Discover Munich’s 200 best spots for your trip

Hofbräuhaus München

★ 4.3 · 110,992 reviews

Step into Hofbräuhaus München, Munich's legendary beer hall with a history stretching back to the 16th century. Share pretzels and Bavarian plates at long tables as live music fills the room.

Nymphenburg Palace

★ 4.6 · 40,725 reviews

Spend a half day at Nymphenburg Palace, Munich's sprawling baroque summer estate. Tour the rococo interiors, see the coach display, and stroll the symmetrical gardens at your own pace.

New Town Hall

★ 4.7 · 2,331 reviews

Meet the Neues Rathaus, the neo-Gothic centrepiece of Marienplatz. Study its carved facade, then watch the Glockenspiel figures spring into motion, or head up the tower for views over Munich's old town.

BMW Museum

★ 4.6 · 49,086 reviews

Discover the BMW Museum, a futuristic steel structure devoted to one of Germany's best-known car makers. Walk past vintage models, concept cars and engines, learning how the company's design and engineering evolved over time.

Deutsches Museum

★ 4.5 · 44,193 reviews

Dive into the Deutsches Museum, one of the largest technology museums around. Explore original machines and interactive exhibits on energy, transport, aerospace and astronomy, choosing your own route through the sprawling halls.

Viktualienmarkt

Wander Viktualienmarkt, Munich's beloved open-air food market beside Marienplatz. Sample cheeses, fresh produce and local specialities from the stalls, then settle in for a drink under the chestnut trees.

Alte Pinakothek

★ 4.7 · 13,534 reviews

Step into the Alte Pinakothek, Munich's grand home of Old Master painting. Wander through roughly 900 works across the galleries, resting on the seating and following the audio guide from one century to the next.

Olympiapark München

★ 4.7 · 80,713 reviews

Explore Olympiapark, the landmark built for Munich's 1972 Olympic Games. Wander past the preserved 1970s architecture, join a guided tour, and take in the open lawns and venues that are still in daily use.

NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

★ 4.7 · 3,439 reviews

Spend time at the NS-Dokumentationszentrum, Munich's free museum on the rise of Nazism. Move through detailed exhibitions of preserved objects and documents that trace the city's role in the movement.

Pinakothek der Moderne

★ 4.5 · 9,801 reviews

Explore the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich's sprawling modern art and design museum. Pass from paintings by Picasso and Magritte to automotive and interior design in a spacious, light-filled building.

Frauenkirche

★ 4.6 · 15,844 reviews

Enter the Frauenkirche, the twin-towered cathedral that anchors Munich's skyline. Stand on the Devil's footprint in the entrance hall, then spend time in the quiet, restored Gothic nave.

Old Town

Explore Munich's Old Town, the pedestrian core around Marienplatz and its neo-Gothic town hall. Walk to the Frauenkirche, then browse the stalls and beer garden of the Viktualienmarkt.

English Garden

★ 4.7 · 69,765 reviews

Lose an afternoon in the English Garden, Munich's sprawling central park. Wander shaded paths, pause by the lake or river, and settle into the beer garden beside the Chinese Tower.

Augustiner Klosterwirt

★ 4.5 · 14,742 reviews

Claim a table at Augustiner Klosterwirt, an Altstadt institution for Bavarian cooking. Pick a shaded terrace near the fountain or a cosy indoor room and dig into schnitzel with a pint.

Hofgarten

★ 4.7 · 9,966 reviews

Step into Hofgarten, the elegant court garden beside Munich's royal Residenz. Stroll the symmetrical paths between flower beds and lawns, and rest beneath the central pavilion before moving on.

Augustiner Bräustuben

★ 4.3 · 17,913 reviews

Step into Augustiner Bräustuben for an unvarnished slice of Bavarian beer-hall life. Share long tables, drink freshly tapped Augustiner and eat classic regional dishes under the wood panelling.

Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

★ 4.8 · 3,192 reviews

Visit the Dachau Memorial Site with a guide who explains the camp's history. Travel by public transport from Munich and tour the surviving buildings.

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

★ 4.6 · 16,896 reviews

See Ludwig II's fairy-tale castles in one day from Munich. Walk up to Neuschwanstein and visit Linderhof's gilded palace.

Altstadt-Lehel

Step into Altstadt-Lehel, the district where Munich's historic core meets the quiet Lehel quarter by the Isar. Walk from Marienplatz past the Residenz and Frauenkirche, then drift east to the river for a calmer finish.

Andy's Krablergarten

★ 4.5 · 7,933 reviews

Join the crowd at Andy's Krablergarten, where a plate of schnitzel can barely fit on the table. Dig into Bavarian classics in a busy restaurant and beer garden near the centre.

Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm

★ 4.4 · 16,684 reviews

Discover the Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm, a classic beer garden at the heart of the English Garden. Walk through the park, then settle under the trees with a Munich beer and live music.

Cafe Glockenspiel GmbH

★ 4.6 · 2,703 reviews

Start your morning at Cafe Glockenspiel, perched above Marienplatz in the middle of Munich. Try the traditional Weißwurst breakfast with sweet mustard and a strong coffee while watching the square below.

Der Pschorr

★ 4.4 · 7,755 reviews

Pull up a seat at Der Pschorr, a rustic Altstadt beer cellar run by a longtime Munich brewery. Tuck into generous Bavarian classics with a glass of the house beer in a lively, central setting.

Lenbachhaus

★ 4.7 · 4,385 reviews

Visit the Lenbachhaus, a Tuscan-style villa turned modern art museum in Maxvorstadt. See Kandinsky's paintings and the Blue Rider collection up close, then relax in the little garden or grab a free postcard design.

Hellabrunn Zoo

★ 4.5 · 41,822 reviews

Wander through Hellabrunn Zoo, Munich's spacious geo-zoo beside the Isar. Move between animal habitats grouped by continent, from great apes to capybaras, in roomy enclosures that make the walk as enjoyable as the animals.

LUDWIG BECK - Kaufhaus der Sinne

★ 4.4 · 5,659 reviews

Shop across several floors of fashion, beauty and gifts a few steps from Marienplatz. A stylish stop for couples on a day in the city centre.

National Theatre

★ 4.8 · 1,271 reviews

Spend an evening at the National Theatre, Munich's grand opera house in the Altstadt. Take your seat in its majestic auditorium for a Bavarian State Opera production, with ticket options for every budget.

Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg

★ 4.7 · 9,733 reviews

Explore the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg, a vast collection of plants beside the palace grounds. Walk through themed gardens and humid and dry greenhouses, and spot turtles in the ponds.

Hirschgarten

★ 4.6 · 12,480 reviews

Settle into Hirschgarten, the sprawling Munich park famous for its vast chestnut-shaded beer garden. Watch the deer in their enclosure, let the kids loose on the playgrounds, and raise a stein under the trees.

Augustiner-Keller

★ 4.4 · 40,343 reviews

Discover Augustiner-Keller, one of Munich's best-known beer gardens and halls in Maxvorstadt. Share a table under the trees with a fresh Helles and a plate of hearty Bavarian food.