Location: Munich
Top Things to do in Munich
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Munich exudes Bavarian charm. Beer fanatics should head immediately to the Hofbräuhaus, a hops heaven that’s been churning out the good stuff since 1589. The drinking is downright legendary during Oktoberfest, a celebration of local beers and German specialty foods. Emulate world-class athletes at the Olympiapark, where skating on the Olympic ice rink will make you feel like a champion. The promenade of Marienplatz is perfect for people watching and gawking at the Glockenspiele of City Hall.
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1. BMW Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,863 reviews
Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the technical development of cars and motorcycles and also has some exhibits about the history of the company. Many old cars and motorcycles are on display along a spiral ramp that curls along the inside of the bowl-shaped building.
Reviewed By bilboHobbiton - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed this "must do" guided tour of the BMW Museum in Munich. Arrived to explore the future of BMW in the Bowl Building. Then rested at M1 Bistro on the terrace before the guided tour started. The guided tour is very informative and relaxing in the new 3-storey building and covers history of motorcycles, aircraft engines and cars, including 2 cars used in James Bond films. Several years from design to production and I now appreciate how much effort BMW apply to maintaining their exemplary reputation. I would also like to thank our guide for a job well done and there was time after the guided tour to revisit and take photos.
2. Marienplatz
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4.5 based on 25,215 reviews
This prominent public square, the largest in Munich, still stands as the center of social activity in the city, much as it has throughout history.
Reviewed By tatianam22 - Charlotte, United States
We were lucky to visit Marienplatz during Christmas, so we could experience the magical part of the decorated tree, the Christmas market with all its colorful displays of baked goods, toys, gluhwein. It's a busy place in the heart of Bavaria, reflecting new and past, mixing old architecture and modern shopping malls. Bustling atmosphere, a sea of tourists and locals create a unique vibe of hospitality and generosity of Bavaria.
3. St. Peter's Church
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4.5 based on 3,635 reviews
This 11th-century cathedral, the city's oldest remaining church, is best known for its beautiful golden interior.
Reviewed By RLWOrangePark - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States
The Church of St Peter is one of Munich's main landmarks as it is the oldest church in the city and has a 300 foot bell tower with an observation deck at 184 feet offering a panoramic view and great photo opportunity over the Old Town and the Marienplatz. If you want to take advantage of this view, you have to climb 299 steps as there is no elevator. When the weather is clear, it is said that you can see all the way to the Alps. There is a small 3 euro entrance fee to the observation deck which is open from 10 AM to 6 PM. Inside the church is a magnificent 18th century gilded high altar and large ceiling frescos. A very macabre display in the church is located in the second chapel on the left side. There you will find the skeleton remains of St Mundita which is gilded in gold and covered with precious stones. Jewels even adorn her rotted teeth and false eyes. Mass times at the church are Saturday evening at 6 PM and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 6 PM. Weekday masses are at 8:30 AM 10 AM, 11:30 AM and 6 PM. On many Sundays throughout the year (especially during significant church holidays) you can hear members of the Munich orchestra and the Chamber Choir St Peters perform Viennese classical music, South German romantic works and even contemporary music.
4. Deutsches Museum
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4.5 based on 7,762 reviews
One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution can easily get lost among the endless floors of interesting exhibits, including a fascinating exhibit on mining.
