A keepsake of your trip, a souvenir for those who stayed at home: If you come to Munich, you should buy a souvenir. There really is something for everyone in the various souvenir shops – our listicle will help you find the right thing.
“Which Munich football team is world famous? What is the name of this club that holds the records in this country?“ These are lyrics from one of the many fan anthems. With FC Bayern, the “star of the south“, Munich shines in every corner of the world, because there is hardly a better-known football team.
And everything an FCB fan's heart desires can be found in the FC Bayern World in Weinstrasse or in the FC Bayern Store near the medieval Platzl (square). There are autograph cards and jerseys for every generation in all possible sizes. And even those who are fully geared in FCB colours still can find a souvenir, such as a garden gnome doing an overhead kick.
Souvenirs for FC Bayern fans, young players and football enthusiasts are available here.
The shop with the blue awning and yellow lettering in the Fussgängerzone (pedestrian area) looks like it's from another era. Not as if time had stood still, but as if it the clocks were ticking differently. The Bavarian clocks at Max Krug turn to the left – anti-clockwise. Is that what Willy Brandt meant when he said in the 1980s that “the clocks run differently“ in Bavaria? Probably not. The fact that time passes differently in the Max Krug than in the hectic pedestrian area is also evident from the large selection of printed mugs and beer glasses, Jesus figurines, rosaries and other devotional objects as well as nutcrackers and wooden pewter figures. These are timeless souvenirs that you can buy here.
Max Krug is particularly famous for his cuckoo clocks (which rotate clockwise). The wooden works of art in various designs and price ranges hang close together on the wall. Although they originate from the Black Forest in Baden-Wuerttemberg, they are popular souvenirs for international visitors to the state capital. In addition to wall clocks from the Black Forest, there are smoking manikins from the Ore Mountains, pewter jugs from Bavaria and other handicrafts.
Souvenirs for great aunts, nostalgia and craft fans and people who like to drink beer from beautiful glasses are available here.
When Microsoft inventor Bill Gates came to Munich for the 2023 Security Conference, he made sure to make a detour to the Deutsches Museum, one of the biggest science museums in the world. It is famous for its large collection of exhibits from various fields of science and technology. In addition to books, postcards and magnets, the various branches of the museum shop stock real design classics, from stylish to unusual, and innovative decorative objects that are not only pretty but also fulfil a purpose.
For example, AA batteries that can be recharged via a USB port, caps with an integrated LED headlamp or a pretty white tin that catches annoying fruit flies. There are also less unusual but solid souvenirs, such as mugs printed with the periodic table or miniature models of aeroplanes to assemble yourself. Unfortunately, it is not known whether Bill Gates took one of these gadgets with him as a souvenir of his visit.
Souvenirs for all Ada Lovelaces and Albert Einsteins, for stargazers, plane spotters and design lovers with a passion for beautiful knick-knacks can be found here.
In the past, porcelain was known as “white gold“ and was exclusively found in aristocratic residences. It was discovered in China in the 7th century and Marco Polo brought it to Venice in the 13th century. Since then, kings and queens have desired to dine from such fine new crockery, whereas previously they ate – very modestly – from gold or silver plates. In Munich, the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg was founded in 1747 by the Bavarian Elector Max III. Joseph.
Since then, it has been producing high-quality artistic porcelain in collaboration with world-famous designers and artists and moved to the northern roundel of Schloss Nymphenburg (palace) in 1761. Even today, the porcelain is still moulded, turned and painted by hand. The assortment ranges from complete services and individual elegant soup bowls to traditional lion figurines or more playful porcelain mice.
Souvenirs for crown princes, kings of the kitchen and electresses. Here you will find gifts for festive occasions.
The Purity Law is held in high regard in Munich, because beer is part of the city's identity. Alongside the brews of Munich's beer dynasties, there are also young, exciting breweries Craft beer making their mark: The scene that emerged in the USA twenty years ago is also flourishing in Munich. Tilman Ludwig stands out as a young, innovative, and exceptionally talented brewer. Due to the popularity of his creations, ranging from classic Helles to Pilsner and Brown Ale, he joined forces with Maximilian Heisler to open the “Bierkiste“ in 2020.
In this mixture of drinking hall and drinks market, ten craft beer breweries present their complete range in a permanent fridge and new and exciting beers from all over the world are constantly being added. These include Mexican lager with salt, chilli, corn and lime, IPA with raspberries, beer from Estonia, Sierra Nevada and Belgium. The huge variety in the beer crate can be overwhelming, which makes the pub's dual function as a drinking hall particularly appealing – you can sample whatever you want to take home as a souvenir.
Souvenirs for people who collect beer bottle tops like stamps, enjoy tasting hops and are happy to receive messages in bottles.
Englishman Peter Guest studied design in Bournemouth and wanted to explore Europe. He came to Munich in the 1980s and made it his home. Inspired by the Bavarian culture, the artist proudly wears lederhosen and cheerfully speaks Bavarian dialect with a British accent. At his stall at Viktualienmarkt (market), he offers his watercolours featuring the Frauenkirche (cathedral) and the Alpine panorama. The Munich-themed motifs, such as a dachshund in traditional dress or the classic Schuhplattler, are also featured on his tea blends.
There are classic varieties such as Earl Grey – but also more refined blends, for example those infused with a hint of lavender. The flavours range from calming teas to beauty-enhancing blends, although care should be taken when giving them as gifts. In this case, the “I mog di“ (I like you) pack is a safer choice. The sociable artist not only offers art, tea and herbal blends, but also the odd Munich anecdote and titbits of knowledge about the Viktualienmarkt.
Souvenirs for Munich lovers, tea drinkers and art-loving gossip girls are available here.
A pink dachshund wagging its head back and forth. A doormat in the shape of a dog. And a dachshund ball as a tree decoration for Christmas. The Servus Heimat souvenir shop specialises in the Bavarian way of life. This includes the dachshund, which is a popular pet in Munich and is often regarded as the unofficial mascot of the state capital.
But not only short-haired animal lovers find something they like here. There are books, T-shirts, caps and games – all with that special Munich touch. You can also find things you never knew existed. For example, a yodelling machine. A handy blue sound machine that plays various yodelling songs and provides a real entertainment highlight.
Souvenirs for dachshund fans, friends and neighbours are available here.
