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3 days in Munich
Day 1
- MorningWatch the Glockenspiel on Marienplatz at 11 am, then climb St. Peter's tower for the view.
- AfternoonWalk through the English Garden, watch the river surfers on the Eisbach, and sit in the Chinese Tower beer garden.
- EveningHave dinner in a beer hall like the Augustiner, or the Viktualienmarkt beer garden.
Day 2
Visit Nymphenburg Palace, or the Dachau concentration camp memorial.
Day 3
Visit the Deutsches Museum or the Pinakothek art galleries, browse the Viktualienmarkt, and end with dinner in the Glockenbach district.
What to eat
Weisswurst with sweet mustard, a pretzel and a litre of beer.
Local tips
Make the most of Munich
Beat the crowds
The old town is busy on Saturdays. Oktoberfest makes the city very busy and expensive.
Best photo spot
The view over the old town from the tower of St. Peter's Church, and the surfers on the Eisbach wave in the English Garden.
Getting there
Trains run from the airport. Public transport is excellent.
Don't miss nearby
Neuschwanstein, Salzburg and the Bavarian lakes are easy day trips.
Good to know
Book accommodation very early if you visit during Oktoberfest. The Viktualienmarkt is a lovely market in the centre.
Secret spots
3 secret spots near Munich
Our most hidden places around Munich: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of Munich to take with you.
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Getting to Munich
Getting there
- Munich Airport (MUC)30 km away
- Innsbruck Airport (INN)100 km away
- Innsbruck95 km away
- Regensburg105 km away
The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.
Weather this week
Best time to visit: All year
At a glance
Questions
Munich: good to know
Is Munich worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Beer gardens, Baroque churches and the Alps on the horizon.
How many days do you need in Munich?
Plan 2 nights. Our free 3-day plan above shows how to spend your time.
When is the best time to visit Munich?
You can visit all year. The old town is busy on Saturdays. Oktoberfest makes the city very busy and expensive.
How do you get to Munich?
The nearest airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 30 km away. Trains run from the airport. Public transport is excellent.
What is there to see near Munich?
Nearby hidden places include Eibsee (87 km), Neuschwanstein (Füssen) (89 km) and Innsbruck (97 km).