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Munich

Munich blends royal grandeur with beer-hall warmth and Alpine air.

Local time: UTC+1
Population: 1.5M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Very expensive

Food$$$$$About $75 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $226 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $18.3 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇪🇺 EUR =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

MUCMunich International AirportMain hub, about 28 km northeast of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
S-Bahn S1 or S8Hauptbahnhof / city centre	€14.30	40-50 min
Needs a 5-zone ticket; runs every 15 min and through the night.
Group day ticketCity centre	€30.50	40-50 min
Good value for 2-5 adults.
TaxiHauptbahnhof	€106	35-50 min
Fixed fare; traffic can be heavy.
Uber / BoltCity centre	€70-110	35-50 min
Prices vary with demand.

FMMMemmingen AirportRyanair's 'Munich West', about 110 km west.

How	Cost	Time
Shuttle bus + trainMunich Hauptbahnhof	€20-30	2-2.5 hr
Bus to Memmingen station, then hourly train.
Ryanair direct busMunich	check locally	2 hr
Runs only with some flights.
TaxiMunich centre	€200-250	1.5-2 hr
Expensive; train is better.

FRAFrankfurt AirportIntercontinental gateway, about 300 km northwest.

How	Cost	Time
Direct trainMunich Hauptbahnhof	€60-120	3 hr 30 min
Book ahead for cheaper fares.
TaxiMunich centre	€500+	3.5-4 hr
Not practical; take the train.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Munich

Getting around

U-Bahn and S-Bahn for most trips; the centre is walkable.

Metro ★S-Bahn links the airport and main stations; U-Bahn covers north-south routes. One ticket works across S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram and bus. Validate before travel or risk a €60 fine.
BusBuses fill outer gaps. Same ticket as trains and trams.
TramTrams circle the inner city and reach Nymphenburg Palace.
Taxi / ride appsTaxis are metered; Uber and Bolt operate in Munich.
Rental carFine on the fringes but ring roads are often congested. Use Park & Ride for day trips.
Walking ★The centre is walkable and bike-friendly, with many cycle paths.

Recommended stay★ 2 nights (3 days)

Two nights covers the Altstadt, the Residenz and the main museums; add a third for a day trip to the Alps or a palace.

Best for

CultureMarienplatz, the Residenz and the big museums.

Weather by month

4°-3°Jan🌧 14d

7°-1°Feb🌧 12d

10°0°Mar🌧 12d

14°4°Apr🌧 13d

18°8°May🌧 16d

23°13°Jun🌧 15d

24°14°Jul🌧 14d

24°14°Aug🌧 14d

19°10°Sep🌧 12d

15°7°Oct🌧 11d

9°1°Nov🌧 12d

6°-1°Dec🌧 13d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Temperate continental climate: cold winters, warm summers and rain spread through the year.

Best time: May to SeptemberHighs of 18–24°C. Best for parks, beer gardens and day trips.
Cold wintersDecember to February highs of 4–7°C and lows near -3 to -1°C. Snow is possible; pack a warm coat.
Rain all yearAbout 11–16 rain days every month. May is wettest. Carry a small umbrella.
Mild spring and autumnApril and October highs of 14–15°C. Good for walking with a jacket.
What to packLayers, a waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes. Add gloves and a hat for winter.
Seasonal tipsBeer gardens are best June to September; Christmas markets run in December.

Landmarks 22

Must-see · 6

1
Marienplatz
Munich's central square is the beating heart of the old town and the natural starting point for any first visit. Arrive a few minutes before the hour to watch the Glockenspiel figures in the Neues Rathaus tower re-enact a wedding and a barrel-maker's dance. It is a short walk from Marienplatz U-Bahn/S-Bahn station, and mornings are quieter than midday.
2
Nymphenburg Palace
The sprawling baroque summer residence of the former Bavarian rulers, with a grand central pavilion and long formal gardens. Allow at least half a day to see the palace rooms and stroll the park pavilions. Take tram 17 to the Schloss Nymphenburg stop and buy a combined ticket if you plan to enter the pavilions.
3
English Garden
One of the world's largest urban parks, with meadows, river surfers at the Eisbach wave and traditional beer gardens under the chestnut trees. It is free and open at all hours, so go early for calm paths or late afternoon for the liveliest atmosphere. The Chinesischer Turm beer garden is a good central rest stop.
4
Munich Residenz
The former royal palace of the Wittelsbachs, a vast complex of courtyards, state rooms and the treasury filled with crown jewels and silver. The Antiquarium alone is worth the visit. It sits right by Marienplatz, so pair it with the old town; buy a combined ticket for the museum and treasury.
5
Neues Rathaus
The neo-Gothic city hall dominates Marienplatz with its ornate facade and famous clock tower. Climb the tower lift for a close-up view over the square and rooftops. Go up shortly before the hour to see the Glockenspiel from above, and note the tower has a small entry fee.
6
Allianz Arena
The glowing, cushion-shaped stadium home to Bayern Munich and a landmark of modern Munich architecture. Take a guided stadium tour or catch a match if your dates align; the arena is a short U-Bahn ride from the centre. Check the tour schedule ahead, as match days close the stadium to visitors.

