Best Things to Do in Munich for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Hellabrunn Zoo and Deutsches Museum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 1,235 reviews
See Munich from an open-top bus and hop off at the sights you like. Ride the central route or add Nymphenburg and Olympiapark.
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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 4,768 reviews
Hop on and off in Munich to see the old town, Nymphenburg and Olympiapark at your own pace. Listen to commentary in your language.
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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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Spend a day in the Kunstareal, Munich's concentrated museum district in Maxvorstadt. Move between the Pinakotheken, Lenbachhaus and nearby collections, with open lawns and cafés for breaks in between.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 4,810 reviews
Explore the Munich Museum of Egyptian Art in Maxvorstadt and trace 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Follow the golden timeline past more than 2,000 artifacts, reading the clear displays era by era.
Walk through Schwabing-Freimann, Munich's former bohemian quarter in the north. Admire Jugendstil façades along the side streets, then slip into the English Garden or a neighbourhood café.
★ 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.
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.
Munich · 🎭 Entertainment
Hellabrunn Zoo
3h
Munich · 🎨 Museum
Deutsches Museum
Munich · 🌳 Nature
English Garden
2h
Hirschgarten
1h
Museum of Man and Nature
Olympiapark München
2h30
Munich · 🏛️ Landmark
New Town Hall
30 min
German Transport Museum
Nymphenburg Palace
Bavaria Filmstadt Guided Tour with Sets & More
1h30
Munich · 🧭 Tours
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Munich · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Old Town
Westpark
1h15
Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg
Sea Life Munich
Hop-On Hop-Off bus Tour
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
BMW Museum
BMW Welt
Hofgarten
MVG Museum
Altstadt-Lehel
Alter Botanischer Garten
Night Watchman Tour for Kids
Kunstareal
Munich · 🍽️ Food
Hofbräuhaus München
Munich Museum of Egyptian Art
Schwabing-Freimann
Ostpark
Munich · 🛍️ Shopping
Viktualienmarkt