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Leadership Trainee Sophia on Food Trends 2026

We live in turbulent times, and many long for comfort, for what they know, appreciate, and love. That’s how the word “Newstalgia”…

We live in turbulent times, and many long for comfort, for what they know, appreciate, and love. That’s how the word “Newstalgia” came about. A combination of the English words “news” and “nostalgia”—so “new” and “nostalgia.” There is no better word to describe the development of food trends for this year.

Lara's tip: Sundays on the ice

January in Munich often feels like a fresh start: the city is quieter, the air is clear, and you have time again for special…

January in Munich often feels like a fresh start: the city is quieter, the air is clear, and you have time again for special moments. Now is the perfect time to discover the sides of Munich that are easily overlooked during the rest of the year.

Visitors park of Munich Airport with various vintage airplanes.

MUNICH AIRPORT VISITOR PARK – ALL ABOUT MUNICH’S TERMINALS

Those looking to enrich their stay at the Platzl Hotel with a special excursion – or who have some time to spare before departure…

Those looking to enrich their stay at the Platzl Hotel with a special excursion – or who have some time to spare before departure or after arrival – will find the Visitor Park at Munich Airport to be a varied and fascinating destination. From the 28-metre-high visitor hill, the lively activity at Munich Airport can be observed…

The in-house gym "Bi PHiT@Platzl" at the Platzl Hotel has various fitness equipment and weights.

Bi PHiT@Platzl 'Functional Training' and wellness

If you regularly read our magazine, you will already be familiar with our fitness partner, Bi PHiT. What began as an internal…

If you regularly read our magazine, you will already be familiar with our fitness partner, Bi PHiT. What began as an internal training programme for our team has evolved into a successful partnership that benefits both our guests and Munich residents.

[Translate to Englisch:] Blick über die Münchner Altstadt mit den Türmen der Frauenkirche vor den Alpen im Hintergrund.

Travel Tips Munich

Whether it's your first trip or a return visit, arriving well prepared allows you to experience the city in a more relaxed and…

Whether it's your first trip or a return visit, arriving well prepared allows you to experience the city in a more relaxed and intense way.

Samira's tip: An evening full of Christmas magic in Munich

Munich during Advent is a fairy tale in gold: the Christmas market on Marienplatz, the romantic Residenz Christmas market—followed…

Munich during Advent is a fairy tale in gold: the Christmas market on Marienplatz, the romantic Residenz Christmas market—followed by festive dining at Pfistermühle. Round off the evening with enchanting Christmas cocktail creations at Josefa.

New Year’s Eve in Munich: The best places for watching the fireworks

Every year, the time has come around again – no sooner have the last delicious Christmas cookies been devoured than the most…

Every year, the time has come around again – no sooner have the last delicious Christmas cookies been devoured than the most joyful evening of the year is upon us: New Year's Eve in Munich.