Cultural

Museum 3

Modern History 1

Park 2

University 2

Historical Square 1

Palace 2

Modern Architecture 1

Market 1

Activities

Football Stadium 1

Amusement Park 1

Theater 2

Brewery 3

Festival 1

Filming Location 1

Day trips from Munich

Dachau · 10 min by train

★★★★★ · Half day · 19 km from Munich

Best way: The S-Bahn reaches Dachau station in about 10 minutes with frequent service, then a short local bus to the memorial.

Take the S2 S-Bahn from Munich Hauptbahnhof or Marienplatz directly to Dachau station, then a short local bus (726) to the memorial site.

Train ★10 min · from €31
Bus40 min
Car29 min · taxi ≈ €50

What to see

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Old Town and Dachau Palace gardens
Rathaus and Altstadt stroll

1 landmark quest to check off here

Good to know

The memorial site is closed on certain days, so check opening days before going
Allow several hours to see the grounds and exhibitions properly

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · 1 h 09 by train

★★★★☆ · Full day · 90 km from Munich

Best way: Direct regional trains take about 1h 9m with frequent departures, far better than driving or a costly taxi.

Direct regional trains run from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then the Zugspitzbahn or a bus takes you up to the Zugspitze or Partnachklamm.

Train ★1 h 09 · from €7
Bus1 h 10 · from $8-$13
Car1 h 07 · taxi ≈ €230

What to see

Zugspitze summit
Partnach Gorge
Historic Ludwigstrasse
Höllentalklamm valley

1 landmark quest to check off here

Good to know

Book Zugspitze tickets ahead in peak season
Mountain weather changes fast, so bring layers even in summer

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Munich rewards visitors with grand palaces, world-class museums, leafy parks and a lively beer culture. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One packed day of Munich's old-town icons and big museums, all walkable.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 30
Taxis: ≈ EUR 40

Day 1

Old town icons and the Residenz

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 10–20 for a paid tour; free tours tip-based

Old town walking tour

Start with a walking tour to get your bearings. Book ahead.

Open Tours usually start morning and early afternoon
2

11:45–12:30 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Glockenspiel plays around 12:00. Arrive a few minutes early for a spot.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 299 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:45–13:45 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Lunch from the stalls. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 885 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

14:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Big palace complex. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:15–16:45 · ≈ EUR 4–7; check on the day

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Tiny jewel-box theatre, often tied to the Residenz ticket. Check on the day.

Open Limited hours, often tied to the Residenz · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 686 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day trip · Food

A market, a beer hall and a brewery tour: Munich's classics in one day.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 30
Taxis: ≈ EUR 109

Day 1

Market, beer hall and brewery

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 109

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 291 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

10:00–11:00 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Graze the stalls early. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 299 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:15–11:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Quick look and the Glockenspiel around 12:00.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35
3

12:30–14:00 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Lunch before the dinner rush. Roughly open 09:00–24:00.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 37 min · ≈ EUR 34
4

15:00–17:00 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a tour; check on the day

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Brewery tour. Book ahead; times vary.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

18:00–19:00 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Evening walk and dinner in the cafés and bars.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

1 night · Culture

One packed day of Munich's old-town icons and royal rooms, all walkable.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 30
Taxis: ≈ EUR 100
Hotel: EUR 130–320

Day 1

Old town icons and the Residenz

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 100

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:15 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Start under the Glockenspiel. It plays around 11:00 and 12:00, so linger or come back.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
2

10:20–10:50 · Free to view from outside; tower lift small fee, check on the day

Neues Rathaus Landmark quest

Tower has limited hours; check on the day and go up if it is clear.

