Munich
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Museums
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One of the worlds largest science and technology museums
3 tips
- Plan at least half a day
- Check which halls are open
- Combined with the nearby Isar river walk
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- 2
Masterpieces of European old masters
- Tip: Allow a few hours
2 tips
- Sunday admission is very cheap
- Part of the Kunstareal
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- 3
Modern art, design and architecture under one roof
3 tips
- Sunday discount
- Great architecture itself
- Four museums in one
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- 4
Museum of the brand history in a bowl-shaped building
- Must know: Closed Mondays
- Tip: Allow a few hours
1 tip
- Often combined with BMW Welt
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- 5
Home of the Blue Rider art movement
3 tips
- See the Kandinsky collection
- Villa garden is lovely
- Near Konigsplatz
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- 6
Greek and Roman sculpture on Konigsplatz
3 tips
- Combine with the Antikensammlungen
- Small and quick
- Check discounts on Sundays
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- 7
Former royal palace with treasury and courtyards
3 tips
- Buy the combination ticket
- The Treasury is a highlight
- Audio guide recommended
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Modern art in a colourful ceramic-clad building
3 tips
- Warhol and Twombly highlights
- Sunday discount
- Architecture worth seeing
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Before you go: Munich tips
Transportation
- Use MVV day tickets: Munich's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses are run by MVV; day tickets or the Deutschlandticket make unlimited travel easy.
- Take the S-Bahn to the airport: The S1 and S8 lines link Munich Airport with the city centre; buy a ticket that covers the airport zone.
- Validate paper tickets: Some paper tickets must be stamped in blue machines before travel; inspectors fine passengers without valid tickets.
Security
- Watch your bag at Oktoberfest: Pickpockets work the crowds at Oktoberfest and busy stations; keep valuables close and pace yourself with the strong beer.
- Mind the bike lanes: Cyclists ride fast on marked lanes, often on pavements; stay out of them and look before stepping off the kerb.
- Respect the Eisbach: The Eisbach wave in the Englischer Garten is for experienced surfers only; the current is powerful, so do not swim there.
Saving
- Bring food to beer gardens: Traditional beer gardens let you bring your own food as long as you buy drinks there, a great way to save.
- Visit museums on Sunday: Many state museums like the Pinakotheken offer reduced entry on Sundays; check before you go.
- Return bottles for Pfand: Many bottles and cans carry a deposit, called Pfand; return them at supermarket machines to get money back.
Weather/Clothing
- Dress warmly in winter: Winters are cold with snow and frost; bring a warm coat, hat, gloves and waterproof boots, especially for Christmas markets.
- Pack for summer storms: Summers are warm and pleasant, but afternoon thunderstorms are common; carry a light rain jacket.
- Layer for Oktoberfest: Late September and early October can be warm by day and chilly at night; layers work well, and many locals wear Tracht.
Cultural
- Say Grüß Gott: The typical Bavarian greeting is Grüß Gott; use it in shops and restaurants, and expect a polite, more formal manner.
- Eat Weißwurst before noon: Bavarian white sausage is traditionally eaten before midday with sweet mustard, a pretzel and wheat beer.
- Respect quiet Sundays: Most shops close on Sundays and Bavarians value peace; avoid loud activities like DIY or noisy gatherings that day.
Local Hacks
- Carry some cash: Cards are widely accepted, but some beer gardens, bakeries and small shops still prefer cash.
- Use the Bayern-Ticket: For day trips to Neuschwanstein, Salzburg or the Alps, the regional Bayern-Ticket covers trains for groups at good value.
- Graze at Viktualienmarkt: Munich's central market has stalls selling cheese, sausages, fresh juices and snacks for an easy, tasty lunch.
1-day itineraries in Munich
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 3
Hofbrauhaus and around
🕘 9:30–16:45📍 5 stops
- 1Hofbrauhaus
- 2Viktualienmarkt
- 3Marienplatz
- 4Frauenkirche
- 5Munich Residenz
Day 2 of 3
Olympiapark and around
🕘 9:30–13:15📍 3 stops
- 1Olympiapark
- 2BMW Welt
- 3BMW Museum
Day 3 of 3
Karlsplatz Stachus and around
🕘 9:30–16:15📍 4 stops
- 1Karlsplatz Stachus
- 2Glyptothek
- 3Lenbachhaus
- 4Museum Brandhorst