We’ll show you all the top things to do in Munich, from hanging out in the many beer gardens to taking a trip up the Olympic tower. We’ll also cover off how to use the metro and tram and what to do in Munich with kids.
Before we cover off all the many things to do in Munich, we’ll take a look at the different transport options you have when you arrive at the airport to getting into the city. We’ll illustrate the times and costs involved with getting the bus, metro and taxi. We’ll then take a look at the average weather and detail what weather to expect during your trip from daylight hours and rainfall to the average temperatures throughout the year.
There are so many things to do in Munich that we’ve condensed our list into a top 8, which are as follows:
1. Marienplatz – was constructed back in 1158 it’s a great place to start any trip to Munich and admire the two beautiful town halls that overlook the square
2. The English Garden – free to wander around and a great place for a picnic, you’ll find the park to the north of the city and it’s a great place to escape the city for a few hours.
3. Hofbrauhaus Am Platz – the most famous tavern in the world and one of the top things to do in Munich. We’ll show you where to find it and what to expect during a visit.
4. Olympipark – built for the games of 1972, many tourists visit to go up the olympic tower for a great view of the city. We’ll discuss opening times and how much it costs.
5. Dachau – we’ll explain how to get to this lovely medieval town and the sombre experience of visiting its concentration camp. Built in 1933 and liberated 12 years later, it was the first concentration camp to be built by the Nazis and is free to visit.
6. Nympenburg Palace – built in the 1600’s by the Bavarian rulers of the time, we’ll illustrate what to expect during a visit, how much it costs and how to get there on the tram network.
7. A list of top things to do in Munich wouldn’t be complete without promoting the famous Munich beer gardens. There are many to choose from, both inside and outside and can accommodate thousands of drinkers. We’ll detail some of the most well known and where to find them.
8. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – one of the best ways to see all of the top things to do in Munich is by using their hop-on hop-off bus. There are three lines and each takes 60 minutes to get all the way around. Costs will depend on how many lines you use and over how many days.
If you’re looking for day trips from Munich, then our two recommendations would be to visit Salzburg and/or the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
Salzburg – it’s the birthplace of both Mozart and the sound of music and sits 150KM East of Munich. It’s very easy to get there using train so we’ll discuss what to expect when you arrive and what makes this such a popular tourist destination in Austria
Neuschwanstein Castle – the castle is one of the top attractions in Bavaria. It’s a beautiful castle sitting on top of a hill overlooking the town below. Built in the architecture category of castle romanticism by Ludwig II to honour the life and works of Richard Wagner. We’ll discuss how to get there from Munich and how much it costs to visit the castle.
If you’re travelling to Munich with kids, then we’ve come up with some great ideas to keep the kids amused during a visit. We’d recommend the Hellabrunn Zoo, The Deutsches Museum and the Sea Life Centre. All three are located within Munich and the guide will explore each, detailing what to expect during a visit and how much they cost for both kids and adults.
There are so many things to do in Munich that our travel guide will hopefully give you a lot of inspiration before you travel and provide you with lots of ideas whether travelling on your own, as a couple of travelling to Munich with Kids.
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