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Beach 38° is basically an old industrial complex near Ostbahnhof filled with sand, heaters and beach volleyball nets.

It’s really a lot of fun and playing there when it’s cold and raining outside this is like entering another world. While around € 40 per hour might sound like a lot, it’s not that bad since you’ll be dividing this by at least four. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, balls can be rented on site if needed. Plus, there’s some decent food and drinks at the “beach” to relax afterwards – if you don’t want to stay, you can just as well head over to nearby O Castelo for some Portuguese treats.

For those who are into climbing, there’s a boulder hall next door that I haven’t been to yet, since I am a lot more into sports involving a ball.

Hint: If you can’t get a reservation because all courts are booked, try Roberto Beach in Aschheim next to the Wakeboard lift (Erding-bound S2). It’s more remote and I think a little pricier but still a good alternative to not playing at all.

Canapé is an odd place. Located just off the Lehel subway exit, it is surrounded by relatively upscale and fancy shops and restaurants. This tiny bistro and deli store however has remained decidedly down-to-earth and old-fashioned.

The interior is scarce, but the food is just awesome: Several types of roasted meat, salmon, antipasti of all sorts. And I’m talking antipasti that can’t be found in any supermarket, like squash or parsnip (I think that was parsnip…). You can basically make your sandwich, which is 4-5 Euro apiece. For about the same you can also order warm meals, usually involving pasta and some seasonal ingredients.

I used to work right around the corner and come here almost daily. When I came back here after being abroad for over a year, almost nothing had changed. The elderberry lemonade is dead cheap and delicious (0.90 Euro a glass) and Canapé is still flocked by the many people working in that area. So it’s not uncommon that the always friendly owner runs out of bread around two in the afternoon, meaning it’s absolutely advisable to go there early!

Viktualienmarkt, the famous food market in the city center, is great and all but it is loud, expensive and packed. Just as its larger sibling downtown, Elisabethmarkt is a permanent market, meaning the vendors have their own stands which look like miniature houses.

Elisabethmarkt always seems sort of busy, also thanks to the many students of the nearby high school. However, it really stayed a chill neighborhood market with exceptional food. I like the Spanish deli best – lots of wine, Iberic ham and chorizo. Elisabethmarkt is also one of the best places to get fresh fish or poultry.

The market is – more than anything else – perfect to grab some snacks or hang out at. The Milchhäusl not only shows soccer games inside, it also has great deals like Weißwurst breakfast at just under 1 Euro per sausage. So if you are into really good food and have a morning to spend or are just looking for super fresh produce and meat, go here.

Tresznjewski is a bar slash cafe I’ve ignored for years. It is located next to the Pinakotheken and between two universities, so it’s always flocked with people. I’ve walked past this place where almost everyday countless people are sunbathing with a coffee or – more likely – a beer in their hands. Most of them are probably artists or students, because let’s face it, who can afford to get day-drunk at 11:00 on a weekday?

In hindsight I am wondering how I could be that ignorant not to try that one out. I’ll just blame the almost unspeakable name. Tresznjewski is a typical brasserie, serving solid and rich food (burgers, steaks, pasta), good breakfasts and one of my favorite beers from Bavaria – Ayinger (love the Bräuweisse, a fruity wheat beer).

The atmosphere inside is nice with high ceilings and lots of dark wood. However, sitting outside in a tiny chair on the sidewalk is so much better. At least when the sun is out.

One of my favorite places in Munich is the Olympiapark – and when I am there, I almost always stop by the BMW World, which serves as a museum and delivery center for the car maker.

Ever since they started building this thing, I’ve been strangely drawn to it. I do like BMWs as cars, but I wouldn’t consider myself a fan. The museum is just a cool place to have a coffee, enjoy the architecture (check out some good shots on flickr) and see some nice cars on the way.

Beside the latest and greatest, there are always some vintage models on display. Also you get to play around with a couple exhibition items explaining the technology behind some of BMW’s new features.

Admission is free, and there is a lot of other stuff to do around it, like having lunch at the rotating restaurant inside the Olympic tower or just exploring the park.