Discover Munich’s 200 best spots for a Families with Young Kids' trip

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.

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.

Sea Life Munich

★ 3.9 · 13,985 reviews

Dive into Sea Life Munich, a family-friendly aquarium that works well on a grey day. Follow the route through themed rooms to see exotic fish and flat fish while children collect stamps along the way.

Museum of Man and Nature

★ 4.6 · 2,547 reviews

Visit the Museum of Man and Nature inside Nymphenburg Palace for an easygoing natural history hour. Try the hands-on displays on earth, animals and humans, and see whichever special exhibition is on.

Night Watchman Tour for Kids

★ 4.9 · 200 reviews

Let your children meet Munich's night watchman in an early-evening walk. They solve riddles and play games while discovering the old town.

German Transport Museum

★ 4.6 · 5,410 reviews

Explore the German Transport Museum, where every era of getting around is on show. Walk among old cars, buses and train carriages, then try interactive exhibits covering bikes, planes and winter sports.

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.

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.

Bavaria Filmstadt Guided Tour with Sets & More

★ 4.5 · 297 reviews

Go behind the scenes at Bavaria Filmstadt in Grünwald, where Munich's film studios open their doors. Walk through original sets, hear how productions are made, and step in front of the camera yourself.

Palaeontological Museum, Munich

★ 4.5 · 1,387 reviews

Drop into the Palaeontological Museum in Maxvorstadt for a compact brush with prehistory. Look over dinosaur and prehistoric animal fossils across three levels, finishing with the human evolution exhibit.

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.

DAV Kletter- und Boulderzentrum München-Süd

★ 4.5 · 1,573 reviews

Head to the DAV climbing centre in south Munich, where indoor halls and outdoor walls make for a huge playground. Boulder, lead climb or simply meet fellow climbers over a beer or cake at the cafe.

MVG Museum

★ 4.4 · 1,745 reviews

Head out to the MVG Museum in Ramersdorf-Perlach to see how Munich moved. Walk among historic trams and buses, work vehicles, uniforms and signage, plus whatever temporary exhibition is on.

Boulder World Munich East

★ 4.7 · 3,154 reviews

Warm up at Boulder World Munich East, one of the city's biggest and best-kept climbing gyms. Tackle routes graded for every level, then refuel at the cafe or stretch out in a yoga class.

Westpark

★ 4.6 · 12,624 reviews

Explore Westpark, Munich's garden-rich park where Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Nepalese corners sit beside rose beds and a calm lake. Stroll the paths, climb the hill, and linger by the water.

Magic Bavaria Illusions and Photo Experience

★ 4.1 · 320 reviews

Pose upside down and step into Bavarian scenes at Magic Bavaria in Moosach. Work your way through more than thirty illusion sets, snapping creative photos with family and friends along the way.

Alter Botanischer Garten

★ 4.2 · 4,878 reviews

Step into the Alter Botanischer Garten, a leafy retreat just steps from Munich's main station. Stroll past the Fountain of Neptune, relax on the lawns, and finish with a beer in the garden.

Ostpark

★ 4.6 · 5,458 reviews

Wander through Ostpark, a spacious green park in eastern Munich with a lake and a beer garden. Jog the trails, picnic on the lawns, and climb the high point for a view across the grounds.

Jochen Schweizer Arena

★ 4.7 · 3,266 reviews

Try Jochen Schweizer Arena in Taufkirchen, where Munich's adventure scene moves indoors. Stand up on a surf wave or float in a vertical wind tunnel, with instructors guiding first-timers throughout.

Luitpoldpark

★ 4.6 · 4,114 reviews

Climb the Luitpoldhügel in Luitpoldpark, a hill built from wartime rubble and now a green Munich landmark. Take in the panorama from the top, wander the hedge maze, and stroll the shaded paths.

BMW Welt

★ 4.7 · 41,143 reviews

Walk into BMW Welt, the sweeping showroom and exhibition hall that brings the brand's cars together under one roof. Browse the latest models and special displays, then grab a coffee or snack on site.

Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

Leave the centre for Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, where Nymphenburg Palace sits at the head of a vast park of canals and lawns. Stroll the grounds, then wander the leafy streets of Neuhausen for coffee.

Riemer See

★ 4.5 · 1,326 reviews

Head out to Riemer See, a bright artificial lake set in a big park in eastern Munich. Walk the shoreline, dip into the water from the sandy banks, and relax away from the city centre.

Petuelpark

★ 4.4 · 1,303 reviews

Wander through Petuelpark, a clever green deck built above a Munich road tunnel. Follow the water channel past playgrounds and artworks, then pause at the café in the middle of Schwabing-West.

Lerchenauer See

★ 4.4 · 204 reviews

Unwind at Lerchenauer See, a green neighbourhood lake in northern Munich. Swim, fire up the grill in the designated zone, or let the kids loose on the playground and table tennis area.

Flaucher

★ 4.6 · 9,156 reviews

Spend an afternoon at Flaucher, the Isar's most relaxed riverside spot in southern Munich. Wade into the shallows, lay out a picnic on the gravel banks, and finish with a drink at the beer garden.

MysteryRooms München

★ 4.7 · 486 reviews

Team up at MysteryRooms München, a welcoming escape-game venue in Schwanthalerhöhe. Solve puzzles with friends, family or a birthday crowd, even splitting into two teams to race each other through English-language rooms.

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.

Maximiliansanlagen

★ 4.6 · 2,318 reviews

Stroll through Maximiliansanlagen, a shaded riverside park on the Isar in Haidhausen. Follow the tree-lined paths, rest on a bench by the water, and in winter join families sledding on the slopes.

Feldmochinger See

★ 4.6 · 326 reviews

Head out to Feldmochinger See, a laid-back lake on Munich's northern edge where locals swim and sunbathe. Swim, picnic on the lawns, and grab a drink from the bar by the entrance.