Travel guide · Germany
Munich: what to see and when to go
Munich is Bavaria's capital: beer halls and gardens, grand museums and royal palaces, with the Alps rising on the southern horizon. It is prosperous and relaxed, a city of bikes and green parks, and the best base for Neuschwanstein and the Bavarian lakes.
What to see and do in Munich
Marienplatz and the old town
The Neues Rathaus with its glockenspiel, the Frauenkirche towers and the Viktualienmarkt food stalls.
English Garden
One of Europe's biggest city parks, with a beer garden at the Chinese Tower and surfers on the Eisbach.
Museums
The Alte Pinakothek, the Deutsches Museum and the Residenz, the palace of the Bavarian kings.
Beer halls and gardens
The Hofbräuhaus for the classic, or a quieter Biergarten with your own picnic.
Neuschwanstein and the Alps
Day trips to the fairy-tale castle, to Lake Tegernsee or up the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
Best time to go
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 hr, 45 min | ≈ €110 · See flights |
| New York | 9 hr | ≈ €500 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr, 30 min | ≈ €380 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr, 30 min | ≈ €800 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €430 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Germany
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- city · culture · nightlife · food
- How long to stay
- 3–4 days
- Where to stay
- The old town or Maxvorstadt for sights and museums; Glockenbachviertel for restaurants and nightlife; near the Hauptbahnhof for trains.Find a place to stay in Munich
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Munich and when should you go?
Average highs range from 5° in January to 24° in June.
How many days do you need in Munich?
3 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Munich cost?
Accommodation runs at around €110 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €430 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 1 hr, 45 min.
Where should you stay in Munich?
The old town or Maxvorstadt for sights and museums; Glockenbachviertel for restaurants and nightlife; near the Hauptbahnhof for trains.
