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THE CLOUD by Käfer

Inside Munich's BMW Welt, Jens Madsen presents contemporary international cuisine through his "Culinary Nomadism" concept. It holds two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Germany.

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THE CLOUD by Käfer is a restaurant located at Am Olympiapark 1, Munich, 80809, Germany. Its cuisine centres on contemporary and international cooking, and it was awarded two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Germany. [1][2]

The Inspectors' View

Jens Madsen serves his "Culinary Nomadism" menu inside BMW Welt, pairing local ingredients with culinary traditions from different regions. The inspectors note that the theme changes with the seasons and describe a menu inspired by East and South African flavours. [1]

Dishes & Specialties

  • An eight-course tasting menu of top-quality produce; each year the spotlight shifts to a specific world region, evolving with the seasons
  • The current menu, inspired by the chef's own trip to Africa, explores the flavours of East and South Africa
  • Alongside wine, truly fantastic alcohol-free pairings
  • Service from a well-staffed front-of-house team led by restaurant manager Mona Röthig (previously at Tantris Maison Culinaire) and sommelier Luigi Pecchia [1]

Awards

Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Germany. [2]

Practical Information

  • Address: Am Olympiapark 1, Munich, 80809, Germany
  • Getting there: inside the architecturally impressive BMW Welt
  • Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 19:00–00:00; closed Monday and Sunday
  • Price range: €€€€
  • Facilities: airy, light and minimalist interior with upscale design; a large glass façade looks out over BMW Welt, and an illuminated cloud floating in the middle of the room reflects the movement and evolution of the food [1]

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  1. THE CLOUD by Käfer - MICHELIN Guide · MICHELIN Guide ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩
  2. Alle Sternerestaurants – MICHELIN Guide Deutschland 2026 · MICHELIN Guide · 2026-06-23 ↩ ↩