If you want to save money, you should probably avoid Munich—at least that’s the stereotype. But you can actually get around our city quite affordably and even experience many things for free. With this mulled wine, however, the Munich stereotype unfortunately rings true—not only in terms of price, but also when it comes to the ingredients. Germany’s most expensive mulled wine is served in the city on the Isar because of one very special ingredient.
Fine wine in a hot drink
If you want to try Germany’s most expensive mulled wine, you’ll have to stop by the Sofitel at the main train station. Every year, they set up their own little Christmas hut there—complete with a 16-meter-tall Christmas tree—where you can treat yourself to a cup. You’ll shell out a hefty 18€ at the stand for a cup of this drink, so be sure to savor it with particular reverence. After all, this isn’t your ordinary mulled wine, like the kind you’d find at any other Christmas market. Instead, the white version here is refined with Perrier-Jouët champagne.
Since the champagne can’t withstand heat, the staff adds it just before serving. What’s more, you won’t get the usual mulled wine cup that you have to return afterward. Instead, you’ll receive a mug that features a new design every year—and you’re officially allowed to keep it. The idea behind the champagne mulled wine is also to combine the hotel’s French concept with German Christmas market culture.
More Affordable Alternatives
Even if you’re not really in the mood for Germany’s most expensive mulled wine, a visit to the Sofitel is still worth it. In addition to the luxury version, they also offer regular mulled wine, which you can get for €8 a cup. If you don’t drink alcohol, you can get kids’ punch for the same price. If that’s still too expensive for you, you’re better off at the city’s other Christmas markets, where prices are expected to range from €5 to €7 this year. And if you just can’t get enough mulled wine, you should definitely stop by the Mulled Wine Festival in Bogenhausen. There, you’ll find over 20 varieties of this delicious hot drink, so you can sample every flavor imaginable.
