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Shabbat in Munich

Germany · community hub: Jakobsplatz (city centre) · airport MUC, about 45 min by car. Everything below was checked against the sources on each listing in November 2026; confirm times with the shul before you rely on them.

4 minyanim (4 with times)9 hotels (5 confirmed, 0 guest-reported)5 kosher places (3 sell Shabbat meals)1 mikvahEruv: unknown
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Eruv

Eruv: unknown

Not found online as of Nov 2026 (checked the IKG Rabbinat, prayer-times, Shabbat and visitor pages, Chabad Munich's visitor pages, English and German searches): none mentions an eruv. Do not carry unless the Rabbinat confirms one (+49 89 202400221, rabbinat@ikg-m.de).

Where to stay

Hotel Blauer Bock

Sebastiansplatz 9, 80331 München
Shabbat-ready notes

IKG visitor page lists it as Shabbat-friendly and within walking distance of the main synagogue; Chabad Munich lists it first among hotels near the kosher restaurant. Key type not stated by IKG/Chabad, and Booking.com's facility list shows key card access and an elevator (Nov 2026), so ask for a mechanical key and confirm before booking. About 150 m from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 231780

Pension Seibel

Reichenbachstr. 8, 80469 München
Shabbat-ready notes

Chabad Munich list: no electronic keys, about 5 min to the kosher restaurant/synagogue; also on the IKG Shabbat-friendly hotel list. Guests report no lift, with rooms up to the 4th floor by stairs (TripAdvisor Jan 2026 and Oct 2024; Google review) - ask for a low floor. About 320 m from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 264043 (Chabad list) · +49 89 2319180 (Google Maps, 2026) - try both

Hotel Altmünchen by Blattl (listed by Chabad as Acanthus)

An der Hauptfeuerwache 14, 80331 München
Shabbat-ready notes

Chabad Munich list (as Acanthus; same address and phone): no electronic keys, about 5 min; also on the IKG Shabbat-friendly hotel list. Booking.com lists a lift and 'key access' (not key card) (Nov 2026). About 280 m from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 231880

Hotel Atlanta

Sendlinger Str. 58, 80331 München
Shabbat-ready notes

Chabad Munich list: no electronic keys, about 5 min; also on the IKG Shabbat-friendly hotel list. Booking.com lists a lift (Nov 2026), so ask about stairs for Shabbat. About 275 m from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 263605

Motel One München-Sendlinger Tor

Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 28, 80331 München
Ask for a mechanical key

Not on the IKG or Chabad hotel lists; no Shabbat, key-type or elevator-mode facts in Google or TripAdvisor reviews (checked Nov 2026). Guests report two narrow lifts that queue at breakfast and departure times (TripAdvisor Aug 2026). About 390 m (6 min walk) from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 51777250

Hotel Deutsche Eiche

Reichenbachstr. 13, 80469 München
Ask for a mechanical key

Not on the IKG or Chabad hotel lists; no Shabbat information found. Booking.com lists key card access (Nov 2026) - ask about a mechanical key. Guests report one slow lift that stops only at half-landings (floors 1-2 and 3-4), so rooms on floors 1-4 need steps (TripAdvisor Jul 2026 and Aug 2025). About 390 m (6 min walk) from Ohel Jakob; opposite Pension Seibel on Reichenbachstr. · +49 89 2311660

Hotel Bayerischer Hof

Promenadeplatz 2-6, 80333 München
Ask for a mechanical key

Not on the IKG or Chabad hotel lists; no Shabbat, key or lift information in Google or TripAdvisor reviews (checked Nov 2026). About 650 m (10-11 min walk) from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 21200

Mandarin Oriental, Munich

Neuturmstr. 1, 80331 München
Ask for a mechanical key

Not on the IKG or Chabad hotel lists; no Shabbat information found. Booking.com lists key card access and a lift (Nov 2026); no Shabbat key arrangement in Google or TripAdvisor reviews. About 725 m (about 12 min walk) from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 290980

Hotel Olympic

Hans-Sachs-Str. 4, 80469 München
Shabbat-ready notes

IKG visitor page lists it as Shabbat-friendly and within walking distance of the main synagogue; key type not stated by IKG - ask for a mechanical key (Booking.com lists 'key access', not key card, Nov 2026). About 500 m (7-8 min walk) from Ohel Jakob. · +49 89 231890

Where to daven

Ohel Jakob (IKG main synagogue)

St.-Jakobs-Platz 18, 80331 München
Orthodox

Minyan: Fri Mincha/Maariv 15 min after candle lighting in winter (19:45 summer; Nov 6 candle lighting 16:30, so about 16:45); Shabbat Shacharit 9:00; Shabbat Mincha/Maariv at the same clock time as Friday's candle lighting; weekday Shacharit Mon-Fri 7:30 (Rosh Chodesh/fast days 7:15), Sun and legal holidays 8:00; Sun-Thu Mincha/Maariv 15 min after candle lighting in winter, 19:30 summer. Times can change - confirm with the Rabbinat

