The people of Munich are an active bunch and love to be out in the fresh air. In spring they get on their bikes, in summer they go swimming in the lake, and hiking is possible all year round. Some might think that it’s too cold to be active outdoors, at least in winter, but they’d be wrong. From classic skiing and cross-country skiing in the middle of the city to ice skating, the average Munich resident enjoys every winter sport imaginable. And because the standard range of activities isn’t wide enough, curling has become another popular seasonal activity over the years. Whether with your friends or your work colleagues for team building, Munich offers plenty of places where you can burn off some energy.
Hirschgarten
€38 per hour, €5 per curling stone
The royal Hirschgarten is a particularly popular meeting place in summer to enjoy a beer and a snack. In winter, however, people gather here for curling. You can put your skills to the test on a total of nine natural ice rinks . Afterwards, you can warm up with a hot drink at the outdoor fireplace bars or do a few laps on the ice rink. One hour of curling in the Hirschgarten costs €38 plus €5 per curling stone.
Nockherberg
From €59 per hour
The Nockherberg beckons and entices with its winter festival. Here you can still feel a little of the magic of Advent as you stroll through the winter market and enjoy a cup of mulled wine. When it comes to curling, you can choose between a casual game or a real tournament with a referee. The referee keeps track of your points and even presents the winning team with a trophy at the end! As a reward, treat yourself to a Feuerzangenbowle(fire tongs punch) afterwards.
Alte Utting
From €41.48 per hour
Come aboard the Starfleet and gather for curling on the Alte Utting. Have fun with your friends on the 8-meter-long curling rink while sipping organic mulled wine. After your game, you can either warm up by the large fire pit or sit inside the ship and enjoy a little maritime flair in the middle of Bavaria. As always, you can also look forward to a varied cultural program on the Alte Utting.
Woman in the Moon
€70 for one hour, €130 for two hours
You can curling above the rooftops of the city on Munich’s largest rooftop terrace. The Frau im Mond at the Deutsches Museum offers winter fun for up to eight people. From up here, you have a magnificent view of the Isar River and the bridges. To make your game a little more fun, you can order mulled wine and punch by the liter for €25 and €15 respectively.
Prinzregentenstadion
€55 per hour until 2 p.m., €75 per hour after 2 p.m.
The Prinzregentenstadion is particularly popular for ice skating and also offers you the opportunity to learn ice dancing for free on Sundays. But you can also arrange to go curling here. Each booking includes eight ice sticks and a block, but you can also bring your own ice sticks. If you want to go ice skating after your game, you have to pay for this separately.
Nymphenburg Palace Canal
$4 for four hours until 5 p.m., $5 for four hours after 5 p.m.
When the weather is so cold that the Nymphenburg Palace Canal freezes over, you not only have the opportunity to go ice skating, but you can also try your hand at curling. Nowhere else can you enjoy this activity at such a reasonable price . Until 5 p.m., you pay just €4 for four hours, and after 5 p.m., it’s €5. Rental sticks cost €3, and mulled wine is available for an unbeatable €3.50. Thanks to floodlights, the fun doesn’t stop after sunset. The downside is that you can only play here when the ice is thick enough. Be sure to always wait for official approval and never step onto the ice on your own.