Open Exterior always visible · tower has limited hours, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 328 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:00–12:00 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Lunch from the stalls. Closed Sundays, so check the day.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 885 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

12:30–14:30 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays. Check on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

14:45–15:15 · ≈ EUR 4–7; check on the day

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Often tied to the Residenz ticket. Check hours on the day.

Open Limited hours, often tied to the Residenz · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 37 min · ≈ EUR 34
6

16:00–17:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Early beer-hall stop before the dinner rush.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35

1 night · Food

Market stalls, a brewery tour and a classic beer hall in one day.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 30
Taxis: ≈ EUR 109
Hotel: EUR 130–320

Day 1

Market, brewery and beer hall

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 109

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 291 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

10:00–11:00 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Graze the stalls for a late breakfast. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 299 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:15–11:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Quick look at the square and Glockenspiel on the way.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35
3

12:00–13:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Lunch. Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily; check on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 37 min · ≈ EUR 34
4

14:30–16:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a tour; check on the day

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Brewery tour. Times vary and you should book ahead.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

17:30–18:30 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Evening walk; cafés and bars have their own hours.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

1 night · Nature

Green Munich: the English Garden, the surfers and a park view at sunset.

Stay: Maxvorstadt. Museum quarter on the doorstep: Alte and Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne. Quiet streets, 10–15 minutes' walk to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 10
Taxis: ≈ EUR 80
Hotel: EUR 110–260

Day 1

English Garden and Olympiapark

Tickets ≈ EUR 10 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 80

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:30–10:00 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Quick orientation stop before heading north.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 1477 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–10:45 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Daylight hours. Busy on sunny weekends.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:00–13:00 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Walk the park; beer gardens have their own hours.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 13
4

13:30–14:30 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Late lunch. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 21
5

15:30–17:00 · Park free; tower ≈ EUR 8–12; check on the day

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Park always open. Tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer; check on the day.

Open Park always open · tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer, check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 16

2 nights · Culture ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the old town icons, the Residenz and one big museum, all on foot or a short ride.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 50
Taxis: ≈ EUR 140
Hotel: EUR 260–640

Day 1

Arrive, old town core

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 90

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

14:00–14:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Start under the Glockenspiel. The 17:00 show runs in summer only.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
2

14:50–15:20 · Free to view from outside; tower lift small fee, check on the day

Neues Rathaus Landmark quest

Tower has limited hours; check on the day. Clear days are best.

Open Exterior always visible · tower has limited hours, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 262 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:30–16:00 · ≈ EUR 3–5 for the tower lift; check on the day

Frauenkirche towers

Roughly 10:00–17:00, so go before closing. Short lift ride up.

Open Roughly 10:00–17:00 · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 569 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

16:15–17:15 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Closed Sundays. Good spot for an early snack or beer.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35
5

18:00–19:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Dinner. Go before peak dinner hours to find a table.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35

Day 2

Residenz and the big museum

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 685 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:30–11:30 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays. Check on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:45–12:15 · ≈ EUR 4–7; check on the day

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Often tied to the Residenz ticket. Limited hours, check on the day.

Open Limited hours, often tied to the Residenz · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

13:30–16:30 · ≈ EUR 12–18; check on the day

Deutsches Museum Landmark quest

Lunch nearby first. Go early afternoon; roughly 09:00–17:00.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1174 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

17:15–18:15 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Evening walk and dinner in the cafés and bars.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

2 nights · Food ★ Recommended length

Visitors who plan the day around markets, beer halls and a brewery tour.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 30
Taxis: ≈ EUR 339
Hotel: EUR 260–640

Day 1

Market lunch and beer hall evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 91

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

11:00–11:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Catch the Glockenspiel, then walk to the market.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 299 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

12:00–13:00 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Weekday lunch from the stalls. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35
3

15:30–17:00 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Late afternoon is calmer than dinner rush. Roughly 09:00–24:00.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 13 km · ≈ 39 min · ≈ EUR 36
4

18:30–19:30 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Dinner and drinks as the area fills up.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Brewery tour and garden

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 247

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 11
1

10:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a tour; check on the day

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Book ahead; tour times vary.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 17
2

13:00–15:00 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Lunch at a beer garden inside the park. Always open; gardens keep own hours.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:15–15:45 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Watch the surfers on the way out. Daylight hours only.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 39 km · ≈ 1 h 52 min · ≈ EUR 103
4

