Munich at lofty heights: The best roof terraces for drinks and views!

Munich at lofty heights: The best roof terraces for drinks and views!

In recent years, the range of roof terraces in Munich has experienced a real boom. Not only can you enjoy a cool drink above the roofs of the city, but you can also enjoy an impressive view of the breathtaking skyline and the Isar meadows. The cultural roof garden in the former Gasteig has become a popular meeting place where Munich residents gather after a long day to experience the sunset with a spritz. Tourists also show great interest, standing at the balustrade and letting their gaze wander over the city. The many cranes are a clear sign of the constant change in Munich, as Süddeutsche reports.

The atmosphere is relaxed, the conversations are lively. A woman remarks that Munich is doing well financially. Meanwhile, a young man coming down the steps mutters that the view has to be earned. This comment shows that visitors are aware of the certain exclusivity of these places.

Rooftop bars and restaurants are flourishing

But it's not just the cultural roof garden that can boast its roof terrace. More and more rooftop bars and restaurants are opening in Munich and are attracting attention with their special offers. In June 2023, the Mural Farmhouse launched a new roof terrace that impresses with wine, drinks and creative little things from the star kitchen. Among other things, the menu includes delicacies such as flatbread with grilled oyster mushrooms or ceviche. The opening times are comfortable: Monday to Friday from 6 p.m. and on weekends from 2 p.m., but only when the weather is nice. Access to the terrace can be reserved online, and guests can also choose a spot on site according to their mood. However, it should be noted that Locke Hotels ended its collaboration with Mural Farmhouse at the end of April 2025, which makes future developments uncertain, as Isarblog notes.

The gastronomic offerings in the city leave nothing to be desired. The roof terrace in the German Museum, access only with an admission ticket, will soon offer a new café. Those tooWoman in the moonim Deutsches Museum is an address that serves breakfast, lunch and cocktails with a sustainable focus. If you are looking for a Mediterranean touch, you will find it inCloud 6at the Marriott Hotel City West, which offers seasonal snacks with views of the Alps.

Viewpoints and hidden gems

These newly opened roof terraces are not the only viewing options in Munich. The city offers numerous viewpoints that are always worth a visit. These include, among others, theTown hall tower, which is accessible by elevator, as well as the 300 steps of Old Peter, from which the view of the Viktualienmarkt is an experience in itself. Also that oneOlympic mountainand theFröttmaninger Bergguarantee breathtaking panoramas over the city.

In a city where gentrification and change are visible in everyday life, the many new rooftop terraces demonstrate the unstoppable trend of adding height and views to the dining experience. Munich remains a place where enjoyment and views go hand in hand and visitors have a good hand in choosing their favorite places. It remains exciting to see which new places will be added in the future to give Munich residents and their guests unforgettable hours high above the city, according to [München Travel](https://www.muenchen.travel/artikel/stadt-viertel/dachterrassen- Lookouts).