Munich
Munich is Bavaria's capital, with a compact centre around Marienplatz, a very large city park and the Alps an hour south by train. Beer halls and gardens are a real part of daily life rather than a tourist set piece. It works well as a base for day trips to the lakes and to Neuschwanstein.
How long to stay
May to early October; late September for Oktoberfest.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Munich yet
Is Munich right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Munich is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Family
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Englischer Garten
Free entry · VerifiedMunich
One of the largest urban parks in Europe, with beer gardens, open meadows and a standing river wave surfed year-round.
Marienplatz
Entrance €7 · VerifiedMunich
Munich's central square, framed by the New Town Hall whose glockenspiel figures perform daily above the crowd.
Nymphenburg Palace
Entrance €10 · VerifiedMunich
The Baroque summer palace of the Bavarian rulers, with a long canal frontage and a park of pavilions west of the centre.
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Popular activities
Beer garden evening
Bavarian food and locally brewed beer under the chestnut trees.
Viktualienmarkt tasting walk
Market walk through cheese, sausage and spice stalls in the old town.