17:00–19:00 · Brewery tours and tastings vary; check on the day

Erdinger Weissbräu Landmark quest

Second brewery tour if you booked ahead. Otherwise swap for a beer hall dinner.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 41 km · ≈ 1 h 56 min · ≈ EUR 107

2 nights · Nature ★ Recommended length

Travellers who want parks, river views and the city's green side with a little culture.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 32
Taxis: ≈ EUR 143
Hotel: EUR 260–640

Day 1

English Garden and the Isar

Tickets ≈ EUR 10 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 63

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Quick orientation stop before the park.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 13
2

11:00–13:00 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Always open. Beer gardens have their own hours.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

13:15–13:45 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Busy on sunny weekends. Daylight hours.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ EUR 20
4

15:00–16:30 · Park free; tower ≈ EUR 8–12; check on the day

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Park always open. Tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer, check on the day.

Open Park always open · tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer, check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ EUR 20

Day 2

Palace park and old town

Tickets ≈ EUR 22 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 80

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ EUR 25
1

09:30–12:00 · ≈ EUR 10–15 for the palace; park free; check combined tickets on the day

Nymphenburg Palace Landmark quest

Morning on a weekday. Closed some Mondays, check on the day.

Open Palace roughly 09:00–18:00 in summer, shorter in winter · closed some Mondays, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 8 km · ≈ 27 min · ≈ EUR 25
2

13:30–14:30 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Lunch back in the centre. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 885 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:00–17:00 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Indoor backup if it rains. Roughly 09:00–18:00, check on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

18:00–19:00 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Evening walk and dinner.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

3 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the big sights at an easy pace, with one rainy-day backup built in.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 77
Taxis: ≈ EUR 210
Hotel: EUR 390–960

Day 1

Old town icons on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Arrive before 11:00 to catch the Glockenspiel from the square.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
2

10:50–11:20 · Free to view from outside; tower lift small fee, check on the day

Neues Rathaus Landmark quest

Tower has limited hours; check on the day.

Open Exterior always visible · tower has limited hours, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 328 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:30–12:30 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Lunch from the stalls. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 885 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Indoor, good in any weather. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

15:15–15:45 · ≈ EUR 4–7; check on the day

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Often tied to the Residenz ticket; check on the day.

Open Limited hours, often tied to the Residenz · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 686 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Palace and park

Tickets ≈ EUR 32 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 72

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ EUR 25
1

09:30–12:00 · ≈ EUR 10–15 for the palace; park free; check combined tickets on the day

Nymphenburg Palace Landmark quest

Weekday morning is calmest. Some Mondays closed, check on the day.

Open Palace roughly 09:00–18:00 in summer, shorter in winter · closed some Mondays, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 17
2

13:30–15:00 · Park free; tower ≈ EUR 8–12; check on the day

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Lunch nearby, then the park. Tower hours vary, check on the day.

Open Park always open · tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1348 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:30–17:30 · ≈ EUR 10 for the museum; BMW Welt free; check on the day

BMW Welt & Museum Landmark quest

Museum closed Mondays. Short ride from the park.

Open Museum roughly 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ EUR 20

Day 3

Museums and the river

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 97

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1358 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:30–12:30 · ≈ EUR 12–18; check on the day

Deutsches Museum Landmark quest

Go early; it is big. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

13:30–14:00 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Lunch first, then watch the surfers.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

14:15–16:15 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Walk north through the park; beer gardens have their own hours.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 34 min · ≈ EUR 32
4

18:00–19:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Dinner. Avoid peak dinner hours if you want a table.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35

3 nights · Food

Visitors who plan the day around markets, beer halls and a brewery tour.

Stay: Altstadt. Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 55
Taxis: ≈ EUR 360
Hotel: EUR 390–960

Day 1

Market and beer hall basics

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 91

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:45 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Start here for orientation.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 299 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Graze the stalls for lunch. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 12 km · ≈ 38 min · ≈ EUR 35
3

14:00–15:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a main dish and a beer

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Quieter than dinner time. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–24:00 daily · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 13 km · ≈ 39 min · ≈ EUR 36
4

18:00–19:00 · Free

Glockenbachviertel walk

Evening walk; cafés and bars have their own hours.

