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Top Ice cream shop in Munich

Discover top-rated ice cream shop, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Munich.

19 Listed places
4.5 average across 19 rated listings
Fraunhoferstraße 42 • Rosenheimer Str. 14 • Theresienstraße 46
Free entry; pay per gelato, dessert or drink ordered, with current prices displayed at the shop. – Free entry; ice cream, chocolate, and gifts priced separately in-store
Popular Neighborhoods:
Fraunhoferstraße 42 Rosenheimer Str. 14 Theresienstraße 46 Amalienstraße 91 Lenbachpl. 7

Ballabeni Icecream Werkstatt

Seidlstraße 28
Famous for: Fresh Munich-made gelato served directly from machines, plus ice-cream courses and event catering.

Fresh gelato served directly from machines at Ballabeni’s Seidlstraße workshop, with ice-cream courses, catering and party boxes in Munich.

Foodies Families with Kids Couples

Bayerische Eismanufaktur

Oettingenstraße 42A
Famous for: House-made gelato, especially salt caramel and quark-orange, beside Munich’s Englischer Garten.

House-made gelato, salt caramel and quark-orange flavors, crêpes, coffee and cocktails by Munich’s Englischer Garten on Oettingenstraße.

Foodies Couples Families with Kids

Chocolaterie Beluga – Marienplatz-Untergeschoss

Marienplatz Untergeschoss
Famous for: Handmade own-brand chocolate, espresso drinks and a practical underground location beneath Munich’s Marienplatz.

Handmade Beluga chocolate, espresso and cappuccino in the underground concourse beneath Marienplatz, steps from Munich’s old-town sights.

Chocolate Lovers First-Time Munich Visitors Commuters

Chocolaterie Beluga – Viktualienmarkt 6

Viktualienmarkt 6
Famous for: Alcohol-infused hot chocolate, pralines and truffles in Munich’s historic Viktualienmarkt food market.

Visit Chocolaterie Beluga at Viktualienmarkt 6 in Munich for pralines, truffles, ice cream and indulgent hot chocolate with a spirited twist.

Chocolate lovers Foodies Couples

chokoin

Nordendstraße 52
Famous for: Handcrafted Chocolate, Gourmet Selection, Relaxing Atmosphere

Chokoin is a haven for chocolate lovers, offering handcrafted chocolates and a relaxing gallery experience.

Chocoholics Treat Seekers Gift Shoppers

Cremagelato

Notburgastraße 4
Famous for: Italian-style gelato and sundaes made with traditional recipes and no artificial additives or colorings.

Cremagelato in Munich’s Nymphenburg district makes Italian gelato and sundaes from traditional recipes, without artificial additives or colors.

Families with kids Gelato enthusiasts Nymphenburg sightseers

Eis – Ice cream – Gelato

Schellingstraße 48
Famous for: Handcrafted ice cream and gelato on Schellingstraße in Munich’s university and museum district.

Stop for ice cream at Schellingstraße 48 in Munich’s Maxvorstadt, close to Museum Brandhorst, the Pinakothek museums, and tram connections nearby.

Ice cream enthusiasts Museum visitors Families exploring Maxvorstadt

eisbrunnen – Plant-based Creamery

Lenbachpl. 7
Famous for: Homemade, premium vegan ice cream with a deliberately rich and creamy dairy-free texture in Munich.

Taste 100% plant-based, homemade premium ice cream at eisbrunnen on Schleißheimer Straße in Munich’s Maxvorstadt, near Hohenzollernplatz.

Vegans Ice Cream Lovers Foodies

Eiscafé Eismeer

Pestalozzistraße 21
Famous for: Handmade natural ice cream with seasonal classic and vegan flavors in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel.

Handmade natural ice cream in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel, with up to 128 seasonal classic and vegan flavors, terrace seating and late takeaway.

Foodies Couples Families with Kids

Eiscafé Sarcletti

Nymphenburger Str. 155
Famous for: Handmade Italian-style ice cream, Eisbecher and in-house cakes at Munich’s historic Rotkreuzplatz gelateria.

Historic Neuhausen gelateria by Rotkreuzplatz, serving handmade ice cream, Eisbecher, coffee and cakes from its own confectionery since 1879.

Gelato lovers Dessert-focused foodies Families with Kids

Gelateria Adria

Türkenstraße 59
Famous for: Italian-style gelato with fresh ingredients, creamy texture and late opening hours in Maxvorstadt.

Italian-style gelato on Türkenstraße in Maxvorstadt, with creamy recipes, fresh ingredients and late-night hours near Munich’s museums.

Gelato fans Museum visitors Evening strollers

iceDate – The vegan organic Eismanufaktur

Amalienstraße 91
Famous for: Organic vegan ice cream sweetened with dates and made with cashew cream rather than dairy.

iceDate on Amalienstraße 91 makes organic vegan ice cream with dates, cashews and no additives, near Munich’s LMU and Siegestor.

Vegans Health-Conscious Travelers Dessert Lovers

NICE – Finest Ice-Cream & Coffee

Garchinger Str. 24
Famous for: Rotating natural-ingredient ice cream, vegan treats and coffee in Munich’s Schwabing-Freimann district.

NICE in Munich’s Schwabing-Freimann pairs rotating natural-ingredient ice cream, vegan options and coffee near U6 Freimann.

Sweet Tooths Coffee Lovers Vegan Travelers

Punto Gelato

Schwanthalerstraße 131
Famous for: Artisanal Italian-style gelato and late-evening sweet stops in Munich’s Westend.

Punto Gelato on Schwanthalerstraße in Munich’s Westend makes artisan Italian-style gelato, with late daily hours near Augustiner Bräustuben.

Foodies Dessert Lovers Families with Kids

The Crazy Ice-cream Maker

Fraunhoferstraße 42
Famous for: Experimental Munich gelato featuring beer ice, Currywurst-inspired flavors and inventive dessert-style scoops.

Experimental gelato in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel, known for beer ice, Currywurst creations and rotating dessert-inspired scoops.

Adventurous Foodies Dessert Lovers Couples
Planning guide

Ice cream shop in Munich: plan your visits

Browse ice cream shop in Munich and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

Group shops by location, check the opening hours for your travel dates and compare return conditions before buying. Verify any visitor tax-refund requirements with the retailer and the relevant customs authority.

Areas recorded in the listings

  • Fraunhoferstraße 42: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Rosenheimer Str. 14: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Theresienstraße 46: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Amalienstraße 91: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Lenbachpl. 7: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for ice cream shop in Munich.

Compare stores

Check stock, branch location, opening hours and return conditions before making a special trip.

Check the final price

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Confirm promotion dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring ice cream shop in Munich.

Where are the best areas for shopping in Munich?

For shopping in Munich, compare individual stores and their locations. Neighborhood labels in the sampled records: Fraunhoferstraße 42, Rosenheimer Str. 14, Theresienstraße 46, Amalienstraße 91, Lenbachpl. 7.

Are shops open on Sundays in Munich?

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How does tax-free shopping work for visitors in Munich?

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When do the biggest sales take place in Munich?

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