Dog Friendly Munich
- fajndogwear
- Feb 18
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 2
Dog Friendly Munich Bars and Restaurants:
Bodhi (traditional Bavarian cuisine but all vegan!)
Viktualienmarkt
Dog Friendly Munich Activities:
Old town (Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Residenz Munich, Hofgarten)
Englischer Garten
Our Journey
Train from Bruges to Brussels (1 hour)
Brussels to Frankfurt (3.5 hours)
Frankfurt to Munich (3.5 hours)
Dog ticket required in Belgium
Dog ticket required in Germany (half the cost of an adult ticket!). We risked it and didn’t buy it as it would be £100s given the length of our journey!
DAY 1 - Vegan Bavarian Food
After a couple of days in Bruges, Munich was our next stop on our interrail trip! Three trains and roughly 9 hours later, including a manic and unbearably hot one-hour stopover at Frankfurt HBF—we arrived in Munich in the early evening.
(Tip: If possible, avoid long stops at Frankfurt station. It’s one of the busiest we encountered, surprisingly lacking in refreshment options, and the surrounding area has a notoriously sketchy reputation. Thankfully, we’d been warned by a fellow traveler on the train and were prepared!)
Eager to make the most of our time in Munich, we freshened up and headed straight out into the late summer heat for dinner at Bodhi, an entirely vegan Bavarian restaurant in the Kazmairstrasse district. Though we didn’t have a reservation, we were lucky to be seated straight away - it was popular so we would definitely advise booking in advance if you plan to visit!
We sat outside, but the restaurant is dog-friendly indoors too, and it’s a great choice if you’re looking for a plant-based twist on Bavarian cuisine. (Finding traditional vegetarian options beyond fried cheese in central Europe can be tricky, but Bodhi was a fantastic exception!)
After a long day of traveling, we called it an early night to rest up for a full day of exploring.
DAY 2
We kicked off our second day in Munich with an early start, heading towards the Altstadt (Old Town) and straight to Schmalznudel - Cafe Frischhut, a traditional Bavarian café and bakery on the edge of the Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s famous outdoor food market. Known for its freshly fried pastries made right in front of you, it was the perfect spot for a quick breakfast. (Tip: It’s cash-only, so be sure to have some change on hand!)
From there, we wandered through Viktualienmarkt towards Marienplatz, following the cobbled streets past historic landmarks like the Neues Rathaus, St. Peter’s Church, and the Frauenkirche. The architecture is incredible, though unfortunately, many of the buildings, including the main Neues Rathaus, were covered in scaffolding. Since dogs aren’t allowed in the various towers, we missed out on the panoramic city views!
Next, we visited Residenz Munich, the former royal palace, now home to several museums and beautiful courtyards. From there, we walked through the Hofgarten, a stunning Italian Renaissance-style garden with a grand central pavilion.
By midday, the heat was setting in, so we made our way to Englischer Garten, one of the largest urban parks in the world, to find some shade, cool off, and watch the famous Eisbach surfers. The Eisbach, a man-made river running through the park, has an artificial wave where surfers ride year-round- it’s such a surreal sight in the middle of the city!
We continued through the park, stopping at the Chinesischer Turm beer garden, a huge open-air spot beneath an impressive wooden pagoda. With over 7,000 seats, it’s one of the biggest beer gardens in Munich—perfect for grabbing a stein and some food. (Tip: When you buy a beer, keep your token! You’ll get €1 back when you return your glass.)
After a few Helles, we strolled back through the park, letting Nora off-lead to enjoy the open space. We found a shallow section of the river where both people and dogs were swimming. With a little persuasion, Nora waded into the crystal-clear water - a refreshing break in the 30°C heat! Englischer Garten ended up being our favourite spot in Munich. It’s such a peaceful escape from the city, with so much to see and do.
The rest of the day was dedicated to food (and beer). Our next stop was the Hofbrauhaus , Munich’s (in)famous beer hall, where we managed to get a seat in the outdoor courtyard. Steins arrived instantly, and we dug into some Bavarian dishes, including Kalte Gurkensuppe mit Dill (cold cucumber and dill soup) and Spätzle—both amazing.
Hofbräuhaus is dog-friendly inside and out, and plenty of other dogs were there cooling off in the shade with us. The beer hall’s historic interior is stunning, but it was far too hot to sit inside, so we only had a quick wander through before heading out.
Later, we returned to Viktualienmarkt hoping to grab some food from the stalls—only to find that they close earlier than their official 8 PM closing time. Thankfully, the central beer garden stays open late and also serves great Bavarian food, so we settled in there for the evening.
Although we had less than had 48 hours in Munich, it left us wanting to come back—especially to explore more of Englischer Garten and visit Olympiapark.
Next stop…Salzburg!
Any questions about our time in Munich? Just drop a comment in at the bottom of this blog and we will try to answer!
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