Reviewed By duomo2 - Taunton, United Kingdom
This is the best museum I have ever visited, and I have been to many museums all over the world. It is massive, each section is huge and so detailed that you could literally get lost inside. We had 4.5 hours to spend here, which was nowhere near enough because we had to rush through in order to see everything (and we still had to skip loads of stuff). If I had known the museum was so vast I would have come a day earlier when I had the whole day free. Every section was big and full of things to see. The ship section had early diving suits, big ship models, a cut open submarine (the toilet was next to the missile!!), and a room that was made to look like you were on the deck of a cruise liner! There was actual equipment from ships that you can fiddle with, including a big life ring with trousers. There were detailed drawings of how ships are designed, with models of the different designs in a big tank that you can test out to see how they float and move. There was a room showing how different woods are chosen for ship building. It was so amazing and I don't even like ships! And that was just part of the basement! The best sections for us were the physics section, which had loads and loads of hands-on experiments to play with (my kids refused to leave!) and also the amazing mining section. I have been down two mines before, where they built museums around the mines and take people down to part of the mines to show you what it's like. I was shocked that in the Deutsche Museum they actually did the opposite, they made a mine in a museum! It was just like being in a real mine, the smells and the feel of the wind were exactly as I felt when I was down a real mine. Absolutely amazing! For us this museum was the highlight of our entire trip to Munich, we could have happily spent days in here. Instead of just using drawings to show you how things worked, this museum contains the actual machines and equipment that is used. (I now know how they used to drill the long hole into the centre of a cannon, using horsepower and gravity!) Brilliant, a must-see! I feel we must return to Munich in the future just to visit this museum!
5. Rathaus-Glockenspiel
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4.5 based on 2,141 reviews
The sound emanating from this collection of 43 bells can be heard throughout downtown Munich.
Reviewed By Voyage37242985836
Beautiful building with chimes (Glockenspiel), the square is interesting and we recommend the visit.
6. New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
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4.5 based on 4,466 reviews
Standing next to the old government building, the current home of Munich's city government is located on the Marienplatz.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
There are numerous attractions to see at Marienplatz in the Old Town of Munich. However, none are as impressive as the Neo-Gothic Neus Rathaus (New Town Hall) which occupies the entire northern side of the square. This is a beautiful building constructed in the second half of the 19th-century, replacing the older and smaller Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) on the southeast side of Marienplatz. What you see here is a richly decorated facade with impressive Gothic features and numerous statues of figures representing the Wittlesbach dynasty. The clock tower is 85 metres tall and includes the delightful Glockenspiel, an ornamental chiming clock which performs twice a day (11am & 12pm) during winter months and a third time (5pm) during warmer months of the year. Do spend a few minutes to enjoy the exterior of the Neus Rathaus if you are fan of architecture and plan on being in the Marienplatz area of the Old Town during trips to Munich. Then continue onward, enjoying the monuments, fountains and other interesting buildings on the square.
7. Viktualienmarkt
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4.5 based on 3,469 reviews
The city's largest and most famous outdoor marketplace.
Reviewed By vk1976 - New York City, United States
Great market place in the city center where you can find various food, fruits, vegetables, chocolate, honey, and the tee decors before Christmas.
8. Alte Pinakothek
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4.5 based on 2,626 reviews
Housing much of the city's most famous artwork, this museum's collection includes renowned international works from the 14th through the 18th centuries.
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
The 4 of us went to the Munich's Alte Pinothek Art Museum and it was fantastic there was so much to see and look at we had a great experiences looking around the art and the history it was just amazing worth the visit
9. Neue Pinakothek
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4.5 based on 1,342 reviews
The Neue Pinakothek is currently closed to the public for structural reasons and in preparation for a comprehensive renovation scheme. A selection of masterpieces of 19th-century art is on show in the Alte Pinakothek and in the Sammlung Schack.
Reviewed By hakccmd - Chevy Chase, United States
Well worth spending time experiencing the artwork and special collections. The Thonet chair and Bauhaus exhibitions extensive and display techniques very effective.
10. Asamkirche
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4.5 based on 2,737 reviews
Reviewed By ParvizM2013 - San Diego, United States
This is a small church in Munich in the old town area very close to the Marienplatz. This is the Church of St. Johann Nepomuk, also known as the Asam brothers church. This is an amazingly beautiful and full of details built in a Baroque style by two brothers. The two Asam brothers who were sculptor and painter built this beautiful church as a showcase of their talent. They lived there and met with their clients over there. This is simply a breathtaking and magnificent monument with lots of great artful details. Bravo Asam brothers. It is a must see in Munich.