Open Always open; cafés and bars have their own hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 1059 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Brewery day

Tickets ≈ EUR 0 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 226

Taxi from your hotel · 41 km · ≈ 1 h 56 min · ≈ EUR 107
1

11:00–13:00 · Brewery tours and tastings vary; check on the day

Erdinger Weissbräu Landmark quest

Book ahead; tour times vary.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi · 38 km · ≈ 1 h 48 min · ≈ EUR 99
2

14:00–16:00 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Walk it off; beer gardens have their own hours.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

16:15–16:45 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Short stop on the way through the park.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Old town and a proper dinner

Tickets ≈ EUR 40 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 43

1

10:00–12:00 · ≈ EUR 10–20 for a paid tour; free tours tip-based

Old town walking tour

Morning walking tour; tours usually start morning and early afternoon.

Open Tours usually start morning and early afternoon
Taxi · 328 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

12:30–13:30 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Lunch. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 885 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

14:00–16:00 · ≈ EUR 9–12 for the museum; treasury separate; check on the day

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Indoor backup if it rains. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–18:00, closed some public holidays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 12
4

18:30–20:30 · ≈ EUR 12–20 for a tour; check on the day

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Booked weekday tour, or dinner nearby.

Open Tour times vary · book ahead · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 11

3 nights · Nature

Travellers who want parks, river air and one sobering history morning.

Stay: Maxvorstadt. Museum quarter on the doorstep: Alte and Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne. Quiet streets, 10–15 minutes' walk to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 37
Taxis: ≈ EUR 273
Hotel: EUR 330–780

Day 1

English Garden and the Isar

Tickets ≈ EUR 10 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 65

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:30–10:15 · Free

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Quick look, then head north.

Open Square always open · Glockenspiel plays daily around 11:00 and 12:00, also 17:00 in summer · Source
Taxi · 1477 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:30–11:00 · Free to watch

Eisbach surfers

Daytime; busy on sunny weekends.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:15–13:15 · Free

English Garden Landmark quest

Walk and stop for lunch at a beer garden.

Open Always open · beer gardens have their own hours · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 19
4

15:00–16:30 · Park free; tower ≈ EUR 8–12; check on the day

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Clear late afternoon is best for the tower.

Open Park always open · tower roughly 09:00–24:00 in summer, check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 16

Day 2

Palace park and museums

Tickets ≈ EUR 22 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 68

Taxi from your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ EUR 22
1

09:30–12:00 · ≈ EUR 10–15 for the palace; park free; check combined tickets on the day

Nymphenburg Palace Landmark quest

Gardens are the highlight. Some Mondays closed, check on the day.

Open Palace roughly 09:00–18:00 in summer, shorter in winter · closed some Mondays, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ EUR 21
2

13:30–15:30 · ≈ EUR 10 for the museum; BMW Welt free; check on the day

BMW Welt & Museum Landmark quest

Lunch first. Museum closed Mondays.

Open Museum roughly 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 16
3

16:00–16:30 · Free to walk the area

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Landmark quest

Short daytime walk through the campus area.

Open Outdoor campus area open; buildings have their own hours · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 1292 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

History morning, easy afternoon

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 140

Taxi from your hotel · 21 km · ≈ 1 h 2 min · ≈ EUR 57
1

09:00–12:30 · Free entry; guided tours and audio guides cost extra

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Landmark quest

Morning visit. Not for young children. Closed some Mondays, check on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00, closed some Mondays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 23 km · ≈ 1 h 8 min · ≈ EUR 62
2

13:30–14:30 · Free to enter; food paid separately

Viktualienmarkt

Late lunch. Closed Sundays.

Open Roughly Mon–Sat daytime, closed Sundays · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 569 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:00–15:30 · ≈ EUR 3–5 for the tower lift; check on the day

Frauenkirche towers

Clear afternoon for the view. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 10:00–17:00 · check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10

Swap in instead

Day trip to Neuschwanstein or the Alps: trains run from the main station; check times and buy tickets on the day or in advance.
Add a half-day at Nymphenburg Palace and its park; tram reaches it from the centre.
On a hot day, swap a museum for the Isar river banks or a swim at the English Garden's streams.

Getting around

S-Bahn suburban trains link the airport and main stations; U-Bahn covers north-south routes.
Trams circle the inner city and reach Nymphenburg Palace; buses fill outer gaps.
One ticket works across S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram and bus; validate before travel or risk a €60 fine.
Taxis are metered; ride apps like Uber and Bolt operate in Munich.
Driving is fine on the fringes but ring roads are often congested; use Park & Ride for day trips.
The centre is walkable and bike-friendly, with many cycle paths.

