it, almost cinematic. And at the same time, it's a wonderful start to the day because you're moving, laughing and just having fun. 

Where else in Munich is good for ice skating?

Munich has a lot to offer in winter. In addition to the Prinze, there is the Olympia Ice Sports Centre, which is perfect for anyone who likes to be active or simply enjoys having plenty of space for ice skating. When it gets really cold, the lakes sometimes freeze over. The Nymphenburg Palace Canal and Kleinhesseloher See in the English Garden are particularly popular then. But of course, you should only go on the ice when it's officially open.

And how does your perfect winter Sunday continue after that?

I'm always really hungry after dancing. That's why I like to go straight to Ayinger am Platzl. It's perfect because it's cosy, warm and typically Munich. A hearty lunch – perhaps roast pork or a seasonal delicacy – is just the thing after exercising on the ice. And if you prefer something lighter or vegetarian, you'll always find something to suit you there.

Do you have any other tips for how to spend the afternoon?

Yes – and it's really relaxing: a short tram tour through Munich. Many people know tram 19, which runs right across the city. But my favourite is tram 21, especially the route from the main station to the east station. You sit in the warm, have the best view and pass some really beautiful spots. Along the way, you can see the Deutsches Museum, the Isar, the Maximiliansanlagen and many typical Munich streets. It's like a little city tour – only without the stress and completely individual. If you like it really cosy, grab a coffee to go from Josefa for the ride.