BEST THINGS TO DO IN MUNICH FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!

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  1. Marienplatz

    Landmark · Altstadt

    The square gets especially busy during the daily Glockenspiel performances.

  2. New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) Glockenspiel

    Landmark · Altstadt

    The tower is an easier, less busy viewpoint than St. Peter's.

  3. Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)

    Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention

  4. St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)

    Temple · Altstadt · brief mention

    The climb up the tower is described as leg-melting.

  5. Ludwig Beck

    Shopping · Altstadt · brief mention

    The fourth-floor café is a free alternative to paid viewpoints.

  6. Café Glockenspiel

    Cafe · Altstadt · brief mention

  7. Viktualienmarkt

    Market · Altstadt

    Its blue-and-white maypole is carved from Marienplatz's Christmas tree; outside food is allowed in the beer garden.

  8. Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral)

    Temple · Altstadt

    After a decade of restoration the south tower is open again, offering some of the best views in the city.

  9. Munich Residenz

    Palace · Altstadt

    Even without touring inside, the facades and courtyards are worth a walk-through.

  10. Hofgarten

    Park · Altstadt

  11. Bavarian State Chancellery (Bayerische Staatskanzlei)

    Historic site · Altstadt

    Most visitors miss the moving memorial hidden in the courtyard.

  12. Odeonsplatz

    Landmark · Maxvorstadt

  13. Feldherrnhalle

    Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention

  14. Theatine Church (Theatinerkirche)

    Temple · Altstadt · brief mention

  15. Viscardigasse

    Historic site · Altstadt

  16. Hofbräuhaus

    Bar · Altstadt

    Many visitors miss the gorgeous Festsaal upstairs; a good taste of Oktoberfest vibes.

  17. Spatenhaus an der Oper

    Restaurant · Altstadt · brief mention

  18. Max-Joseph-Platz

    Landmark · Altstadt

    Buildings opposite the theatre have outdoor seating spilling into the street in summer.

  19. National Theatre Munich (Nationaltheater)

    Landmark · Altstadt · brief mention

  20. Maximilianstraße

    Shopping · Altstadt

  21. Maximilianeum

    Historic site · Haidhausen · brief mention

    It also hosts a swanky Sunday brunch.

  22. Kaufingerstraße & Neuhauser Straße

    Shopping · Altstadt

    The shopping isn't terribly unique.

  23. German Hunting and Fishing Museum

    Museum · Altstadt · brief mention

  24. St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)

    Temple · Altstadt · brief mention

  25. Karlsplatz (Stachus)

    Landmark · Altstadt

  26. Karlstor

    Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention

  27. Palace of Justice (Justizpalast)

    Historic site · Maxvorstadt

  28. Isartor

    Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention

  29. Sendlinger Tor

    Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention

  30. Asamkirche

    Temple · Altstadt

  31. Munich City Museum (Münchner Stadtmuseum)

    Museum · Altstadt · brief mention

  32. Jewish Museum Munich

    Museum · Altstadt · brief mention

  33. Michael Jackson Memorial (Orlando di Lasso Monument)

    Landmark · Altstadt

    Fans have maintained it meticulously since Jackson's death in 2009.

  34. Eisbachwelle

    Activity · Lehel

    A lesser-known beginners' wave further down in the garden offers more realistic surfing.

  35. Haus der Kunst

    Museum · Lehel

  36. Bavarian National Museum

    Museum · Lehel

  37. English Garden

    Park · Schwabing

    Most popular hangout spot in the city when the sun comes out.

  38. Monopteros

    Landmark · Schwabing · brief mention

  39. Japanese Teahouse (Japanisches Teehaus)

    Landmark · Schwabing · brief mention

  40. Chinese Tower Beer Garden (Chinesischer Turm)

    Bar · Schwabing

    Live music plays from the tower in warmer months.

  41. Seehaus Beer Garden

    Bar · Schwabing

    Highly recommended for sunset.

  42. Siegestor

    Landmark · Maxvorstadt

    Mainly a photo opportunity.

  43. White Rose Memorial (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz)

    Historic site · Maxvorstadt

    A little-known permanent White Rose exhibition sits inside the LMU main building.

