Things to Do in Munich
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Munich, Germany — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Marienplatz + Glockenspiel
Munich's central square + the 11am Glockenspiel chimes (also 12pm, 5pm summer). Ascend Neues Rathaus tower for the best Old Town view (€6).
Englischer Garten + Eisbach surfers
World's largest urban park. Watch the river surfers at the Eisbach wave (free, year-round). Drink at the Chinesischer Turm beer garden — 7,000 seats.
Viktualienmarkt + Hofbräuhaus
Outdoor food market (Mon-Sat) + Munich's most famous beer hall 200m away. Order Weisswurst before noon — local tradition.
BMW Welt + Olympic Park
Free BMW showroom + BMW Museum (€10). Adjacent to Olympic Park from the 1972 Games. Closer to MUC than the centre — good for 6-8h layovers.
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Things to do in Munich
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Weisswurst + Brezn + Weissbier at Hofbräuhaus (Platzl 9) — Bavaria's most iconic beer hall, traditional but tourist-heavy. For locals: Augustiner-Bräustuben, the brewery's own tap.
Local tip
MUC is 35km from city centre — among the furthest German airports. The S-Bahn takes 45 min so allow 2.5+ hour buffer before connecting flights. The Lufthansa Express Bus is the same price + arrival time as S-Bahn but with luggage space.
Where to stay
Hotels across Munich — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.