BEST THINGS TO DO IN MUNICH FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!
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Marienplatz
Landmark · Altstadt
The square gets especially busy during the daily Glockenspiel performances.
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) Glockenspiel
Landmark · Altstadt
The tower is an easier, less busy viewpoint than St. Peter's.
Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention
St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)
Temple · Altstadt · brief mention
The climb up the tower is described as leg-melting.
Ludwig Beck
Shopping · Altstadt · brief mention
The fourth-floor café is a free alternative to paid viewpoints.
Café Glockenspiel
Cafe · Altstadt · brief mention
Viktualienmarkt
Market · Altstadt
Its blue-and-white maypole is carved from Marienplatz's Christmas tree; outside food is allowed in the beer garden.
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.
Munich Residenz
Palace · Altstadt
Even without touring inside, the facades and courtyards are worth a walk-through.
Hofgarten
Park · Altstadt
Bavarian State Chancellery (Bayerische Staatskanzlei)
Historic site · Altstadt
Most visitors miss the moving memorial hidden in the courtyard.
Odeonsplatz
Landmark · Maxvorstadt
Feldherrnhalle
Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention
Theatine Church (Theatinerkirche)
Temple · Altstadt · brief mention
Viscardigasse
Historic site · Altstadt
Hofbräuhaus
Bar · Altstadt
Many visitors miss the gorgeous Festsaal upstairs; a good taste of Oktoberfest vibes.
Spatenhaus an der Oper
Restaurant · Altstadt · brief mention
Max-Joseph-Platz
Landmark · Altstadt
Buildings opposite the theatre have outdoor seating spilling into the street in summer.
National Theatre Munich (Nationaltheater)
Landmark · Altstadt · brief mention
Maximilianstraße
Shopping · Altstadt
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
Museum · Altstadt · brief mention
St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)
Temple · Altstadt · brief mention
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Landmark · Altstadt
Karlstor
Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention
Palace of Justice (Justizpalast)
Historic site · Maxvorstadt
Isartor
Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention
Sendlinger Tor
Historic site · Altstadt · brief mention
Asamkirche
Temple · Altstadt
Munich City Museum (Münchner Stadtmuseum)
Museum · Altstadt · brief mention
Jewish Museum Munich
Museum · Altstadt · brief mention
Michael Jackson Memorial (Orlando di Lasso Monument)
Landmark · Altstadt
Fans have maintained it meticulously since Jackson's death in 2009.
Eisbachwelle
Activity · Lehel
A lesser-known beginners' wave further down in the garden offers more realistic surfing.
Haus der Kunst
Museum · Lehel
Bavarian National Museum
Museum · Lehel
Monopteros
Landmark · Schwabing · brief mention
Japanese Teahouse (Japanisches Teehaus)
Landmark · Schwabing · brief mention
Chinese Tower Beer Garden (Chinesischer Turm)
Bar · Schwabing
Live music plays from the tower in warmer months.
White Rose Memorial (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz)
Historic site · Maxvorstadt
A little-known permanent White Rose exhibition sits inside the LMU main building.
Kunstareal
Neighborhood · Maxvorstadt
Visit on a Sunday, when many Munich museums charge €1 admission.
Königsplatz
Landmark · Maxvorstadt
Glyptothek
Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention
State Collection of Antiquities (Staatliche Antikensammlungen)
Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention
NS Documentation Center (NS-Dokumentationszentrum)
Museum · Maxvorstadt
A must-visit for anyone interested in Munich's Third Reich history.
Alte Pinakothek
Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention
Neue Pinakothek
Museum · Maxvorstadt · brief mention
Futuro House
Landmark · Maxvorstadt · brief mention
St. Boniface's Abbey (Abtei St. Bonifaz)
Temple · Maxvorstadt
Der Verrückte Eismacher
Cafe · Maxvorstadt
Flavours include Augustiner beer and sauerkraut; the original shop is behind the LMU main building.
Deutsches Museum
Museum · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
Takes a lot of time; only worth prioritising if you're really into science.
Glockenbachviertel
Neighborhood · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
An ideal place to grab lunch or coffee.
Bavaria Statue
Landmark · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt · brief mention
Umschreibung (Staircase to Nowhere)
Landmark · Schwanthalerhöhe
A short walk from the Bavaria statue.
Isar River
Park · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
Special grill zones along the river are perfect for summer barbecues.
Olympiapark
Park · Milbertshofen-Am Hart
Some of the best things here, like the Olympiaberg view, are free.
Olympiasee
Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
Sea Life Munich
Activity · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
Olympiastadion
Activity · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
Visitors can climb the roof or even zipline.
BMW Headquarters (BMW Vierzylinder)
Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
Admiring it is free.
Olympiaberg
Hike · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
BMW Welt
Museum · Milbertshofen-Am Hart
The top-floor restaurant is one of Munich's most expensive fine-dining experiences.
BMW Museum
Museum · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention
Olympic Village (Olympiadorf)
Neighborhood · Milbertshofen-Am Hart
It's a residential area, so be respectful when visiting.
Nymphenburg Palace
Palace · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
A pricey but romantic Venetian gondola ride is available.
Munich Botanical Garden
Park · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg · brief mention
Allianz Arena
Landmark · Fröttmaning
A match is the best experience, but stadium tours can also be booked.
Haidhausen
Neighborhood · Haidhausen
Wiener Platz
Landmark · Haidhausen · brief mention
Museum Lichtspiele
Activity · Haidhausen
Werksviertel-Mitte
Neighborhood · Berg am Laim
Umadum
Activity · Berg am Laim
The surrounding area isn't very scenic, but it's a good unusual activity.
Untergiesing
Neighborhood · Untergiesing-Harlaching
Gans Woanders
Bar · Untergiesing-Harlaching · brief mention
Klein-Venedig (Little Venice)
Landmark · Untergiesing-Harlaching · brief mention
Modest in reality: just a little stream, but a nice one.
Bahnwärter Thiel
Bar · Sendling
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