Where to stay

Altstadt · ≈ EUR 130–320 a night
Walk to Marienplatz, the Residenz and the Viktualienmarkt. Best for a first visit with little time.
Maxvorstadt · ≈ EUR 110–260 a night
Museum quarter on the doorstep: Alte and Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne. Quiet streets, 10–15 minutes' walk to the centre.
Ludwigsvorstadt · ≈ EUR 100–240 a night
Around the main station: easy airport S-Bahn, cheap hotels, short walk to the Altstadt and Theresienwiese.
Haidhausen · ≈ EUR 110–250 a night
Local feel east of the Isar: cafés, the Gasteig area and a short tram or walk to the centre. Good value.

Food & drink

Try Bavarian classics: Weisswurst with sweet mustard before noon, roast pork with dumplings, and pretzels.
Beer gardens: sit outside with a Mass (1 litre) of beer and bring your own picnic if you like. Check opening months; many close in winter.
Viktualienmarkt in the Altstadt: stalls for cheese, bread, olives and snacks. Cheaper than restaurant lunches.
Lunch menus (Mittagsmenü) are good value, often EUR 10–16 for a main. Dinner mains run higher.
Book beer halls and popular restaurants on weekends. Tipping: round up or add about 5–10%.

Tips

Cash is still king in traditional beer gardens and smaller bakeries, though card use is growing
Almost all retail shops and supermarkets are strictly closed on Sundays
When in a beer garden, you can bring your own food as long as you buy drinks from the establishment
Do not walk in the designated red bike lanes; cyclists move fast and will ring their bells aggressively
Book accommodation up to a year in advance if planning to attend Oktoberfest

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Marienplatz

Trace the rise of the Third Reich through central Munich
See key WWII sites around the old town
7,730 reviews · 4.6 rating

Walking tourExpert guide

Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.6 (7,730)

$32View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Guided visit to the Dachau memorial site
Learn the history from an expert guide
3,236 reviews · 4.8 rating

Memorial entryGuided tour

Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

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$53View tour

Take this tour to unlock 2 landmark quests

Marienplatz

Neues Rathaus

Stroll the historic centre with a local guide
See Marienplatz and the Neues Rathaus glockenspiel
590 reviews · 4.8 rating

Old town walkSmall group

Guided Old Town Walking Tour Featuring Marienplatz

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.8 (590)

$29View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Sample 10+ tastings around the old town
Includes beer and pretzel stops
195 reviews · 4.7 rating

Food tastingsBeer & pretzel

Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.7 (195)

$115View tour

Souvenirs

Hofbräu Ceramic Beer Mug

EUR 20–450.5L, 1 piece · estimate

This is the official brewery mug with the Hofbräu logo, a classic Munich souvenir from the city's most famous beer hall.

Where: Hofbräuhaus official shop, Platzl

Ornate lidded mugs cost much more, so choose a plain one if you want a budget-friendly keepsake.

Dallmayr Coffee

EUR 6–16250 to 500g · shop prices

Dallmayr is a long-established Munich food shop, and its local roasts and blends are a well-known taste of the city.

Where: Dallmayr Delicatessen, Dienerstraße

Pick from the local roasts and blends in the shop to find one you like.

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Landmarks 22

Must-see · 6

Marienplatz

Nymphenburg Palace

English Garden

Munich Residenz

Neues Rathaus

Allianz Arena

Cultural

Museum 3

Modern History 1

Park 2

University 2

Historical Square 1

Palace 2

Modern Architecture 1

Market 1

Activities

Football Stadium 1

Amusement Park 1

Theater 2

Brewery 3

Festival 1

Filming Location 1

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Plans

Old town walking tour

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Glockenbachviertel walk

English Garden Landmark quest

Eisbach surfers

Viktualienmarkt

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Neues Rathaus Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Paulaner Brewery Landmark quest

Glockenbachviertel walk

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Eisbach surfers

English Garden Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Olympiapark and Olympiaturm

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Neues Rathaus Landmark quest

Frauenkirche towers

Viktualienmarkt

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest

Munich Residenz Landmark quest

Cuvilliés Theatre Landmark quest

Deutsches Museum Landmark quest

Glockenbachviertel walk

Marienplatz Landmark quest

Viktualienmarkt

Hofbräuhaus München Landmark quest