This shopping zone in central Munich is a complete pedestrian zone and is just a few steps away from the Hauptbahnhof. Modern stores like Zara, H&M, C&A, Mango, Karstadt, Kaufhof, Zero and many more are located here. Street side vendors selling flowers, fruits, vegetables, roasted nuts, souvenirs add a different charm to the place. Numerous outdoor cafes allow you to take a break between your shopping, sit and watch people or just admire the architectural splendor of the surrounding buildings.

The Sendlinger Strasse is one of the oldest shopping streets of Munich, located in the heart of the city in the Aldstat or the Old Town. A pedestrian zone, this street is home to smaller shops selling antiques, handicrafts, books and jewelry. Most of these shops are family owned enterprises that have survived for generations. The street starts at Sendlinger Tor and connects is to the Marienplatz.

The Viktualienmarkt is located a few meters away from Marienplatz in Munich. It is a daily open air farmers market that consists of stalls selling flowers, vegetables, fruit and meat.
The first central market of Munich was in Marienplatz. As the city prospered, the square became too small for the growing number of shops. King Maximilian of Bavaria decided to demolish the nearby Heiliggeist charitable hospital to provide a larger space for the market. At the time the square was called Marktplatz. The name was later changed to Viktualienmarkt. Viktuel is the Latin word for food. Halls were added as the city grew richer and separate pavilions for fish, fowl, meat and bakery items were installed. The bombs of World War II almost completely destroyed the market. It was rebuilt after the war by the city authorities, and fountains and other decorative elements were added to make it more attractive. Today, Viktualienmarkt has over 140 shops selling gourmet food, exotic fruit cheeses, pastries, sausages and venison. There are beer gardens within the market, too. Folk events, like dances, music performances, Brewer’s Day, Gardener’s Day celebrations, a special event marking the opening of the asparagus season, a summer festival and the Shrove Tuesday dance of the Market women, take place here throughout the year. From 1975, it has been a pedestrian zone and a popular meeting place for locals and visitors.

Marienplatz is the most famous Christmas market in Munich. The market is abuzz every year between the first advent and Christmas Eve and is a favorite with the tourists. It surpasses others with the abundance of traditional Christmas items, food, and woodcarvers' stands. In recent years, there has not been much snow at market time but the atmosphere is always very special.

The western portion of Maximilianstrasse is a shopping street in the city centre of Munich. The place is well known for luxury boutiques, jewelry stores and designer shops. Famous brands like Gucci, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Versace and other big names have their presence here.

Wittelsbacherplatz is a Christmas market for those who want to try something different. The atmosphere is unique and transports you back to the middle ages. The atmosphere here is reflective of a traditional Bavarian Christmas fair. Authentic handmade goods, pigs on a spit and roasted game give the market the character of a medieval village. Impromptu performances by jesters, jugglers and musicians make for an enchanting atmosphere.