Contact: +49 89 202400100 · Rabbinat +49 89 202400221 · rabbinat@ikg-m.de · empfang@ikg-m.de · visitor registration: tfila@ikg-m.de · ikg-m.de

Chabad Lubawitsch Munich (Rabbi Yisroel Diskin)

Prinzregentenstr. 91, 81677 München
Chabad

Minyan: No separate minyan at the Chabad House (2nd floor; call before visiting): Chabad Munich joins Possartstr. 15 for all services - see Possartstrasse entry. Nov 6: candle lighting 16:30, Shabbat ends 17:35

Contact: +49 89 41902812 · chabadmunich.de · contact form chabadmunich.de/tools/feedback.asp

Synagoge Possartstrasse (Chabad, Bogenhausen)

Possartstr. 15, 81679 München
Chabad

Minyan: Fri Mincha/Maariv 15 min after candle lighting in winter (19:30 summer); Shabbat Shacharit 9:30; Shabbat Mincha/Maariv 20 min before sundown; weekday Shacharit Mon-Fri 8:00, Sun and legal holidays 9:00; Sun-Thu Mincha/Maariv about 15 min after candle lighting in winter, 19:45 summer. Chabad asks you to contact them first for the Sun/holiday Shacharit and winter Sun-Thu Mincha

Contact: via Chabad München +49 89 41902812 · chabadmunich.de/tools/feedback.asp

Sha'arei Zion (Synagogue Georgenstrasse, Schwabing; Chabad-run)

Georgenstr. 71, 80798 München
Orthodox

Minyan: Shabbat-only minyan, no weekday services: Fri Mincha/Maariv 15 min after candle lighting in winter (19:45 summer); Shabbat Shacharit 10:00; Shabbat Mincha/Maariv at the same clock time as Friday's candle lighting. Chabad Munich lists it as one of three Orthodox shuls

Contact: Chabad München +49 89 41902812 · IKG +49 89 202400100

Kosher food

Restaurant Einstein (Jewish Community Centre)

St.-Jakobs-Platz 18, 80331 München
meatIKG Munich Rabbinate (glatt, l'mehadrin)Shabbat meals · pre-orderFri closes 14:30

Friday-night Shabbat dinner only for groups of 10+ with advance reservation (not in holiday periods); if fewer register, Chabad says take-away Shabbat food is offered instead - confirm. Closed Saturday. Prices, booking deadline and hotel delivery are not published.

Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00-14:30 (warm kitchen to 14:00); Mon-Thu 18:00-22:30 (warm kitchen to 21:30); closed Sat, Sun and holidays · +49 89 202400332 · Office +49 89 202400333 · restaurant@ikg-m.de · einstein-restaurant.de (online reservation form lists all guest names)

Einstein catering and take-away

St.-Jakobs-Platz 18, 80331 München
cateringIKG Munich RabbinateShabbat meals · pre-orderFri closes 14:30

Take-away orders via the online widget on einstein-restaurant.de; IKG says collect or delivery (Lieferservice), and its visitor page mentions Lieferando. Sonntagsblatt (Apr 2021, lockdown era) reported delivery to hotels of sealed, stamped kosher meals and cholent by advance order; no current Shabbat or hotel-delivery terms or Friday cut-off found - call first. Banquets by email form.

Hours: As restaurant · +49 89 202400332 · Office +49 89 202400333 · restaurant@ikg-m.de · einstein-restaurant.de

Danel Feinkost (kosher butcher and deli)

Prinzregentenstr. 130, 81677 München
groceryIKG Munich RabbinateFri closes 13:00

No Shabbat meals; closed Sat and Sun. Shop Thursday or early Friday; Google reviewers say cash only.

Hours: Mon 9-17; Tue 9-18; Wed 9-19; Thu 9-19 (IKG list: 9-20); Fri 9-13 (Chabad and Google; IKG list says Fri 9-15); closed Sat, Sun · +49 89 669888 · info@danel-feinkost.com · kashrut questions: sbrodman@ikg-m.de

Chabad Munich frozen meals to go

Georgenstr. 71, 80798 München (pickup)
cateringKLBD and KedasiaShabbat meals · pre-order

Frozen double-wrapped meals EUR 13-25, chulent, kigel, gefilte fish, grape juice; Shabbat hot plate rental EUR 20 + EUR 20 deposit. WhatsApp first to confirm pickup time; pickup only, no hotel delivery listed.

