Location: Munich
Top Things to do in Munich
What to do and see in Munich, Bavaria: The Best Things to do
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. 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.
4. 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
5. English Garden
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4.5 based on 17,832 reviews
Very popular scenic park, more internaitonal than its name would suggest, it contains a Greek temple, Chinese pagoda and Japanese tea house.
Reviewed By LadyshipUKUS - Cambridge, United Kingdom
A sunny Sunday was the perfect day for exploring this beautiful park Loved watching the surfers, strolling along the tree-lined avenues and lunch near the Chinese pagoda
6. Nymphenburg Palace
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4.5 based on 7,232 reviews
Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States
The palace is three miles from city and you can take the tram #17 (direction Amalienburgstrasse). Cost : combo-ticket 11.50 - main palace, garden (always open and free), plus extra small palaces as a hunting lodge Amalienburg, bath house Badenburg, pagoda and fake ruins. The palace is stingy on free information, you'll need the audio guide - extra 3.50 at your own language. Allow at least three -four hours (including travel time) to see whole the palace complex at a leisurely pace. The palace interior, while interesting, is much less extensive than Munich's Residenz. For 200 years, this oasis of palaces and garden was the Wittelsbach rulers' summer vacation home. It was here Ludwig II ("Mad" King, the last Bavarian King) was born and was christened the very next day in the famous Great Hall (it is really breathtaking hall) of the main palace. I was here a seven-year-old Mozart gave a widely heralded concert. Very worth to see the King Ludwig I's Gallery of Beauties. The portrait of his wife and mother of Ludwig II, belongs to this gallery among other 36 beautiful women. The park is huge and laced with canals and small lakes, where court guests one rode on Venetia-style gondolas. If you are there, visit hunting lodge, beautiful decorated Rococo style small palace located three hundred yards from main building) - it's the most worthwhile of the four small "extra" palaces - Amalienburg (see that topic)
7. Olympiapark
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4.5 based on 4,774 reviews
See Olympiapark, home of the 1972 Olympics. Tours include a roof climb, with ropes & carbiners and bungee jumping into the stadium.
Reviewed By BlueDolphin9 - Mauritius, null
Olympiapark was not so near the Nymphemburg Palace .To get there, we took the tram . On the way, we could see the beautiful autumn foliage . There were not many people in sight because maybe it was Sunday. Fortunately, we met a young couple who live nearby and were taking along their little boy and baby to play in the park and they showed us a short cut to the Olympic Tower. The park itself was quite big and it was interesting to visit as this is the place where Mark Spitz won his 7 Olympic medals in swimming in the 1972 Olympic Games .
8. Residenz
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4.5 based on 5,470 reviews
Reviewed By Tuppence1005 - London, United Kingdom
The Residenz visit exceeded our expectations. It is well worth it to get the combined ticket to the museum, palace, treasury and Cuvillies Theatre. You are also able to photos without a flash.
9. Allianz Arena
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4.5 based on 7,377 reviews
Reviewed By TripProwler - Singapore, Singapore
Was here for the match where FC Bayern won the title. Gorgeous architecture, scenic views of the alps from the promanade outside and a wonderful FC Bayern megastore. A must go for FC bayern fans.
10. Oktoberfest
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4.5 based on 1,588 reviews
A raucous celebration of Bavarian culture, Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the world's oldest, biggest, and longest parties. Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the mayor taps the first keg at noon on the third Saturday of September. Some 6 million revelers spend the ensuing 16 days clinking and drinking 1-liter beer steins, eating sausages and doughy pretzels, and swooshing through the air aboard carnival rides. Technically a folk festival rather than a beer festival, Oktoberfest features plenty of merrymakers in traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses belting out old Bavarian songs in giant tents and beer gardens. Regardless of attire, though, anyone is welcome to link arms and join the fun.
Reviewed By Mms1225 - Mars, United States
This is something everyone must do at least once! Wear a drindl or leiderhosen. We bought some on amazon but you can get them in munich for about the same price. If you can, during the week. We went on a Friday and Saturday. We got seats right away on Friday around 11. On Saturday, we were in line to get in before it opened and we barely got a seat so you must go early. Both days, we got kicked out at 5 for people who had reservations. There are a lot of rides and food outside the tents as well. If you ride the ferris wheel, it will give you a nice view of the festival. One of my major tips is to download the official oktoberfest app. It will show you the best times to go, give you helpful tips, and also show you in real time how full each beer tent is. It saved us some major time and hassle when we tried to find a tent to sit in. Later in the days if the beer tents are too full, they close them and won't let you in without a reservation. It helped to see how full each tent was so we didn't waste our time. Oktoberfest was easy to get to. Get off at the central train station then it's about a 15 minute walk. Just follow the signs and the crowds.