  44. Kunstareal

    Neighborhood · Maxvorstadt

    Visit on a Sunday, when many Munich museums charge €1 admission.

  45. Königsplatz

    Landmark · Maxvorstadt

  46. Glyptothek

    Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention

  47. State Collection of Antiquities (Staatliche Antikensammlungen)

    Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention

  48. Lenbachhaus

    Museum · Maxvorstadt

    The museum needs a ticket but the garden is free to enter.

  49. NS Documentation Center (NS-Dokumentationszentrum)

    Museum · Maxvorstadt

    A must-visit for anyone interested in Munich's Third Reich history.

  50. Alte Pinakothek

    Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention

  51. Neue Pinakothek

    Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention

  52. Pinakothek der Moderne

    Museum · Maxvorstadt

    The favourite of the three Pinakotheks.

  53. Futuro House

    Landmark · Maxvorstadt · brief mention

  54. St. Boniface's Abbey (Abtei St. Bonifaz)

    Temple · Maxvorstadt

  55. Der Verrückte Eismacher

    Cafe · Maxvorstadt

    Flavours include Augustiner beer and sauerkraut; the original shop is behind the LMU main building.

  56. Deutsches Museum

    Museum · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

    Takes a lot of time; only worth prioritising if you're really into science.

  57. Glockenbachviertel

    Neighborhood · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

    An ideal place to grab lunch or coffee.

  58. Theresienwiese

    Landmark · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

    Very empty when no festival is on.

  59. Bavaria Statue

    Landmark · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt · brief mention

  60. Umschreibung (Staircase to Nowhere)

    Landmark · Schwanthalerhöhe

    A short walk from the Bavaria statue.

  61. Isar River

    Park · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

    Special grill zones along the river are perfect for summer barbecues.

  62. Olympiapark

    Park · Milbertshofen-Am Hart

    Some of the best things here, like the Olympiaberg view, are free.

  63. Olympiasee

    Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

  64. Olympiaturm

    Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

    Has a rock and roll museum at the top.

  65. Sea Life Munich

    Activity · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

  66. Olympiastadion

    Activity · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

    Visitors can climb the roof or even zipline.

  67. BMW Headquarters (BMW Vierzylinder)

    Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

    Admiring it is free.

  68. Olympiaberg

    Hike · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

  69. BMW Welt

    Museum · Milbertshofen-Am Hart

    The top-floor restaurant is one of Munich's most expensive fine-dining experiences.

  70. BMW Museum

    Museum · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

  71. Olympic Village (Olympiadorf)

    Neighborhood · Milbertshofen-Am Hart

    It's a residential area, so be respectful when visiting.

  72. Nymphenburg Palace

    Palace · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

    A pricey but romantic Venetian gondola ride is available.

  73. Munich Botanical Garden

    Park · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg · brief mention

  74. Hirschgarten

    Bar · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

    It's very easy to lose an entire afternoon here.

  75. Allianz Arena

    Landmark · Fröttmaning

    A match is the best experience, but stadium tours can also be booked.

  76. Schwabing

    Neighborhood · Schwabing

    Ideal for a pretty, quiet stroll.

  77. Haidhausen

    Neighborhood · Haidhausen

  78. Wiener Platz

    Landmark · Haidhausen · brief mention

  79. Museum Lichtspiele

    Activity · Haidhausen

  80. Friedensengel (Angel of Peace)

    Landmark · Bogenhausen

    Incredible sunset view from the terrace.

  81. Werksviertel-Mitte

    Neighborhood · Berg am Laim

  82. Umadum

    Activity · Berg am Laim

    The surrounding area isn't very scenic, but it's a good unusual activity.

  83. Untergiesing

    Neighborhood · Untergiesing-Harlaching

  84. Gans Woanders

    Bar · Untergiesing-Harlaching · brief mention

  85. Klein-Venedig (Little Venice)

    Landmark · Untergiesing-Harlaching · brief mention

    Modest in reality: just a little stream, but a nice one.

  86. Bahnwärter Thiel

    Bar · Sendling

  87. MS Utting

    Bar · Sendling

    The atmosphere is always pretty cool.

  88. Westpark

    Park · Sendling-Westpark

    Don't miss the Thai temple, Japanese garden and Chinese garden.

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