Hours: By pickup appointment · WhatsApp +49 176 66848717 · +49 89 41902812 · chabadmunich.de/5933595

Hofpfisterei (IKG-certified products only)

Viktualienmarkt 5, 80331 München (one branch)
bakeryHofpfisterei kosher certificate 2026 (certifier not named online; IKG kosher page links to it); sourdough breads certified since Oct 2000Fri closes 18:00

Chain with many branches; only products on the Hofpfisterei kosher certificate are certified - check hofpfisterei.de before buying. Closed Sunday.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-18:00; Sat 7:30-17:00 (Google, this branch) · +49 89 224109

Mikvah

Mikwe Ohel Jakob (IKG)

St.-Jakobs-Platz 18, 80331 München (basement of the community centre)

Booking: Attendant +49 162 4004849 (phone only; call at least 1 day ahead; no online booking or WhatsApp listed) · Rabbinat +49 89 202400221 · empfang@ikg-m.de

What locals would tell you

  • Ohel Jakob needs advance guest registration: email the IKG guest form (Latin script, one per visitor) with a passport/ID scan and proof of Jewish status to tfila@ikg-m.de. Expect airport-style security and carry your passport. Men cover heads and wear long trousers; women cover shoulders.
  • Shabbat meals: Chabad Munich does NOT run weekly communal meals (occasional family hospitality; ask via +49 89 41902812). Restaurant Einstein serves Friday-night dinner only with 10+ registrations, so organise a group and book early; it is closed on Saturday.
  • Back-up food: Chabad frozen meals (KLBD/Kedasia) by WhatsApp +49 176 66848717, pickup at Georgenstr. 71, hot plate rental EUR 20 + EUR 20 deposit. No hotel delivery is listed, so collect before Shabbat.
  • Winter Fridays are short (candle lighting Nov 6 at 16:30). Einstein lunch ends 14:30 and Danel closes about 13:00 on Friday (IKG list says 15:00); Danel is in Haidhausen/Bogenhausen, away from the centre, so shop Thursday.
  • Stay in the Altstadt/Sendlinger Tor area within a 5-12 minute walk of Jakobsplatz. IKG's visitor page calls Blauer Bock, Altmünchen, Seibel, Atlanta and Olympic Shabbat-friendly; Chabad's list marks Seibel, Altmünchen (ex-Acanthus) and Atlanta as having no electronic keys and Munich Inn and Hilton City as having them. Ask any hotel for a mechanical key. No eruv is confirmed, so do not carry.
  • Hechsher: the IKG Munich Rabbinate certifies Einstein, Danel and listed Hofpfisterei products (kashrut questions: sbrodman@ikg-m.de). No kosher outlet at MUC was confirmed, so bring Shabbat food on arrival.
  • Shabbat morning options: Ohel Jakob 9:00, Possartstr. 9:30 (Chabad joins this minyan), Georgenstr. 71 at 10:00 (Shabbat-only). In winter, Friday-night Mincha at all three is 15 minutes after candle lighting.
  • Lifts and keys: Pension Seibel has no lift (guests report stairs to the 4th floor, TripAdvisor 2024-26), so ask for a low floor; Deutsche Eiche's lift stops at half-landings; Booking.com shows key card access at Blauer Bock, Deutsche Eiche and Mandarin Oriental, so request a mechanical key in writing before booking.
  • Pension Seibel has two published phone numbers (+49 89 264043 on Chabad's list, +49 89 2319180 on Google Maps): try both when asking about a mechanical key.

Seen in older guides, checked Nov 2026: Eclipse Grillbar (Hessstr. 51) and Cafe Schmock: Chabad Munich's kosher page states they are NOT kosher · Synagoge Reichenbachstr. 27: MünchenWiki lists it as a synagogue only 1931-38 and 1947-2006 (so it stopped being one in 2006), and the IKG prayer-times PDF shows no regular minyan there; not listed · Beth Shalom (Steinerstr.): liberal community synagogue per MünchenWiki, not Orthodox; not visited or listed · Stocker's Backstube: appears on the IKG kosher page only via Hofpfisterei's 2026 kosher certificate link; no shop address or hours found, and Google shows only Hofpfisterei branches · Sephardic minyan: not found online as of Nov 2026 (checked the IKG Rabbinat, prayer-times and visitor pages, Chabad Munich, MünchenWiki, Google Places, German and Hebrew searches); ask the Rabbinat on +49 89 202400221 · Coucou Food Market (Jewish Museum cafe, St.-Jakobs-Platz 16): no hechsher found · Hotel Daheim (Schiller Str. 20): on Chabad's list as no electronic keys, but Google now shows Maison Schiller at this address, so not listed · Munich Inn (Goethestr. 15) and Hilton City: Chabad's list says they use electronic keys, so not listed · Chabad House at Luitpoldstr. 10 (IKG visitor page): Chabad Munich's own pages give Prinzregentenstr. 91, which is kept · Shul count: Chabad Munich's Synagogues menu (read 2 Nov 2026) lists exactly three synagogues (Ohel Jakob, Possartstrasse, Sha'arei Zion), and its Sha'arei Zion page says 'Currently there are only Minyanim on Shabbat'; the fourth shul entry here, the Chabad House at Prinzregentenstr. 91, has no separate minyan

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